Manual for Comfort Aire BHD-301-C

SOURCE: My comfort-aire dehumidifier #BHD-301 just stopped

Hi,
There are many reasons for a dehumidifier 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 dehumidifier.

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4662409-dehumidifier_running_but_no_water_in

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• Posted on Aug 17, 2010

SOURCE: I have a Comfort-Aire BHD-301 dehumidifier that

Hi,

First, make sure the humidistat isn't set too high by adjusting it to the lowest humidity setting and running it again. Next, test the dehumidifier by placing it in a closed bathroom with a hot shower running. If you don't see water collecting in the unit after several minutes, turn the unit off and clean all dehumidifier filters and coils. If, after adjusting the settings and cleaning the unit, you still don't see water collecting, you may have a refrigeration issue. This situation will have to be addressed by a qualified technician.

Take care.

SOURCE: Comfort Aire Humidifer Model BHD 301-C It will

If the humidity in the air is low, then it will shut off. When you reset the unit it will run until it senses that the humility is at an acceptable lever based on the settings. It is also possible that there is a malfunction. If it is humid in the room, and it will not run then it could be the humidity sensor, or control unit.

If the unit is malfunctioning, and it is no longer under warranty, then it is not worth it to fix it. If it is under warranty then the manufacturer will repair it.

SOURCE: ihave a comfort aire BHD-301. when i turn it on

No, there's only one filter. So be sure that you reinstalled the filter properly, so that it is making contact with the filter switch. If that checks out OK, turn the unit OFF & unplug it for 15 minutes.
After the time has elapsed plug the unit in and turn it ON. Hopefully, during that timeout, the electronics reset and reverted back to the original factory settings, If so, you can now set the controls as you desire.

I hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa.

SOURCE: I HAVE THE BHD-301-D COMFORT

The filter is located behind the front louvers. It can be accessed by removing the water collection bucket and looking up into the bucket holder, just behind the louvers. You should see a plastic pull tab handle, which is the filter frame. If you have never removed the filter for cleaning, it may have a piece of plastic tap, which was used for shipping. you will need to remove the tape and discard it, before pulling straight won the filter frame.

The filter can be cleaned by vacuuming it or if it's really dirty, washing it it in warm water and mild dish washing liquid. Rinse thoroughly and shake off any excess water and dry the filter completely before reinstalling it. Never operate the unit with out the air intake filter in place.

Hope I was able to help you and thanks for choosing FixYa..