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Dehumidifier: not kick off at a certain humidity % like 50% or 40%

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:10:28 -0700

hello there, i have a Hisence dehumidifier 32 pints and it doesn't shut off or should i say sucking air in. it goes to the lowest it possible can like 30% or 25%

% i think i remember seeing is it the pcb printed circuit board assembly? model number DH-35K1SLE5

Legend Brands LGR 7000XLi Dehumidifier 108110: My display is black. Fan off, but there is noise

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:45:07 -0700

Hi there, been running for a few weeks straight, has auto purge. Just went in, the machine is still making a noise, but the screen is dark and the fan is not running.

Tried pushing buttons, still nothing. Unplugged for a few hours, but acts the same when plugs in. Noise starts, but no display and no fan

Dehumidifier: Compressor only runs for 2 seconds

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:09:15 -0700

When I turn on the dehumidifier, fan starts and compressor seems to start (vibrates) and then turns off immediately. Fan continues to run. No water collection.

Dehumidifier: MEACO DRY ABC 10l DE-HUMIDIFIER : :Fault Code E1

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:11:10 -0700

My De-Humidifier is flashing error code E1 and after a couple of hours of Continuous Operation there is only a splash of water in the bottom of the collecting Tank with the humidity display hardly moving from 55%.

According to the MEACO Instruction Manual

Fault : E1

Error Coil temperature error

Display Flashes every 30 seconds

What is happening Unit stills dehumidifies but in defrost

mode only.

As a start , I have replaced what I assumed to be the Humidity Sensor KB 5150 located on the front of the cooler as that seemed a logical start ....but it didn't restore the De-Humidifier to proper working order.

Any ideas please?

Here is a link to the MEACO site for their De-Humidifier Instruction Manuals

https://www.meaco.com/pages/dehumidifier...

My model is : MEACO DRY ABC 10l DE-HUMIDIFIER

Thanks

Reg

⟐ Edited by author October 04, 2025 at 9:11 MST

Dehumidifier: Compressor not coming on

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:48:11 -0700

Why is the compressor not coming on

⟐ Commented July 27, 2025 at 11:48 MST

Dehumidifier: Help finding a compatible capacitor for GE Hisense DH70KP1WG

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:56:53 -0700

Need a new capacitor, and cannot find CBB65 50uF +5% 250VAC anywhere. I can find with a different uF or +6% or higher VAC. Specifically, the closest I have found is 50 uF ±5% 50 MFD 370/450 V CBB65. Should this work, or not?

⟐ Answer edited July 20, 2025 at 1:56 MST

Dehumidifier: Hisense Model DH-35K1SJE5 does not switch on | Diagnostic Help Sought

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:35:06 -0700

UPDATE 30 Jun 2025: There is no power in the red wires (circled in green). Also, the fuse (circled in orange) is blown … we only just discovered the fuse this time around. Ref. Photo 9. We can readily replace the fuse, of course, but wonder if it is pointing to failure of another component? Thoughts?

ORIGINAL POST:

When we switched on our plumbed-in Hisense dehumidifier this season, it worked initially, but had stopped working (control panel had gone dark) when we checked on it the next day.

We found a manual online but it does not address how to diagnose issues.

Seeking help with how to troubleshoot/repair.

Thank you

⟐ Commented July 01, 2025 at 1:35 MST

Dehumidifier: Not collecting or draining water

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:29:34 -0700

Hi there, I have a Midea dehumidifier MC50MSKBA3RCM. When I power the device on, it turn on and fan is running, however not collecting water in bucket mode or even in bucket less mode (drain pipe attached). I have removed the air filter and cleaned and still no luck. I had it run for few hrs and I see humidify drop a 1 or 2 celsius but no water. I have turned it off to prevent over heating or damage.

Any advice on how I can troubleshoot this issue? The unit, is couple years old. Used in 1 summer and now but not working.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented June 20, 2025 at 7:29 MST

Keystone KSTAD70A: How to swing the cooler air because it stuck one side

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:18:46 -0700

Plzz tell me itgotstuck one side

⟐ Answered April 08, 2025 at 4:18 MST

Dehumidifier: Why is my dehumidifier not working?

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:53:29 -0700

I have an off-brand dehumidifier that stopped working. The power wouldn't turn on, and the screen wouldn't light up. I took it apart and found a couple of small capacitors burned up. I replaced them and the screen has power again. I go to turn the unit on and it's like it goes to power up the compressor and shuts off saying "EF." The water bin is completely empty, and the float is definitely not stuck. I have no idea what else to check. I notice that the fan for it at no point comes on and I'm not sure how to check it. It has 4 wires and is def a brushless fan motor. It seems like the fan is not turning on which is causing the compressor to shut down but I'm just guessing. Any ideas would be helpful as I've already searched for info and didn't find anything.

⟐ Commented March 28, 2025 at 12:53 MST

Challenge 10l dehumidifier: Why is my dehumidifier collecting water in the air filter not the draw

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:22:50 -0700

My dehumidifier has not been collecting water in the drawer. I have just taken the filter off to have a look and noticed water in the back. Is there anything I can do about this? I can’t find any blockages to the water to drawer.

It is the Challenge 10l dehumidifier MDDN-10DEN7-QA3

Dehumidifier: Replacing the capacitor to the compressor in a dehumidifier

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:14:53 -0700

Seeking advice on replacing a capacitor to the compressor in an dehumidifier. The capacitor in question is a CBB61 3 wire 7uF 450V one, made New Tech. It is also rated at 50/60Hz

I have searched all over the internet to try to find one which is of the same ratings, with 3 wires to allow for a straight swap, however 3 wire capacitors do not seem that common, especially at the above values. I am instead now looking to swap it for a 4 wire capacitor or 2 wire capacitor and was hoping for some advice on how to go about doing this. The capacitor has one wire from the dehumidifier's main board which connects into it. 2 wires, a red and white then lead away from the capacitor to connect to the compressor. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance J.

Edit: Extra photos of the ID sticker of EasyHome dehumidifier and the capcitor at a different angle

⟐ Answered November 10, 2024 at 3:14 MST

Westpointe MDC 45AE: off float lever that turns off machine when full is worn out

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:08:29 -0700

The machine (Westpointe MDC 65AE) is 16 years old and one end of the float shut-off as worn out causing it to detach. How do I get a replacement?

⟐ Commented September 18, 2024 at 12:08 MST

Keystone KSTAD70A: Water collecting in bucket instead of draining through the hose.

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:40:01 -0700

How do we get the water to drain through the hose like it used to instead of collecting in the bucket?

⟐ Commented September 03, 2024 at 12:40 MST

Westpointe MDC 45AE: Says water full when tank is empty

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:29:26 -0700

We have made sure the tank is empty, but the water full light will not go off and the unit will not turn on.

⟐ Commented August 07, 2024 at 16:29 MST

Eeese ADAM: How can I fix error code E1?

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 01:46:22 -0700

My first real problem is how to open the device?

I have removed the 7 visible screws, but the plastic shell still doesn't come apart.

What else is needed to get inside this dehumidifier.

Keystone KSTAD70A: KSTAD70B Compressor seems to stay on inappropriately, starting icing

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:03:09 -0700

Hi:

I have the Keystone Dehumidifier Model KSTAD70B, it is very similar to the ‘A’ version. It has recently started icing-up and it appears it will run the compressor even when the fan is shut off. In fact, recently while it was seeming to run normally (cycles always start OK) I tested it by pressing the power button on the top panel, the lights went off as did the fan but the compressor just kept going. Per the ‘block’ schematic on the machine it would seem it is the power relay sticking that would cause this problem. Has anyone else had this issue? Eventually the compressor does shut off but only after it gets really hot . Is the relay the likely fix? I`ve already ordered a couple on ebay for $3 to try.

Thanks!

Tom

⟐ Commented July 18, 2024 at 6:03 MST

Dehumidifier: How to fix FO in my dehumidifier?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:21 -0700

How to fix My Frigidaire dehumidifier? Is on F0 error

⟐ Commented July 10, 2024 at 8:00 MST

Idylis 70-Pint 3-Speed Dehumidifier: How do I replace this button?

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 16:28:36 -0700

Basically, I've had this thing for years and years, it's sort of a little ragged, but it still seems to take water out of the air, honestly it got left running during some dusty work and it's never been the same since, the lights for the fan speed have also given up the ghost. but that's not what matters right now.

What matters is the power button is completely obliterated and I'm wondering how difficult it would be to replace it, I'm coveting hack-y solutions because they sure don't give these things away, trashing this thing and purchasing a replacement is eating a big loss

Technically sticking a small object into the hole and poking at the raw button on the PCB kinda-sorta-sometimes works, but it's getting worse if anything, this button's days are numbered.

Also a concern: if I replace this button, how do I seal it from moisture? I feel like it's not a great idea to just drop a different button in and be in the same "Sticking a pencil into the hole" boat.

⟐ Answered April 21, 2024 at 16:28 MST

Dehumidifier: Dehumidifier comes on, but no water in the container.

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:41:25 -0700

My Challenge MDDN-10DEN7-QA3 Dehumidifier I've had for a few years has suddenly stopped collecting water. It will come on and cold air will exit from the top but even if I leave it on for hours it won't collect any water in the container.

I believe it may be dusty on the inside but I'm not sure how to open it up and can't really find a guide online, but any other answers would be helpful if possible.

Thank you for any help.

⟐ Commented February 26, 2024 at 9:41 MST