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Obviously, there is an electrical short within the unit. Should it be repaired? Yes, if you want continue using it. But, is the cost of troubleshooting, finding the necessary part and repairing it worth it? Most of the time, the cost to repair a dehumidifier is about the same, as what a new one would cost. Now, if purchased an extended warranty, when you originally bought the unit 4 years ago, then you're probably covered for the repair.
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It would seem as though the compressor is bad...
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
Frankly, there's an electrical short inside the dehumidifier. Since it's new and still under warranty, contact the manufacturer. You'll find the information in the Owners Manual or on the Warranty Card. This definitely sounds like a case of poor workmanship.
But, just in case, plug some other small electrical appliance that you have into the same GFI receptacle and see if it trips then. If it does, it's a faulty GFI receptacle and not the dehumidifier.
either try a different outlet to see if the G.F.C.I. is bad on this outlet or if the dehumidifier trips on another line it could be the units motor start capacitor that shorted or the compressor is bad
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.
There was a recall on these - it depends on the age. I bought mine in 2003 or 2004, and they sent a repairman out to replace a circuit board. Call Maytag to see if yours was in the recall.
I believe it is highly likely you've got a short somewhere in your unit. The highest probability is that the cord is compromised. If that's not it, you could have bad winding insulation in the motor. It shouldn't be difficult to isolate the problem if you know your way around a multi-function volt/ohm meter.
I have a Whirlpool Model AD$)DSR1 Dehumidifier, with similar issues. When plugged in where it was operating for three years with no problems, it would trip the gfci within 10 minutes. I have it out in the garage right now with all the covers off, and I've had it running on a heavy duty outlet for about a half hour now. The compressor is too hot to touch (ouch!), and the condenser coils are only cool, when they should be quite cold. I am ready to judge that one of two things has happened: Either the compressor is bad, or the refrigerant has leaked out of the system.
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