20 Most Recent LG LHD65EBL Dehumidifier - Page 2 Questions & Answers

No it is not the cord.

Try it with the bucket instead of the hose.

Let us know what happens.

Take it back to seller. We;re on our third unit doing the same thing.

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

Eddie, turn the unit OFF & unplug it. Then remove the bucket and check the float valve in the top of the bucket. It may be stuck in the 'UP' position or is broken. When reinstalling the the bucket, be sure that it fit's "squarely" from top to bottom in the bucket holder and is making firm contact with the bucket safety removal switch on the rear wall of the bucket holder.

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It may not be the fan, as much as it the compressor vibrating. This occurs if the unit is not sitting on level flooring or on a carpet. Why I carpet? I do not know, but my LG unit does the same thing. I have found that smacking the sides of the cabinet simultaneously with my open hands, stops the vibration and the noise.

if however, it is the fan making the noise, it too can be affected by an UN-level surface. In addition, the fan shaft made need lubricating. WD40 works well for this or light machine oil (like sewing machine oil) will work too.

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Since you have eliminated 3 of the basic reasons , which can cause the problem you're having, I just ficus on 2 of them.

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.

* Your model is not a low temp unit.

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.

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There may be some packing material left in the bucket or tape that is holding the float valve in place. In which case, the float valve may be in the UP position, which tells the unit, that the bucket is full.
Check the top of the bucket for the float valve and make sure it's in the DOWN position. Reinstall the bucket 'squarely" in the bucket holder and making contact with the bucket safety removal switch on the rear wall of the bucket holder.

If this continues to happen, consult the Troubleshooting Guide in the Owner's Manual.

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This occurs when either the float valve in the top of the water collection bucket is stuck in the UP position or the bucket was not installed properly, making contact with the bucket safety removal switch on the rear wall of the bucket holder.

Checking an correcting those 2 issue should solve the problem. Be sure to turn the unit OFF & unplug it before attempting corrective issues.

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Prt of the problem may be a dirty or clogged air intake filter.

Turn the unit OFF and unplug, it before removing the filter to check and clean it.
You can ether vacuum it or if it's really dirty & clogged, wash it in warm water and mild dish washing liquid. Rinse thoroughly, shake off access water and allow it to dry completely, before reinstalling it.
Never operate the unit without the filter in place. As this could damage the unit.

Plug the unit back in and turn it ON. Try lowering the humidity extraction level now, using the arrow down button. For a very damp, humid basement application 35% is a good setting to start with for several days.

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Unfortunately, the model you bought from Home Depot, today has been discontinued by LG.And should not have been available in stores. However, the still support it warranty wise. If you don't have an Owner's Manual or it got misplaced, you can go to the link below and download and print it for future reference.

http://www.lg.com/us/support/product/support-product-profile.jsp?customerModelCode=LHD65EBL&matchedModelCode=1000001988&searchEngineModelCode=LHD65EBL&targetPage=support-product-profile

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From what you have described, the float valve is the top left rear of the bucket may be stuck in the down position and is not rising when the water level rises to the shut off point. Jiggle the float valve handle to free it up. In addition, the bucket may not be installed properly and is allowing water to leak onto the floor. Be sure that bucket is installed "squarely:" into it's holder from top to bottom. When installed properly, there should be no downward tilt at the bottom of the bucket.

To further assist you, I have included a link to your Owners Manual in case you have misplaced yours. You may download and print this manual for future reference.

http://aic.lgservice.com/gcsc/dwn/main

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Hi,

Here is a tip that explains what can be happening to make the dehumidifier showthat the bucket is full when it is not.

Dehumidifier Problem It shows Bucket Full

heatman101

Hi,
There are many reasons why a dehumidifier willnot work or collect water.
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people to figure out what is going wrongwith their dehumidifier

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket

heatman101

Hi,
There are many reasons why a dehumidifier willnot work or collect water.
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people to figure out what is going wrongwith their dehumidifier

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket

heatman101

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