Hi,   
      
       Less than two years ago,  I bought a Whirlpool dehumidifier model   
   AD50DSS2.  This is a 50 pint, manual control unit.  I wanted a manual   
   control type because I built my own controller which wouldn't work with   
   electronic control dehumidifiers.   Note:  It is hard to find a manual control   
   type of dehumidifier,  which was common years ago.   
      
       I became very disappointed with it because of the vibration noise.  The   
   noise isn't there all the time.   I called Whirlpool about the vibration   
   noise, and they sent a service man.  He opened up the unit and checked for   
   loose components.   He put some kind of compound down where the compressor   
   is located.  It seemed to fix the problem at first, but after he left,  the   
   noise was back.  I will spare you the details regarding the number of times I   
   worked on this "infernal machine".   Note:  I am a consumer products   
   service technician (repair TVs, etc.).  It seems as though the "housing"   
   (cabinet) resonates with the compressor vibration, thus "amplifying" the   
   vibration noise.  If I squeeze on the sides of the cabinet, the noise goes   
   down.  The degree of vibration noise seems to be dependent on the room   
   temperature and humidity.   
      
        I can't tell you how many times I felt like getting the sledge hammer   
   and using it to fix the noise permanently,  but where would I find a   
   manual control, 50 pint dehumidifier?   
      
        Before this Whirlpool,  I had a quiet Goldstar dehumidifier (manual   
   control) for many years.  Eventually the compressor went bad.  I was told it   
   would be too expensive to get it repaired.   Unfortunately,  I put it out for   
   trash, and I bought this Whirlpool.   
      
        The reason I posted this is to warn you if you are thinking about buying   
   a dehumidifier,  go with another brand.   
      
                             John   
      
   PS,  Email address is not valid.   
      
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