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Just a quick update... I've managed to find a solid-state relay at a local shop for just £6.99 to replace the one I removed earlier. I've since fitted this new relay, and powered-up the dehumidifier. I'm pleased to say that the clicking noise has completely disappeared. However, I've...

I've tried measuring the resistance between either end of the coil on the solenoid (shown in photo in above post), and set my multimeter to '200 ohms'. I get a result of ~007 This seems to be a low reading. Could it be pointing toward a fault with the solenoid, and causing the 'clicking'...

Hi again, I've done as advised in the 2nd post, and hope the following evidence can help somebody on my way to finding my problem! As I've mentioned before, I am a novice when it comes to electronics, so please excuse any schoolboy errors! Firstly then, I removed the plastic cover to...

Hi Leccy, Thanks awfully for your reply, and your advice. I will go ahead and try some of your tips, and will most-likely learn something new in the process about electrics (if I live to remember any of it! lol). As it was a 'freebie', I feel I have nothing to lose, and will let you...

Hi All, I've been handed-down an old dehumidifier (about 5 years old or so), and that I can use it if I can fix it! I have never had a dehumidifier before, but I have researched how the things work in principle. Here's the problem: When I turn the unit on, I am greeted with a...

Hi (again!), I kinda like knowing the problem is condensation, rather than a leaky lid! Since last night, I have left the small space (where I stuck the camera up through) uncovered and have had the window open wider all day. I can feel it is much 'fresher' in there already and have...

You've helped immensly, and I appreciate your time and advice. I mentioned I took some 'blind' photos through the gap above the window... Here's the results (working from the worst corner, around to the opposite internal walls): Renewing the ceiling sounds expensive...

I've managed to pull away a piece of wood which was above the window, gaining access for my camera to take some shots of what I'm to face in the coming days! While the internal walls looked to be ok (just need a wiping down), the external walls (particularly where the 2 external walls meet in...

Thanks for your detailed reply and for taking the time to do so :) I'm dreading what I'll find above the wooden ceiling! It is indeed the corner of the loft area above the bathroom - I had a quick look from the outside and couldn't see anything obviously wrong with the roof. The problem's...

Hi All, I am new to the forum, and thought it would be the best place to pose a few queries with regards my degenerating bathroom! For a little while now, I have noticed black specks of mould appear around the top corners of my bathroom. The one I am mostly concerned about is the corner...

Still no luck..!! Found that the claw of my claw-hammer fits nicely into the stuck outer race, and I'm able to use it as a lever, but the thing's stuck solid!! Have now coated it in lubrication gease and will have another go when i get my strength back! Any tips on extracting outer...

Gave it a several whacks and managed to force out the outer bearings, the rubber 'plug' and half of the inner bearings! The inner race and the balls came out, leaving the outer race still wedged in the hole!! Have coated the offending item with green oil and WD40, and will leave overnight...

Cheers rocks1! Will give it a go after dinner. Thanks again. :)

I've had another look at the bearings, and have observed that... The outer bearings are pretty much 'sealed in', whereas, The inner bearings are held in with a thick rubber seal, but have also got a sort-of metal ring around the opening. I'm thinking it may be a matter of whacking the...

Hi All, After my washing machine (Indesit W103) started making loads of kncking noises whilst spinning, I figured the bearings may have worn out. I've removed the components and taken out the big white/cream plastic back from the drum, which houses the 2 sets of bearings. I found that 1...