Runs constantly but no water entering catch tray. What can I do? Is this worth repairing? Unit is over a year old.
dehumidifier runs well, however will not drain any water
Posted on Sep 09, 2008
I'm having a problem with our Dehumidifier in the basement. It's the typical portable basement unit. The unit kicks on and off every 10 seconds. It sounds like the condensor is kicking out, but I'm not sure if it's the capacitor or the condensor. Can you help?
CHANCES ARE THE DUAL CAPACITOR HAS BLOWN APART...YOU WILL KNOW THIS IF THE SIDE WALL IS RUPTURED. THE CAPACITOR IS LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE COMPRESSOR MOUNTED WITH 1/4 HEX SCREW..PART NUMBER WILL BE 50150115N001..AROUND $17-21.00.
Posted on Jun 27, 2008
I have a maytag dehumidifer in my basement, hooked up to a hose leading to a drain. The problem is, the dehumid. doesn't recognize the hose connection. It continues to dump water into the reservoir, and I have to empty it constantly. I cannot find the manual and found this site online. Hope you guys can help!
http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/dehumidifiers/helpcenter/ownersmanuals/fedders/
This will get you your manuel
Posted on Mar 12, 2009
I have a Hampton Bay HB50 dehumidifier, when I plug it in and turn on the unit it trips the breaker. I checked the leads on the Compressor with an ohm meter they measure about 5.6 ohms. If I disconnect the compressor the fan runs fine. Could this be the capacitor or do you think it is the compressor? Is there any way to isolate it? If it is the compressor I would assume these are throw away units is that true? Thank You
be very careful - with the unit unplugged - try shorting the capacitor with an insulated screwdriver. if you get a healthy spark - the cap is probably ok. if you don't replace the cap. the cap is used in the motor's start winding.
Posted on Aug 21, 2007
I want to get a manual. where can I get one? It's a Maytag M7DH45B2A Dehumidifier.
I could email you the 6 page users guide that came with mine. [email protected]
Posted on Mar 10, 2009
Compressor is very hot to the touch; humidity is 75%; machine set for 60; runs continuously...and bucket is bone dry.
It sounds as if the unit has lost it's refrigerant charge. Take to small appliance repair for confirmation, but it probably leaked out.
Posted on Jun 29, 2009
My Whirlpool Gold Dehumidifier continues to drain into the bucket verses the garden hose I attached to it yesterday. I'm guessing the garden hose fitting is somehow plugged? I have to empty it every day and prefer to let it run non-stop and drain into my floordrain via the garden hose. Any ideas? The owners manual gives no clues. Thanks!
I had a sililiar problem. I think I tightened tthe hose after putting a new rubber gasket on hose fitting, Also checked angle of hose.
Posted on Sep 30, 2009
Maytag Dehumidifier (M7DH45B2A) will not run. Indicator light says "full" but collection pan is empty, filter is clean, and I have plugged and unplugged it. Help!
Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people with just that dehumidifier
problem..
Dehumidifier Problem It shows Bucket Full
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4688381-dehumidifier_problem_shows_bucket_full
heatman101
Posted on May 04, 2010
IT RUNS HOWEVER IT ISN'T COLLECTING WATER
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 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.
Hope this helped you.
Posted on Jul 12, 2011
I want to set up a drain hose from my Maytag dehumidifier model number M7DH45B2A directly into a floor drain. I cannot find where to attach a hose to the unit. There appears to be a knock out circle on the back of the unit but I am afraid to open it if it is not the correct spot. Do you know where to attach the hose?
Hello,
Yes, there is a knock out hole at the back of your unit. Refer to page 3 of this manual for the exact position:
http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/content/pdfs/114658.pdf
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Thanks!
Posted on Sep 17, 2011
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