20 Most Recent GE AHK40LK Dehumidifier Questions & Answers

It may be gathering water, but the tubing to the drain bucket may be clogged. Turn the unit off, unplug it and remove the drain bucket. With a flashlight, look up into the interior of the cabinet and you will see a small tube or water outlet. Using a flexible Zip Tie (at least 6' long), carefully insert it into the drain tubing or hole. And carefully move it back and forth. This should remove any clogs.

Also, check the filter on the unit, as it to may need cleaning, too.

If you've had this unit for a number of years and the above trouble shooting doesn't solve the problem, it may be time to replace the unit.

Also, if you continually have "a lot of water" in your basement, you might want to install a sump pump. In the long run, it's a better solution and will pay for itself in a couple of years.

Hi,
The one that is iced up probably developed a freon leak and yes it will cosy more to fix it then to repair it...

This tip will give you some things you can check first...

Dehumidifier is Freezing up and not working
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4662033-dehumidifier_freezing_up_not_working

heatman101

Hi,
There are many reasons for a dehumidifier tto not work or collect water.
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people to figure out what is going wrong with their dehumidifier.

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4662409-dehumidifier_running_but_no_water_in

heatman101

First remove the bucket. Easily clean the filter w/warm soapy water either under lightly running water or carefully gently clean w/towel. Tap lightly to remove any excess water. Place filter up to air dry which shouldn't take long. After putting filter back in, press. & hold the clean filter reminder button for at least 3 seconds.

You must contact GE on this question.