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Will turn on but no dehumidifying so there is no water in the bucket.

Our home humidity is 67%. Can you advise, check or fix. Thanks

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Well 67%rh is considered low (70%rh is normal) units will produce much less water when tasked to operate in low moisture air , this is why all the new units have air temp ratings of 60Deg or less. but still the unit should try to go thru all the motions ,that you can easy verify , just by u watching /listening closely
set unit to work normally , listen 4 the fans inside to come on and a few moments later the compressor will come on if everything is working well , try adjusting the humidistat up to a value of say 80% listen 4 one fan and compressor to stop , this is all normal reset desired setting on humidistat
if unit fails any one of these simple tests it has an internal fault inside it and requires service

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 05, 2008

SOURCE: Problme in the dehumidifier not filling the bucket.

the unit has a sealed system issue in one of the coils, need to get it to a service company that services the brand that you have

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2008

SOURCE: Dehumidifier Error?

This error code indicates that the problem is most likely a shorted defrost thermistor or possibly a pinched wire going to the thermistor. You will need to replace the sensor assembly - part # 6877A30013L. The Sears website has it listed for 9.99 + shipping. The humidity sensor & defrost thermistor come together in a wiring harness that plugs onto the main circuit board. It is fairly simple to repair. Just remove the front & rear grill & the metal cabinet. Remove the thermistor from the copper tube on the cooling lines; remove the humidity sensor from the front of the evaporator; pull the wire plug off the bucket switch; & remove the small 7 pin plug from the main circuit board inside the metal control box. Reverse procedure to install new sensor assembly.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 02, 2009

SOURCE: Dehumidifier Error?

Same problem with Goldstar model DH404EY7 -- stop code 01 on startup, bucket full light blinks (drains to floor).

Replaced the main controller board to fix it.

For my model dehumidifer the part # is 6871A20888A, and cost $77.44 (not counting shipping) from Appliance Factory Parts. The Appliance Factory Parts web site also provides parts breakdown (exploded parts diagram) diagrams and service manuals in PDF form.

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  • Posted on May 18, 2010

SOURCE: LG45EL dehumidifier no longer collects water.

Hi,
There are many reasons for a dehumidifier2_bing.gif to not work or collect water.
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people to figure out what is going wrong with their dehumidifier2_bing.gif.

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket
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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2011

SOURCE: Runs but does not dehumidify. Have run for hours

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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  2. Bucket Seal or Gasket: Check the bucket's seal or gasket for any signs of damage, wear, or misalignment. If the seal is compromised or not making proper contact with the dehumidifier's body, water can escape and leak onto the floor. Clean the seal and ensure it is free from debris or obstructions. If necessary, replace the seal or gasket with a compatible replacement part.
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  5. Check for Excessive Humidity: If the dehumidifier is operating in an area with extremely high humidity levels, it may struggle to remove moisture effectively. This can result in excessive condensation or water buildup that leads to leakage. Consider using additional dehumidification methods or addressing the underlying humidity issue in the space.
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