I don't know if the machine is actually capturing any water, but ice forms on the back and stays as long as the machine is running. Is it fixable or does it need to be replaced?
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Let’s be clear – I am talking about the situation where a
dehumidifier has been running happily in one place for a year or more (usually
two or three) and then suddenly starts to ice up. There are an amazing number of low probability answers along with just plain
**** out there. Here is the answer:
The condenser fins are dirty. The dirt stops the water from running off
fast enough and so it turns to ice. So,
how do you clean the fins?
First of all be careful.
Unplug the machine before working on it and DO NOT plug it back in until
it is completely dry. By the way, if
your dehumidifier has a filter, remove it, wash it well with soap and water,
dry it, and then try the machine again.
If it still ices you are going to have to disassemble the machine. How you do this depends on the make and
model. In the easiest case you can
remove the front panel. Usually there are either two screws at the top and two
at the bottom, or just two at the bottom and plastic hooks at the top. In the harder situation, you have to take off
the whole case – usually this is attached by four screws, two on each side
located at the bottom edge of the machine.
You need access so
that you can use a hose with a strong spray nozzle to direct water from the
inside of the fins toward the outside.
You want to do this while minimizing the amount of water that gets on
the fan motor. While you are at it, use
a rag and soapy water to wipe all dirt from the fan blades – be careful, the
blade edges can be sharp.
Working from the back with your soapy water and rag try to
get as much soap on the fins as possible.
If you work very gently, you can
also use a scrub brush but remember that the fins are delicate and you don’t
want to bend them. Then, using the hose nozzle
from the inside of the machine (you will have to work around the fan blades) rinse
the fins thoroughly.
Now, let the machine dry completely. I generally leave it out in the bright
sunshine for a full day. The machine
MUST be completely dry before you plug it in again. Then reassemble it and you are back in the
dehumidification business.
If this is dripping and making a water problem yep it needs some insulation on it as long as everything else is working OK. If it seems short of capacity and or not dehumidifying the problem may be short of refrigerant. You don't mention any of this so I'm thinking its OK and not a problem just how it works in your application.
Hope this helps Please rate me accordingly and good luck.
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The machine does not collect any water. The ice forms on the outside of machine while it runs and just stays there, it does not drip. What do you mean by insulation and refrigerant - Are these added to the machine inside somewhere?
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