Dehumidifier articles
These dehumidifier articles from Sears PartsDirect help you get the best possible results from your machine. From the answers to common questions to cleaning and maintenance tips, we can help. Check out our DIY dehumidifier repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers
Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…
Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…
Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…
Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…
Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…
Here are some tips to stop a dehumidifier from leaking water.…
Why your dehumidifier doesn't collect water and how to resolve the problem.…
Discover how a dehumidifier works.…
Get help deciding what size of dehumidifier to buy.…
How to clean a dehumidifier for more efficient operation.…
Find answers to questions people often ask about their dehumidifiers.…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers
Choose a symptom to see related dehumidifier repairs.
Main causes: dehumidifier too small for the space, bad humidity sensor, faulty evaporator thermistor, low refrigerant, b…
Main causes: clogged drain hose, drain hose not properly connected…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, electronic control board failure, user interface control failure…
Main causes: room temperature below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, control system failure…
Main causes: weak or dead batteries, out of range, radio frequency interference…
Main causes: dirty air filter, clogged grill, dehumidifier placed too close to the wall, dehumidifier too small for the …
Main causes: collection bucket not installed, collection bucket full of water…
Main causes: loose fan motor mounting screws, loose compressor mounting bracket screws, bad fan, faulty compressor…
Main causes: collection bucket not installed correctly, cracked collection bucket, loose drain hose connection…
Most common repair guides to help fix your dehumidifiers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dehumidifier.
How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly
If the humidifier sensor doesn’t properly detect humidity or evaporator temperature, install a new sensor assembly, foll…
How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board
If the dehumidifier doesn’t respond when you try to set it, follow these steps to replace it.…
How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board
If the dehumidifier won’t power up because the control board has failed, use the steps in this repair guide to replace t…