20 Most Recent Frigidaire FDF70S Dehumidifier Questions & Answers

The easiest way to unstop the hose is to blow air through the end enough to clear the clumped up dust at the other end using air compressor or air pump.

Sounds like it is a bad fan or bearings. Try shutting off the unit as soon as the fan shuts off and see if the fan turns freely. If not, the fan bearings need lubrication or replacement. If they are not serviceable, you will need to replace the entire fan.

Have you read its manual? http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Edison/2020266a0220en.pdfIt says (p8): Care and Cleaning1. Filter a. Remove the filter every two weeks based on normal operating conditions. b. To remove the filter, remove Bucket then pull filter downwards. c. Wash the filter with clean water then dry. d. Re-install the filter, then replace Bucket.2. Cabinet a. Dust cabinet with an oil-free cloth, or using a damp cloth. b. Vacuum grill using brush attachment.3. Water Bucket a. Clean bucket with warm water and detergent.I recommend you to use a mix 75% water, 25 % vinegar. To clean its water bucket.

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

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Here's a link to your missing Owner's Manual. Look under the section Care & Cleaning on how to remove the filter. This manual will prove invaluable to you. So download & print it for future reference.

http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Edison/2020266a0180en.pdf

I hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa.

Yes, your unit has an air filter, that should be removed and cleaned at least once every two weeks, while in operation, The filter is located behind the louvers on the front of the unit. To access and remove it, remove the water bucket and just inside the bucket holder at the top of the opening, you will see a tab type of handle. This handle is part of the filter frame. Pull that down and out and the filter will come with it. Back flush the filter with clear warm water. Dry it thoroughly, before reinstalling it in the unit. Never operate the dehumidifier without the filter installed.

To assist you further, in case you have misplaced your Owner's Manual, I have included a link to the Manual for your model. You can download and print the manual for future reference.

http://manuals.frigidaire.com/prodinfo_pdf/Edison/2020266a0180en.pdf

Hope this helped you. Please let me know. Thanks.

Well, David, you may have. If the water collection bucket is not installed properly, it won't trigger the safety switch. Remove the buck and make sure that it is reinstalled squarely (top to bottom). Leave the unit ON when you do this. If it's reinstalled properly and the humidity extraction level is set low enough, (32 - 40%) the unit should turn ON automatically, within a few seconds. After you remove the bucket to reinstall it, look up in the cavity and you will see the safety trigger switch. This what you want the bucket to activate. Also, if your model as a float valve near the top of the bucket, make sure it's not locked in the up position.

Hope this helps you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know. Thanks.

First, the unit may need to be cleaned and after that, unit may need to be reset. Turn the Master ON/OFF Switch to OFF and unplug the unit for 12-15 minutes. Then plug it back in and turn the Master ON/OFF Switch to ON. Set the controls as you normally do. Hopefully, that 12 - 15 minute timeout, allowed the electronics to reset themselves. If this continues to occur frequently, contact an authorized Frigidaire Service Center

Hope this helps you troubleshoot and solve the problem.