Compressor doesn't turn on

doesn't sound good sounds , the compressor is bad .. you might want to check if it has a gfic. i could be bad, i would cut it out and try it without before i replaced a gfic

nope, i have one and it has only lasted 5 months and it is brand new but has quit working altogether

Sounds like the compressor is inoperative. Most, if not all new units have no means of recharging the freon if it leaks out. If the coils are not cooling, the compressor is not operating and the unit will not dehumidify.

Judy, the fan motor or the compressor motor may be failing. It's cheaper and less of a hassle, to replace a 5 year old unit, than it is to repair it.

Hope this helped you.

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with basic trouble shooting..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3877515-dehumidifier_problems_dehumidifier

heatman101

low on refridgerant

compressor problem. Talked with coworker who had the same problem. He brought his in for repair and was told the compressor needed to be replaced. The cost of compressor close to the cost of a new unit so time for a new one.

Your unit is probably operating in defrost mode. When you use a dehumidifier in a cold room, the condensing coils can freeze water. The unit senses this and thus stops the compressor until the water frozen on the coils melts. Then it resumes its cycle. This is a problem you will have during the winter months. It makes the operation of the unit inefficient, but this is otherwise normal behavior.

That part is a thermal protector. If you can't find it at Radio Shack they should be able to direct you to an appropriate electronics store.

some of these units have a 5 year compressor warranty on them including labor worth calling sears and seeing if it does have the 5 year on the sealed system