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Shaun Alger Posted on Jan 24, 2019
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I owned a Keystone in the past. loved it. just purchased 2 more. NOW - for some reason - they don't shut off when bucket is full. will actually OVER fill and leak. how fix ?

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Dehumidifier typically use a float in the collection bucket to detect water level and automatically shut it off once it's full. Have you checked to see if the float is broken or missing? Also sometimes it can get stuck ir jammed up when inserting the bucket, make sure its in place and falling freely down into the bucket.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: dehumidifier leakage

i have the same problem, trying to figure out how to fix it. maybe i will try some tape too

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vasto

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  • Posted on Sep 28, 2009

SOURCE: Bucket fills but unit will not stop dehumidifying.

Duct tape a weight ... 1 inch bolt to float assembly.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Dehumidifier won't drain

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 30, 2011

SOURCE: Have model FDL70S1 that is

It is possible that your hose has a build up of algea in it that has started to jell. The water you are removing from the air is very pure and allows this growth. I would remove the hose and clean by blowing through it or hooking it up to faucet and flush it out. If you can get it open then running a cup of bleach thru it on a regular basis will stop this from happening again.

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