I have a model QF1718498 purchased July, 1996. It runs, but the pan is dry as a bone. It is plenty humid in the basement. Not sure what the problem is. I took the cover off today and tried washing the coils, but no change.
Most of the auto shut off features would shut the whole motor down. It is running, just not pulling any water.
2007-08-23 14:33:25 · 8 answers · asked by Phil 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It may be running, but the motor is defective now. I had the same problem and had to buy a new one. It is not running hard enough to pull the moisture from the air, just running enough to make a sound...the sound of you need a new dehumidifier.
2007-08-23 14:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whirlpool Gold Dehumidifier
2016-12-11 08:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whirlpool Dehumidifier
2016-11-02 05:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't know that model you have, but I use a dehumidifier in my basement too! they have a filter in them if that get to plugged up it won't work right of collecting the moisture! If you have been running it too long without cleaning all the coils about ever 2 months that would be a problem too! But I would guess your model would have settings of how much you want to take out of the air down there! try turning it off for about an hour, then go back and turn it back on, but set the setting a little more then half way up higher, or try full blast, leave it run for about 2 hours! then check the water container if you have a container the water gets collected in! I know the newer ones now have a optional hose to run to a drain so you don't have to empty the water collecting container any more!
I know the older GE one I use will quit collecting water if I let it run to many months without cleaning off all the coils and the whole inside, dehumidfiers collect alot of dust particles too and makes a big mess of everything inside the units, so regular cleaning maintenance always keeps them running right! but on yours I would think your settings are set way to low!
2007-08-23 17:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you lost the refrigerant charge, assuming the compressor is running. If it is to cold in the basement, then the evaporator coils would freeze. If the compressor is running but the evaporator coil is not cold or wet then usally the sealed system has a leak. It is not worth repairing.It is what we in the business call a desposible appliance. But you will have to despose of it properly.Not in the trash.
2007-08-23 14:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by candyman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's eleven years old. That's about 70 in dehumidifier years. Time to replace it.
2007-08-23 14:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by J P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is level. I had the same problem and once I moved it to a level area it worked fine.
2007-08-23 14:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it too cool in your basement? Mine will not collect any water if the basement is less than about 60F.
2007-08-23 14:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by Teresa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋