20 Most Recent Kenmore 54501 Dehumidifier - Page 4 Questions & Answers

I assume you mean it won't run and the bucket full light is on even when the bucket is not full. If this is your problem, I have it too. After hours of tearing my hair I *think* I know what the problem is. Playing with the "bucket full" microswitch I temporarily made the problem better.. but it went back to as bad as it was originally. I think it is a FAULTY BUCKET FULL MICROSWITCH. I use a hose anyway so I have no need for such a switch. Therefore, I will tear out the switch and short the leads together (or keep them isolated--- whichever corresponds to "not full"). I have a strong intuition this will do it. When I have time, I'll get it done and post the result, but you might want to try in the meantime and say what result was. Good luck.

I posted an extended answer to this problem with part replacement info and pictorial. Why hasn't this solution been posted???
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empty bucket. if empty, check the float valve.

empty the collection resevoir. if it is empty, check the float valve on the inside

When you push the power button, the blower fan comes on. In a few minutes you should hear a second "click"--that is your compressor starting. Do you hear that second click?

The compressor is located in the rear bottom on the right side looking at the machine. After you press the start button and the blower fan comes on, bend over near the back of the unit and listen for the "click".

Try this...http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L1002544.pdfPage 11 includes a reference to how to remove the filter.I hope this helpsRegardsPeter

First check that the opening from bucket to hose is clear of obstructions. If you used a washing machine hose and the filter screen is still in the end of the hose, then replace the screen with an ordinary hose gasket.A gel-like growth can develop in the drain hose. Drain the bucket. Remove the hose and connect it to an outdoor faucet to flush the hose. Reconnect the hose using an ordinary hose gasket.

Hi,Here is a tip that I wrote that will help you understand why and what you cando with a dehumidifier that ices up.Dehumidifier is Freezing up and not workingheatman101

Hi,Here is a tip that explains what can be happening to make the dehumidifier showthat the bucket is full when it is not.Dehumidifier Problem It shows Bucket Fullheatman101

Hi,The compressor is not starting... the unit is junk...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 dehumidifierDehumidifier is running but no water is in bucketheatman101

It may have or it may just need to be reset. Either way, what I will tell you to do, will give you a clue, if the control panel needs to be replaced.

Turn the unit OFF & unplug it for 15 minutes. Then plug the unit back in and turn it ON. If the electronics reset, they will have reverted back to the original factory settings. From there you can set the controls as you like. If it didn't reset, you will need to replace the control panel. Since it's Kenmore (house brand for Sears), you can purchase the part on line from Sear Parts Central or schedule an in home repair, if you don't want to do it yourself.

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