Fan is noisy at times - Danby Dehumidifiers

First, I'm not a Frigidaire tech.
* Check your warranty. Call for service.
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*** following is for information only ***
* Most dehumidifier components are similar to a standard small refrigerator. Except for a large fan (with corresponding fan noise). It should sound the same but running more often than a refrigerator.
* A dehumidifier is mainly used to remove or control humidity in a specific area. The most common use is to dry carpets or a damp basement.
* Though high ambient humidity (as in Hawaii). Expect the unit to run all the time as moist air seeps into the area.
* Typical noise from older units (but still working); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwsqgM3KI28
* Review; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbwIEU3zlG8
* Review (includes using a hose drain); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAKN--TgQRI
Aloha, ukeboy57

this is a newer feature that a lot of units do now this is called air circulation mode !! try running on low it's not so noisy then

Hello friend, that's a great question!

It was best be recommend to take your appliance to a professional some of these intricate parts do require precision and patience. Therefore when replacing the exchange of electrical components or removing them from your appliance, I always suggest seeking professional assistance. One must be very careful as these replacements can lead to potential harm. -Matt

depends on what is cause of noise, if a fan, something in it, or could be a bearing worn

If you can hear its fan running but it produces no condensate, then it's apparent that either the compressor is not running, or that the humidity setting needs to be lowered. If the compressor simply won't start, then it's time to replace that unit. Compressor or controls repair is far too costly. It's best to put that money into a new dehumidifier. Frigidaire units are highly rated and that's what I would recommend as a replacement.

Hi,

With the unit unplugged, open the cover and check the alignment of the fan. If the fan is stuck or rubbing against the fan cowling, adjust the fan motor's mounting hardware so that the fan turns freely.

Take care.

It sounds like the bearings in the motor are worn out, especially as you said it quits running at times. You should be safe in just replacing the fan motor, but check the fan blade to make sure it isn't out of balance for any reason(dirty, missing a balance weight, or bent). Hope I was of assistence!

The capacitor should not be hot, so the motor could be drawing high amps do to a worn bearing which could cause the rubbing sound.
With the power off try to move the motor shaft from side to side, it shouldn't move any that way, if it does the bearings are worn and you need to replace the motor and the capacitor. The other cause for the hot capacitor would be a bad capacitor.
If the motor is bad you should also replace the capacitor at the same time.

I am still unsure here if your saying that the fan motor is running with the compressor or not? can you clear this up for me.

Yes, the fan motor should come on when you start the unit. 
I just came from my basement where i had the same problem.  My fan was not working- it was noisy at first, then it stopped working.  it seems the motor has some play in it and came out of the electromagnetic housing that should make it spin.  once it was slightly out , it no longer spinned.   I took it apart, and then reassembled it nice and tight.  there is still some play, but it is working great.  If it happens again i may try to get a replacement motor.