Most dehumidifiers have a "Frost Guard" mounted on the condensor coil. If frost accumulates on the condensor coil the frost guard turns the compressor off until the frost melts, then comes back on again. For the dehumidifier to work properly, the surrounding (ambient), temperature must be higher than 65 degress. This temperature allows the moisture in the air to condense on the coils and drip into the reservoir without freezing up on the condensor coil. Also, if the humidity is too low, (below 45%), the same condition will occur. So it will help to keep the parameters in mind when you have this issue.
Thank you for your allowing me to advise you on this issue.
Dave E. (Illeagle)
Did nothing for me. Unit fan comes on, but no water accumulates. Normally fills half way up in 2 days or so. We only use it in the bathroom. I like HO showeres.
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Just Purchased the HD656E The first day worked great. Collected almost a whole bucket of water. Since then I am not collecting very much water and the Humidity level has risen to 71% My temperature range is around 64 degrees. What do I do. Ran A whirlpool Dehumidifier for 10 Years and had no problems.. Very dry basement.
I've had the DH304 for three years and it has collected water perfectly. Now I've turn it on for the first time this summer and it will not collect anything. There is definatly enough humidity in the air...what is wrong?
I have been running my dehumidifier and no water is draining. The humidity level in the basement keeps rising and the unit will still not operate. It worked fine last summer. I tried customer service and they were very rude and told me to deal with it...so sorry. If this is the best on the market , I would hate to see the worst.
DOES NOT COLLECT WATER
We bought the LG DH504E last year. Seem to work fine. We tried to run it this year and the fan/unit is running, but it will not remove any water from the air into the bucket. I have cleaned the air filter. It should last longer than one year.
Humidifier starts collectinfg water than stops. Water colects on the case top then eventually ices. Unit continues to run and temperature is above 65 degrees F.
Unit worked fine in same location for 3 years.
Cleaned filter. No difference.
Turned unit off and allowed to completely dry out - No difference when operation resumed.
Is it possible that it leaked coolant?
Yes I have the same problem. Current ambient temperature in basement is 65 F. Relative Humidity is 63%. My Haier 65 Pint Dehumid., which was just purchased in May 08, can run all day long and no water is collected.
What is wrong? Filter is clean.
Help... I'm getting p off.
I used the unit for one season. When I tried to turn it on the second season, it didn't collect ANY water. The compressor was running, as was the circulating fan, but NO water collected in the pan. Because the warrantee is only one year, I'm having to throw the unit away. I'll never buy another one!
Similar problem. The fan runs but the condenser is not getting cold and no water is collected. Has worked fine for 4 years. Filter has been cleaned. Ambient temp/humidity levels are fine. Nothing any different from previous use. Would like to repair it and not create more landfill. Bill
I bought a BHD501 in June, 2006. Worked great even at 60 deg F. Bought another unit in April 2007, which worked fine April - August 07. This year can not get either unit to dehumidify. Fans run, seems as if compressor is not working. Toll free service number is LG call center. Since past one year for both they referred me to unknown, independent service provider. I conatacted Heat Conroller, Inc. directly, they have not been able to help either. Meanwhile, my father-in-law has thirty year old Sears unit still working. Anyone want two slightly used units, $250 each?
the fan is running,but the compressor is not running. is there a fuse or seperate connection for the compressor. thanks for any help
My problem is similar in that the compressor tries to come on for a second or 2, then it quits. After 20 minutes or so it tries again. I took the front off and I do see some sparks from the top and I am assuming that I should start by replacing the starter capacitor. Any other ideas?
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It works ok
for two weeks; I empty the tank a reconnect unit, start to work but do not
collect any water. Open it clean it, put it back and work again two more weeks,
then same thing happened empty tank and reconnect and don’t collect water.
Mine does kick off after frost accumilates around 5 - 10 minutes with the temp about 55F. But it does not kick back on once the frost is melted. Is this normal? And if not, any Ideas on what I could do?
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