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Dehumidifier: Why doesn't my dehumidifier remove moisture?
After you first plug in the dehumidifier, give it 3 to 4 days to reach and maintain the humidity level you set. To allow adequate air flow, place the dehumidifier at least 6 inches from walls. So the dehumidifier can work efficiently, clean the air filter and grille if it's dirty. If the dehumidifier's capacity is too small for the space, it can't remove humidity adequately; consider adding another dehumidifier to the area.
THESE REPAIRS MAY HELP SOLVE YOUR DEHUMIDIFIER PROBLEM
Replace the dehumidifier evaporator thermistor
The evaporator thermistor is a temperature sensor on the evaporator coils. It communicates the temperature of the evaporator coil to the electronic control board; if the temperature is too low, the electronic control board detects excessive frost and begins the defrost cycle. If the thermistor isn't working properly, the electronic control won't defrost the coils. Replace the evaporator thermistor if it doesn't detect the evaporator temperature.
Dehumidifier evaporator thermistor
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How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly
If your dehumidifier's bucket isn't filling with water, the sensor assembly might be the problem. This DIY repair guide has clear, step-by-step instructions that explain how to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly.
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
Replace the dehumidifier compressor
The compressor is a pump that compresses the refrigerant that runs through the sealed system in the dehumidifier. If the compressor doesn't run when activated, have a refrigerator service technician replace it; by law, an EPA-licensed technician must complete this repair because it involves refrigerant.
Dehumidifier compressor
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Replace the dehumidifier fan motor
The fan motor rotates the fan blade that pulls air in through the front of the evaporator and pushes air out through the back of the condenser coil. The moisture in the air pulled in through the evaporator condenses on the evaporator coil. The air pushed out through the condenser causes the refrigerant to condense to a liquid. Replace the fan motor if it doesn't run when activated.
Dehumidifier fan motor
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Replace the dehumidifier condenser coil
The condenser is a heat exchanger that cools and condenses the hot, high-pressure refrigerant gas to a liquid state. The refrigerant then flows through the evaporator coil. If the compressor is running but the condenser cool and the evaporator is warm, the condenser or evaporator may have developed a refrigerant leak; by law, an EPA-licensed technician must to this repair because it involves refrigerant.
Dehumidifier condenser coil
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers
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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…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
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.…
Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less
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…
Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers
Use the advice and tips in these articles to get the most out of your dehumidifier.
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