My dehumidifyer (lg model LHD459EL) is collecting water on the upper part of the unit and eventually leaks all over my floor. I took the front off, cleaned the grill and then decided to stick a q-tip in the inside hose. There was a ton of brown gunk on the q-tip. any solutions if that does not work? Dana

SOURCE: LG LD65EL dehumidifier will not collect water

Make sure the filter is clean and also make sure the coils are cleaned. If these are clogged they will restrict airflow which will cause the coils not to remove the humidity from the air. LG recommends that you clean the air filter every 2 weeks. They also include a brush to clean the coils. If this still does not work you will need to contact LG for service or a replacement. They have a 5 year warranty on them so the ones that you guys have should still be under warranty. Make sure that you have your reciept when you contact them to prove that it is still under warranty. Keep me posted. Also please rate my solution when you get a chance. Thanks - Tech101

SOURCE: Does not collect water (also 2 years old).

the evaporater coils rot out and the freon leaks out. thats about all the longer these newer ones last now.

SOURCE: My dehumidifer does not collect

Hi,

There are many reasons why a dehumidifier will 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

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SOURCE: "My LG LHD459EL keeps registering "bucket full"-

Hi,

I am sorry to hear regarding the problem. This is a common problem and unfortunately, there is no small fix for the same.This indicates that the sensor assembly is bad and would need to be replaced. Be advised that the "sensor" is the part that measures if there is water in the bucket or not. It's refered to commonly as a bucket switch but the sensor is the same part you'll need to order and replace.

Let me know,if needed further assistance.

Hope i helped you.

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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%.

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 helps you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.