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How to Repair a Dehumidifier

If your dehumidifier is no longer collecting water, if it will not run, if the coils are icing up, or if you are having any other troubles, we are here to help. We have easy to follow repair guides, we break all of our troubleshooting tips down by common symptoms. This means you will quickly be able to figure out what is wrong, and learn how to fix or replace the part. Over 80% of our customers rate these repairs as “really easy.” Click the symptom the corresponds with your problem and follow our step-by-step dehumidifier repair guide.

Common Broken Dehumidifier Symptoms

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Unit says bucket is full when it isn’t

When your dehumidifier bucket is empty and the bucket full light is still on, you need to first inspect at the float assembly. If there are no issues with the float you will then need to test the sensor assembly, float switch, and control board.

Reported By:

82% of customers

Won’t start

Learn how to repair a dehumidifier that will not start. You will need to test the float assembly, humidistat, sensor, control board, and auto shut off.

Reported By:

9% of customers

Coils icing over

If the coils on your dehumidifier are icing up follow this troubleshooting and repair guide. Learn how to test the humidity control, fan motor, bi-metal thermostat, and more.

Reported By:

3% of customers

Unit no longer pulling water from air

If your dehumidifier is no longer collecting water, repairing it is easy. Learn how to inspect the capacitor, overload, fan motor, and control board.

Reported By:

3% of customers

Won’t stay on

When a dehumidifier won't stay running there is likely an issue with the sensor or humidity control. Learn to test these parts and more with our repair guide.

Reported By:

3% of customers