[Shop-talk] Adding timer to appliances/dehumidifier

[Brian Kemp]

My dehumidifiers had a humidity control knob.  I would expect you could 
just adjust that knob to the point where the only came on a few times a 
day.  You might have to change it seasonally, but this adjustment means 
you don't have to open the case.

Brian

On 9/8/2016 7:09 AM, PJ McGarvey wrote:
>
> Curious if there is a way to add a timer on an appliance like a 
> dehumidifier. I really don't need the dehumidifier to run all day long 
> like it currently does, and trying to save a few bucks and have it run 
> overnight or a few times a day.
>
>
> The dehumidifier doesn't have this feature, and has a power on/off 
> button that must be pressed to turn it back on if power is cut or it's 
> turned off. So I can't just put it on a regular timer like a light 
> switch. I could setup the timer to cut power, but when it calls for 
> power again, it would not turn on.
>
>
> Perhaps opening it up and bypassing the power switch would work, 
> though I'm wondering if dehumidifiers need a "soft start" type of 
> power switch in order to prevent any damage if powered on suddenly. 
> It's also under an extended warranty so I'm hesitant to "mod" it and 
> void the warranty.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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