Keep
in mind, that a dehumidifier only draws humidity from the air, if the
level of humidity is higher than what the controls are set on. For
instance, if you have the dehumidifier set on 65 to 70%, that's a high
level of humidity to maintain in a house. If you have it set for 35 or
45%, that's a low level of humidity to maintain in a house. Which,
generally is what you want to maintain in the hot, humid summer months. Also, it's not uncommon on some dehumidifiers for the fan to almost run constantly. It's designed to keep the air moving, in a effort to detect when the humidity level rises.
Also, a dirty air intake filter makes the unit strain to
keep up and can't take in moisture as it should. So, if you haven't
cleaned the filter no is the time to check and clean it. And
while your at it, clean the cooling coils too. Since it sounds like this unit has been working hard for 2 weeks.
The easiest and
best way to test a dehumidifier at home, to see if it's working
properly. Is to place it in the bathroom and turn the shower ON and
don't operate the bathroom's exhaust fan. Set the humidity level low
(45%), turn the unit ON and close the door when you leave. Wait 15 to 25 minutes and check the water collection bucket. If there's water in it,
it's working as it should.
For more information on the proper operation of a dehumidifier, go to the Tips section of Fixya and look up "Taking the confusion out operating a dehumidifier".
Hope all this helps you troubleshoot and solve the problem. Please let me know. Thanks.
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
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