My machine is saying stop and is not working - Danby Premiere 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner With Dehumidifier Dpac12011bl

cont button just means continuous run mode . the power light is lit , the full light is out . try reseating the water catch bucket a few times , most machines have a safety that wont allow the thing to operate if bucket isn't just perfect in its slot (you don't want water on your floor )

sounds to me that there might be a problem in the "Tilt" sensor this sensor stops the machine if it detects a rocking machine thats out of ballance , so it wont tip over , ck level of machine with a bubble level

EC= empty container

Hi

You need to check that the bucket is clean and that the sensor for the water level in the bucket is clean.

An old toothbrush and some warm soapy water can sometimes achieve a great result.

Failing this you may need a new sensor, be careful and either draw or photo the old wiring route with your cell phone to make it easier to fit the new sensor

Hope this helps

Gordon

Check to ensure the hose is connected to the outlet of the pump correctly.

Check to see if compressor is operating.

To be honest, I'm on my 2nd one in 5 years.  Works well, but wears out.  It appears all humidifiers have problems.  Looks like it pays to by a extended warranty.

Found the instruction book and by reading the setting it allowed the machine to shut off before it freezes up.

Thank you.

I have no experience of your particular machine but I have some experience of my Wood's DS-15, another fine machine of the compressor type that is built to last. They should be rather similar in design.

My first thought when I read your problem description is that you have a severe buildup of dust inside the machine. On the Wood's, you loosen the front grill and behind it you will see the fan, behind the fan is the condenser pack, and then you get to the evaporator coils that are visible from the back of the machine.

Maybe the configuration is slightly different on your machine but they are built very simple these machines, easy to see what they need in order to work as designed and you already know the most central and expensive parts seem ok.

I had some problems with low efficiency on the unit after six years daily service in a laundry room for drying clothes, took it apart and couldn't believe the amount of dust that was packed into the fine fins of the condenser on its back side! Also extremely much dust on most components like the fan.

I just took it outside and blew it clean from the front side with compressed air, problem solved and machine performance went back up to where it was when new!

I would imagine after a few more years of dust buildup inside, at one point or another the dust will reach the fan and prevent it from spinning. It is also possible of course that the fan motor is shot but I'd start with a really good cleaning.

If that doesn't help I'd continue with the multimeter see if the humidistat gives power to the fan and compressor when it should, if the fan actually spins when powered, if the switches work. It should be quite easy to track down the reason the fan doesn't spin, IMO. I believe you can buy replacement humidistats and motors if they turn out to be faulty.

Good luck!

the dehumidifier just quit woking. But light comes on, saying tank is full.