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LG DH30 GoldStar Dehumidifier - Page 2 Questions & Answers
I have a gold star
Because of the risk of fire from what you have described, you need to contact LG Customer Support
at (800) 243-0000. Also, if your unit is still under warranty, the parts and repairs will be covered.
Have a Goldstar Dehumidifier GHD30.
doesn't sound good sounds , the compressor is bad .. you might want to check if it has a gfic. i could be bad, i would cut it out and try it without before i replaced a gfic
THE UNIT WILL CUT START..
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%. If you have a manually
controlled unit, sit the 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.
To further help you, I have included a link to the Owner's Service Manual, which may shed more light on the problem. http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/content/pdfs/122145-8.pdf
I hope all of the this helps you. Please let me know.
Dehumidifier won't shut off
Well your dehumidifer runs constantly. My guess seeing how you bought a 30 pint per 24 hrs. Your house better be 400sqft. It is under sized and humidity need to be 30/50 percent to stop mold growth. It cant keep up its two small 50 pint are for 1000sqft 65 pint is 1300sqft. Upgrade now!!!!!
Someone told me there were lots of fire issues
These little units like the one shown are made by the same firm and sold under many brand names.
A common fault for broken dehumidifiers is a blown TCO in the fan motor. A TCO (Thermal Cut-Off) is like a fuse, but opens when it gets too hot. These are non-resettable and are there to prevent burning out the fan motor coil.
I've only come across a couple of slightly charred motors.
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to not work or collect water.
