Nothing as yet other than pulling out the power cord.
Dear Peter Nicolle,
according to the user manual the dehumidifier will not stop running for the following 5 reasons:
You can find more information on the user manual on page 9 under the category DEHUMIDIFIER RUNS TOO MUCH.
http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Edison/2020266a0220en.pdf
SOURCE: dehumidifier
Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with basic trouble shooting..
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3877515-dehumidifier_problems_dehumidifier
heatman101
SOURCE: Frigidaire 70-pint dehumidifier won't work after winter
Hi,
No reset button on the compressor... but this tip may give you some clues as to what is or is not happening..
Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4662409-dehumidifier_running_but_no_water_in
heatman101
SOURCE: We have a Frigidaire 70
This happens quite frequently. It''s due to a clog in the hose or the a clog in the hose connection tubing. If you unit has a float valve in the top of the bucket, be sure that it's not stuck in the UP position. To resolve clogging problem, do the following:
1. Turn the Master ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug the unit. Disconnect the hose from the unit
and check for clogs and remove them if necessary.
2. If no clogs were found in the hose, the clog is in the hose connection tubing. Use and 18"
long, plastic ZIP Tie, appropriately sized to fit in the hose connector tubing. Carefully insert the
Zip Tie or something similar (NO Wire coat hangers, though) into the hole and continue to push
it in until you reach a bend in the tubing. You will need to gingerly work it past this bend, until
the ZIP Tie either bottoms out or you run out of usable ZIP Tie. Then while rotating (Twisting) the
ZIP Tie slowly pull it out. As you reach the inserted end of the ZIP Tie, be prepared for some
water to follow.
That should solve the problem. Be sure the hose is no longer than 5 feet and that it slopes downward from the unit, with no kinks in it.
Hope this helped you solve the problem. Please let me know, Thanks.
SOURCE: Hello, we are having some trouble with our
Generally, most humidifiers work best between 60 -80 degrees . There is a model that is called a Low Temp model, that's designed for low temperatures in basements.
As far as your problem is concerned, 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%. If you have a manually
controlled unit, set the Manual Control Knob to Maximum.
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 troubleshoot and solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
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If you have a dehumidifier that is not producing any water
then you are wondering what you need to do to get this thing to work
for you. In some cases you may be able to do something and in other
situations there may be nothing that you can do.
If you do not hear the compressor running and the unit says that the humidity in the room is higher then the setting, then you have a problem with your dehumidifier.
A few things that can cause this are:
The circuit board relay has gone bad...replacement of this board will often cost more then a new unit. This also is a very common problem with many dehumidification units.
The compressor has failed...if
you hear a buzz for a few seconds, every few minutes, then you have a
bad compressor or at least bad start components on the compressor.
Either way it again is a costly repair.
If the compressor is running and the coils are not getting cold then you have a refrigeration system leak. Recharging or fixing these units is very difficult and is another costly venture compared to the price of a new dehumidifier.
If the compressor is running but the fan is not, this also will cause low water production and continual freezing of the coil.
If the compressor and the fan are running but the coil is totally blocked then you will get no water production. Air needs to be continually moved over the cold coil to get the water out of the air.
If nothing is running, then you may also have a control board failure. Or the humidity sensor or humidistat has gone bad which tells the machine to run. If the sensor says that the humidity is low enough then it will never run.
Also if nothing is running check the float switch or the bucket switch.
Many of these switches are very touchy and if you do not have the
bucket in place just exactly right it will not trip the switch to allow
the unit to run. These switches often are more fragile then they should
be and break easily. The good thing is that when available they are easy
to replace and relatively inexpensive.
There are some parts
available for a few brands, but with the prices for most of the parts
that you can replace running anywhere from 40.00 - 80.00 dollars,
replacement parts with labor to install them, makes a repair more then
the few hundred dollar cost of many of these dehumidifiers.
As
you can see there are quite a few things that can cause your
dehumidifier not to work. Systematically go through the list and
eliminate things to get to the bottom of the issue causing your problem
and then decide if it is worth spending the money to try to fix the old
unit. Only you can make that decision.
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