Dehumidifier My dehumidifier a whirlpool AD40DSL is not working correctly. It's making a fan noise and is getting hot but no water is collecting in the tank. It has been really wet and humid lately and it may have been overworked! Is there a part that can be replaced or should i just buy a new one. We've had this one about 3 years maybe.

Hi,
There are many reasons why a dehumidifier willnot work or collect water.
Here is a tip that I wrote to help people to figure out what is going wrongwith their dehumidifier

Dehumidifier is running but no water is in bucket

heatman101

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There can be 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
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4662409-dehumidifier_running_but_no_water_in

heatman101

Hi,

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

heatman101

Hi,

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

heatman101

Hello,

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.

Hi, this very well could be the problem. If you have no water collecting and the coils are rusted, yes, I would say this is the problem. The unit has lost its refrigerant due to pin holes in the coil causing the compressor to either go off on a low pressure switch or has locked the compressor up or it is a burn out. It wouldn't be worth the $$$$ to replace the coils and compressor. I am sorry to tell you this kind of news but you pretty much already figured out the problem on your own, I just confirmed it. The only thing that would be any good on the unit would be the blower motor that is running. I hope this has been of help to you.
Sincerely,
Shastalaker7

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

heatman101

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

heatman101

I like to take my dehumidifer outside, rinse it off with water, scrub it with soapy water, and rinse.

Then I take compressed air and blow it off let it dry in the sun. While I have it apart I will put a drip or two of oil on the fan shaft.

Be careful anytime you remove a cover you are exposed to sharp edges!

Ditto here. Mine isn't working either.