CONDITION | CAUSE | REMEDY |
5. Noisy operating | Fan | If cracked, out of balance, or partially |
|
| missing, replace it |
Loose foreign material inside the housing. Tube hits frame.
Fan blade hits frame Internal compressor noise. Loose set screws
Worn bearings of Motor Assembly
Remove it.
Adjust tubing routine carefully.
Check Motor Mount. If loose, tighten it. Replace compressor.
Tighten them.
If knocking sounds continue when running or loose, replace the motor. If the motor hums or noise appears to be internal while running, replace motor assembly.
6. Water drips | The bucket is not installed properly. |
The bucket should be properly positioned on the hangers of the drain pan.
| Connection may be loose. | Check connection and repair. |
| Leak in bucket | Replace bucket. |
| Water drips when bucket removed for | Before removing bucket, the unit should |
| emptying. | be turned off. |
| Bucket overflows. | Check micro switch and float. |
7. Compressor cycles on overload | High or low line voltage. (115V ± 10%) | Check line voltage. It must be between |
protector. (OLP) |
| 103.5V and 126.5V volts. |
|
| If intermittent, provide new supply. |
| Poor air circulation. | Move dehumidifier for free and |
|
| unobstructed air flow. |
Heat Exchange clogged with dust or dirt. Motor
Short circuit or ground in electrical circuit Unit pressures not equalized
Capacitor
Wiring
Refrigeration system
Stuck compressor
Overload protector (OLP)
Clean dust or dirt on the Heat Exchange.
If not running, determine the cause. Replace if required.
Check electrical circuit. Repair.
Allow 2 or 3 minutes for pressure to equalize before starting compressor.
Test the capacitor.
Check the terminals. If loose, repair or replace.
Check the system for a restriction. Check compressor, replace compressor
Check OLP, if externally mounted. Replace if open. (If the compressor temperature is high, remove the OLP, cool, and retest.)
