Kenmore 54351 Dehumidifier - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Runs for a couple of minutes and then stops
Try cleaning out the air filter using cold water. I did not even know the unit had one until I had the same problem. Pull out the bucket. The filter is located where the front top edge of the bucket would be located if it were in the instrument. Remove it by pulling straight down. It may be taped to the instrument for shipping purposes. According to the manual, this should be done every month. I have had the machine since Katrina and this is the first time I have had a problem. Hope this helps.
6/22/2013 6:36:34 PM •
Kenmore 54351...
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on Jun 22, 2013
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The unit runs but no
There are 5 basic, yet solvable reasons for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1& 2..
1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If you have a analog unit
(No LED Screen) set the humidity extraction knob on Maximum.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the
Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed,
allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate
the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to
clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures
(Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to
where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level
in basement applications . Raising the unit up off the floor,
onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight
of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this
problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
I hope this info will help you to troubleshoot & solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
Hose doesn`t fit right.
The hose is probably not the problem, unless it's clogged or exceeds 48" in length.
More than likely the tubing inside the hose connection is clogged. When this happens, water is diverted to the bucket. to solve this problem, do the following:
Using an appropriately sized, 18" long, plastic
Zip Tie, carefully insert the tip of Zip Tie into the hose connection & tubing.
Continue to push it in until you reach a bend in the tubing. You will
need to gingerly work the Zip Tie past this bend, until it either
bottoms out or you run out of usable Zip Tie. Then slowly pull the Zip
Tie back out while rotating (twisting) it. This will breakup any clogs.
As you reach the inserted end of the Zip Tie, be prepared, as some water
may follow. Reconnect the hose, plug the unit in and turn the Master
ON/OFF Switch to ON. Set the humidity extraction level to 35% or
Maximum if you have a manually controlled unit. Allow the unit to run,
while you monitor it for any the hose end for water flow. It may take 10 to minutes for it to start flowing, so be patient.
NOTE: If you don't have a Zip Tie, you may use something similar ( i.e.a long pipe cleaner), but NO wire coat hangers.
Hope this helped you to solve the problem & thanks for choosing FixYa.
My 35 pint (42 54351) dehumidifier is only ~2
There are 5 basic, but solvable reasons for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2.
1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If you have an analog unit, set
the humidity extraction knob on Maximum.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the
Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed,
allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate
the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to
clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures
(Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to
where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level
in basement applications. Raising the unit up off the floor,
onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight
of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this
problem.
I hope this helps you to further troubleshoot and solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
9/10/2011 12:55:04 AM •
Kenmore 54351...
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on Sep 10, 2011
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I have a Kenmore Dehumidifier
does the motor feel extremely hot? how free are the bearings? Is there any squeaking when the fan turns? any resistance at all? If you have a problem with the bearings then change them that would cause the thermal overload to trip in the motor to unsure it doesn't burn out.
THE DEHUMIDIFIER STARTS, RUN FOR A FEW SECONDS AND
There are 5 basic, but solvable reasons for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2.
1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If yours is a manually
controlled unit, set the humidity extraction level knob to Maximum.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the
Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed,
allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate
the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to
clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures
(Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to
where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level
in basement applications. Raising the unit up off the floor,
onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight
of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this
problem.
I hope this helps you to troubleshoot & solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
Compressor runs and you can
The fan has to run or the moisture will freeze on the coil, try to help the fan motor turn reach in and the blade a flick in any direction and then pull your long skinny helper out and watch the fan it may just run or give you a idea whats up. They get dirty and I'm sure that it worked last time. Nothing fancy but it might help.
Dehumidifier model 54351 shuts off
Gregory, the problem may lie in where you have the humidity extraction level set. It may be set to high. Try lowering it to 32 -35%. If your unit does not have an LED Screen, turn the manual control to Maximum. Also, check the bucket to make sure it's installed properly and making contact with the bucket removal safety switch. When reinstalling the bucket, be sure that it fit's "squarely" from top to bottom into the bucket holder. Also, check the air intake filter. It may need serious cleaning.
Hope this helps you to troubleshoot and solve the problem.
The dehumidifier when it is turned on is tripping
Cathy, since i a Kenmore ( a house brand for Sears). Sears in Home Service is the place to call.
Since some parts are still under warranty, the repair may cost you nothing. But, you must have your Proof of Purchase for the warranty to be in affect. Either way, Sears is the place to call.
Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.
I have the a Kenmore dehumidifier sometimes it
Kathy, I'm not sure you have a problem with the dehumidifier. Depending on which mode you're operating it in, the fan will run in an effort to recirculate the air. If the humidity level rises above the level you have the unit set on, the compressor will then turn ON. This is particularly true, if the unit is operating in continual mode. Then there are other times the fan isn't active, but the compressor turns on when the humidity sensor feels a rise in humidity. So, for the most part, I don't think it's a problem.
Just be sure that you clean the air intake filter at least once every two weeks, during times of daily operation.
Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.
Runs for 5 seconds then
Debbie, there are 5 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2
1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the
Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed,
allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate
the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to clean
the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures
(Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to
where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder
in basement applications level. Raising the unit up off the floor,
onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight
of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this
problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
Have a Kenmore Dehumifier model
check the "full-bucket switch" located above or just behind where the water bucket sits on the unit,these small micro-switches carry all the power to the unit and go bad often,before you suspect the motor,you can bypass it to test it too but you need to disassemble the case to do so
Have had the Kenmore 54351 Dehumidifier for 2
It may simply be a case of 4 things: Any of which can cause the problem.
1. The air intake filter is dirty or clogged.
2. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32%.
3. Obstructed air flow around the unit. You must maintain a minimum of 12" clear air space around the entire unit, while in operation.
4. The ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 & 60 degrees F. This is true in basement applications and the unit will not function properly. Unless it's a Low Temperature unit. Placing it up off the floor on a sturdy table or counter top that can adequately hold the weight of the unit, plus a full bucket of water, usually solves that problem.
Worse case scenario, the compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas. But, that doesn't happen that often.
Hope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know. Thanks.
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