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Dehumidifier runs but does not extract water

Runs constantly but no water entering catch tray. What can I do? Is this worth repairing? Unit is over a year old.

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  • Tom Metz May 14, 2007

    Setting is below ambient humidity level (so runs constantly).

  • Anonymous Nov 06, 2007

    The compressor is overheating and there is no water filling the bucket. It was so hot that I could smell the plastic overheating ...

    It's just over a year old. Why cant they make these better products so I dont have to buy a new one every 2 years... of course "Made In China"

  • paul Dec 08, 2007

    runs like normal all thje time but doesnt kick in and draw water in? is it fixable or what can i do?

  • Anonymous Feb 20, 2008

    IT KICKS ON AND OFF, AND I KNOW THE COMPRESSOR IS WORKING BUT IT IS NOT COLLECTING WATER

  • RPim Jun 18, 2008

    Same problem with a 2-yr old. unit.. runs but does not extract water but humidity level shows 75% so bought a new LG one which shows same humidity level and works fine (extracts a lot of water)..So is the maytag worth repairing? If so, where?

  • lmvt1 Jun 29, 2008

    Unit Running now for 3 days, Not a drop of water in catch container. We have had unit for about 4 years and never had any problems before.

  • jeconno Jul 03, 2008

    Dehumidifier runs cotinuosly. Collects very little water. Digital settings don not work.

  • catstwo Jul 03, 2008

    Same problem. Runs constantly but does not extract water. Did remove and clean the filter.

  • Anonymous Jul 29, 2008

    It's running, but it doesn't collect water

  • Anonymous Dec 27, 2008

    Same problem, only 1 year. Still under Warrenty (5 years). Neither Sears nor Fedders can honor the warranty. A post on the Internet shows Maytag (maybe only for Dehumidifiew, who know how they play this game?) files for chapter 6 bankruptcy protection. I guess I'll have to get a new one. Anyway, I think the unit has lost it's freon.

    Ben

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Found out about the filter on the left side of the unit. Mine was caked with dirt and would not allow air to pass. Cleaned with nozzle from vacuum and it works great now.

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Either the compressor has suffered an electrical failure, or the unit has lost it's freon charge. These are generally not worth repairing. Recommend a new unit.

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