My dehumidifier is smelling up the room it smells kind of like burning plastic

Dont turn it back on your terminals on the compressor have vented causing all the freon and oil to leak out this is a fire hazzard. This dehumidifier is ready for the trash buy a new one soleus air is a lot better quality. Keep in mind all dehumidifiers are made very cheap so they are affordable and dont have a long life span. Let me know if this helps.

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

You can't control the temperature setting but you can control the humidity level. I would start somewhere between 35 and 40%- making sure to empty the dehumidifier promptly when full. 40% humidity will prevent mold and mildew growth- and that musty smell- but keep the room from becoming too dry.

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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Hi,
I would say that the burning smell is a sign that the motor is failing...it will cost more to replace a motor then to buy a new one...
Trash it and buy a new one..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3877515-dehumidifier_problems_dehumidifier

heatman101

Hello Filter neglect is a popular cause of problems.20yrs you got your moneys worth the unit dosent owe you a thing.Burning smells sounds dangerous.Please look into replacement.

If the fan motor is quite hot to the touch when it is running and the smell is like something burning and the fan blade isn't rubbing on the housing then the fan motor bearing are most likely worn out. If that is the case then the fan motor is bad and needs to be replaced.

Humidity, [Swetting] until the Room is totally dried out.Remember you are also drawing off infloor and underfloor dampness too.
Regards,DT

Well is your filter clean!!!! is it over working it 30 pint 400sqft 50 pint 1000sqft 65 pint 1300 sqft. hope this helps.

Same problem, I cleaned the filter etc. seems to run ok, but gets very hot on the top and sometimes smells hot. No signs of burning etc.