20 Most Recent Danby DDR556RH Dehumidifier Questions & Answers

Unplug it ... let it defrost.

Set it to a higher % humidity and make sure the fan is on its fastest speed. If you can set it not run continually (a selection option), do that. Also, set a small fan close by to move more air around the machine. If you have the option, put a hose on the collection device to drain to a sewer.

As your space starts to dry out, set the humidity setting to a lower number. This may take a week or more.

I believe perfect humidity is slightly above 50% - no need to try to get to 40% except in unusual circumstances. If that is the case, get a second device. Or, if your space is large, you may want to add a second device.


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There are many reasons why a dehumidifier will 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

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Not a problem, they are full of plastic.

The pump action only serves to prevent the reservoir from overflowing.

The water in your sump pit needs to be no more than 2-3 inches, this is enough to keep your pump happy and make sure it works properly when you need it to. Equally, the pump should start to work when the water level is still 6-7 inches below the level of your floor. https://www.homoq.com/proper-sump-pit-water-level/

The drain tube or hole that drains into the bucket is probably clogged.

Turn the unit OFF and remove the bucket. Look in the cavity where the bucket was removed for a drain tube or drain hole. Using an 18" long plastic Zip Tie or something similar (No wire coat hangers) , that's appropriately sized to fit in the hole. Carefully feed the ZIP Tie into the hole or tube and thread it as far as you can. At some point the drain will curve, but you have to carefully get past this point. Once the Zip Tie has reached as far as it can, slowly pull it out while rotating it. This will loosen the clog. Once you have it half way out, be prepared for water to follow. This method should solve the problem.

try searching for " Danby dehumidifier model DDR070BBCBD8"

try looking here and using a search engine next time. https://www.manualslib.com/brand/danby/dehumidifier.html

Be careful. i do not know. set at highest setting and let it run. while running, reduce setting to the lowest over a few minutes. at a lower setting you should be able to tell that the compressor has started. run it for 5 minutes, then unplug your machine. next, feel the cooling coils to see if they are very cold. if they are not cold, your unit needs to be serviced.

i don't know. my generic unit will do similar if i don't have the units moisture level set at a lower number. consider using your lowest setting as a test.

No, these are throw away items. It will cost more to repair than getting a new one.

Call or contact Danby to request assistance. Different model manual online: https://www.danby.com/products/dehumidifiers/ddr050beccdb/

Ck the fuse ,relay,freon psi wiring & compressor clutch

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Danby-Ddr251-3985071.html Danby DDR251 Manuals

ac units work by removing water vapor from the air That accounts for the water that is getting into the collector now if the water volume is increasing , it can be from an increase in humidity of the air portable units have to have an opening ( window or door ) to pass out the hot air and that allows more moisture laden air into the room. Maybe the next unit you get is fixed so that all of the doors and windows can be kept closed