We have the Goldstar DH305 Dehumidifier. Worked great for 2 seasons and now it shuts off after about 2 minutes. We took out the holding tank and messed with the automatic off switch. It's the red button on the left when you take out your tank. I think ours is faulty . I can't find a part number for it.
Thanks
[email protected]We have the Goldstar DH305 Dehumidifier. Worked great for 2 seasons and now it shuts off after about 2 minutes. We took out the holding tank and messed with the automatic off switch. It's the red button on the left when you take out your tank. I think ours is faulty . I can't find a part number for it.
I have the same problem, too. Bought it about 3 months ago and it was working fine. Now, it runs about 1 min then shuts off. I can replug in the socket and it will again run for about a min then shut off. I moved the unit to a warmer area but still turns off after a minute.
I have the same problem, too. Bought it about 3 months ago and it was working fine. Now, it runs about 1 min then shuts off. I can replug in the socket and it will again run for about a min then shut off. I moved the unit to a warmer area but still turns off after a minute.
My Goldstar runs for a few minutes and then shuts off, if i turn it off and on it starts up again but only for a few minutes.My Goldstar runs for a few minutes and then shuts off, if i turn it off and on it starts up again but only for a few minutes.
AnonymousAug 27, 2008
My unit is 13 months old and has been running around the clock - more or less. Just recently it tripped the house circuit breaker. I cleaned the unit internally but I still get the same problem. That is that it goes on for a few seconds, then you hear a funny sounding pop, and the breaker trips. It does it on low or hi fan speed. There is a short occurring somewhere and it's a matter of figuring it out where it is. My unit is 13 months old and has been running around the clock - more or less. Just recently it tripped the house circuit breaker. I cleaned the unit internally but I still get the same problem. That is that it goes on for a few seconds, then you hear a funny sounding pop, and the breaker trips. It does it on low or hi fan speed. There is a short occurring somewhere and it's a matter of figuring it out where it is.
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The fan turns on, runs for a few minutes, then turns off?
It's your humidity sensor. I'm still trying to find a replacement part, but you can trick it into running by removing the front panel above the water collection tank. You'll see a little sensor mashed into the coils. Remove it, unplug your red and black stripe wires, tie them together, push them back into the middle slot (the same one the black stripe came out of). Soldering the connection would be best, yet I didn't have a soldering gun so I just mashed it in there.
Unit works like a charm....yet the dial on the front for the "control" of how much humidity you want to remove is bypassed.
Side note: Not sure what saftey implications this solution produces, yet the float sensor still works in this setup. Also I don't beleive just tying the two wires together will work, as there is a resistor in the switch. The red wire is clearly the switch leg, resistance is measured through the black and the black stripe. You have to keep the black wire in it's original spot to force the voltage through the resistor, and then when you tie the red and black stripe together, you're getting the "turn on signal" all the time, while keeping the required resistance. I did not try tying all wires together minus the resistor, as the wiring diagram clearly showed one and it was easy enough to keep it in the loop.
I also think that I have solved this problem. Soldering the black and red wires going into the humidity sensor (sensor clipped on the coils of the humidifier) did NOT fix the problem for me, for whatever reason. After this didn't work, I removed the metal cover for the dehumidifier to expose the guts of the circuitry. I found where the red and black and white wires from the humidity sensor connected into the the main "motherboard", and simply pulled all three wires out. This seemed like the quick and dirty solution to inactivate the humidity sensor! And presto, as soon as I did this, the unit kicked on, and will now run until the bucket is full.
This worked like a charm for me. The hardest part was getting all the covers off. They aren't only held by screws, but also clips that you have to break in order to take off... had to put a little muscle behind it. I just cut the red, black, and white wires near the motherboard and the compressor turned on almost immediately.This worked like a charm for me. The hardest part was getting all the covers off. They aren't only held by screws, but also clips that you have to break in order to take off... had to put a little muscle behind it. I just cut the red, black, and white wires near the motherboard and the compressor turned on almost immediately.
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Unit malfunction. Dehumidifiers are designed to function within specific temperate ranges, usually between 50 and 80 degrees. Make sure that the ambient temperature of the room is within the range of your dehumidifier. Try not to run it continuously.
Wayne, There are 5 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2. 1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If you have an analog unit (no LED screen) set the humidity extraction knob on maximum.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed, allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures (Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level in basement applications. Raising the unit up off the floor, onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
Hope this helps you to troubleshoot & solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
The switch may not be the problem. However, a dirty or clogged air intake filter or the humidity extraction level set to high could be.
Turn the unit OFF & unplug it. Remove and clean the air intake filter thoroughly. Be sure the filter is completely dry, before reinstalling. Never operate the unit without the filter in place.
After the filter is dry, reinstall it, plug the unit and turn it ON. Lower the humidity extraction level to 35%. If you have an analog unit (No LED screen) set the humidity extraction knob on Maximum.
And finally, be sure that the water collection bucket is installed properly and is not vibrating loose when the unit runs. It should fit squarely into it's holder, making contact with the bucket safety removal switch on the back wall of the bucket holder. When installed properly, it should not tilt down at the bottom of the bucket.
All of the above should solve the problem and you won't need to purchase a new switch. But, in the unlikely event, that you will have to. You will need to furnish the Brand Name of the unit and the Correct Model Number. As, they are not all the same.
Hope this helped you and thanks for choosing FixYa.
There are 4 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2. Also, keep in mind, basements stay moister longer than upper rooms. 1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35% and disable the auto mode.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed, allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
There are 5 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2. (# 2, you have already taken care of) 1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If you have a manually controlled unit, turn the knob to Maximum
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed, allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures (Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level in basement application . Raising the unit up off the floor, onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
2. Remove the bucket from the holder. Look up inside the holder, just in front of the louvers and you may see a plastic pull tab type handle. This will be the handle to the filter frame. Pull it down and out of the unit. Since it sounds like it has never been cleaned, wash it in warm water and dish washing liquid. Rinse thoroughly and allow to completely dry, before reinstalling it. NEVER operate the unit without the filter in place, as it could cause damage to the unit
2. If the filter was not located in step 1, on the right side of the unit, just behind the louvers, there may be a pull open trap door. Flipping that door open, will give you access to the filter and it's removal. Clean it as described above.
The above are the only 2 places I know of, that the filter can be located in on a Delonghi Dehumidifier. Unless, your unit is over 10 years old. In any event, I hope this helped you.
As I have told many questioners, There are 5 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2.. 1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%. If your unit does not have an LED screen, turn the control to Maximum. 2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed, allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures (Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder in basement applications level. Raising the unit up off the floor, onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
Hope this helped you to troubleshoot and solve the problem.
If the humidity level is at or lower than 30%, the unit won't turn ON, until the reaches 35 - 40%. It's rare for the sensors to go bad. Just keep in mind, the dehumidifier is reading the humidity near the floor, not up at say, chest level. Humidity levels change every season, so this really would not be that unusual. Make sure that your clean the air intake filter regularly. Cleaning and wiping down the coolant coils would be a good idea, too..
Possibly., the unit turning ON vibrates the bucket in such a way, that it loses contact with the safety switch and the unit shuts OFF. If the dehumidifier is not sitting level, it would cause the bucket to shake more than usual. In addition, if you haven't cleaned the filter recently, I would suggest that you do that. A dirty or clogged filter causes the unit to struggle and if it is to much to handle, it will cause it to shut OFF. Before you attempt remove the filter, turn OFF the Master ON/OFF Switch and Unplug the unit. Be sure you do it in the order I listed.
Hope this helps you further to troubleshoot and solve the problem.
TURN UNIT OFF.. MAKE SURE DEHUMIDIFIER HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN MINUTES... TAKE BUCKET OUT... HOLD IN THE BUTTON THAT THE FLOAT IN THE BUCKET PUSHES ON.. THEN TURN ON THE UNIT.. DO NOT LET GO OF THE BUTTON EVEN A LITTLE BIT IF YOU DO YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT FIFTEEN MINUTES AND TRY AGAIN.. IF UNIT WORKS THEN YOUR FLOAT IN THE BUCKET IS THE PROBLEM...
same exact problem.
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same exact problem but with a DH305, less than two years old.
We have the Goldstar DH305 Dehumidifier. Worked great for 2 seasons and now it shuts off after about 2 minutes. We took out the holding tank and messed with the automatic off switch. It's the red button on the left when you take out your tank. I think ours is faulty . I can't find a part number for it.
Thanks
[email protected]
I have the same problem, too. Bought it about 3 months ago and it was working fine. Now, it runs about 1 min then shuts off. I can replug in the socket and it will again run for about a min then shut off. I moved the unit to a warmer area but still turns off after a minute.
My Goldstar runs for a few minutes and then shuts off, if i turn it off and on it starts up again but only for a few minutes.
My unit is 13 months old and has been running around the clock - more or less. Just recently it tripped the house circuit breaker. I cleaned the unit internally but I still get the same problem. That is that it goes on for a few seconds, then you hear a funny sounding pop, and the breaker trips. It does it on low or hi fan speed. There is a short occurring somewhere and it's a matter of figuring it out where it is.
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