can a dehumidifier turned on in laundry room cause pump to burn out/fail?
1670504
I have had a few of these burn out on me from using the dehumidifier into a sink with this pump attached. The vendor that I purchased from has been excellent in replacing the faulty units. After several replacements, I stopped keeping it on the automatic switch and just plug/unplug the unit each day. In my opinion, the sensor unit cannot handle the load. Hope this helps.
1670505
Shouldn't. I run mine in laundry room all the time to dry laundry hanging on close line. If the pump burns up likely from lint or debrie in pump or switch. Less humidity should make electric motor last longer.
1670506
If the dehumidifier is draining into the sink where the pump is connected I would say it could. The pump I had burned out because ice maker was constantly draining into sink. the pump eventually burned out
1670507
In no way should the dehumidifier cause the pump to burn out or fail in any regard. Failure can be caused by debris in the pump housing and jamming the impeller. Prolong time of this will burn out pumpa
1670508
The dehumidifier had nothing to do with the burnout . A stuck switch in the on position will overheat the unit causing a problem. Debris in the impeller will cause set up and possible failure. wrong voltage could cause failure. hope this helps. DK
1706082
Yes. I own a couple units. I couldn't get the humidity high enough that it would ever shut off. Granted I try to place them near a return duct for it to benefit other areas of the home as well.
1691235
I just checked my Dehumidifier unit and the Fan does shut off when the humidity is reached. My unit is running very well. I had two 40 Pint units and replaced them with one 30 pint unit in just the one room in the basement and it is easily maintaining the humidity level around 40 - 45%. Another point I will mention is that I received 2 checks today for the units that were recalled due to overheating. My 2 units did not overheat, but I guess it might have happened eventually. They were a few years old.
431427
Yes, same problem!! Issue began at about 18 months. Unit only has one year warranty, so nothing but kind words from customer support. Of my three dehumidifiers this one lived the shortest life, it's next predecessor was recalled (different brand) and my first dehumidifier (15 years old from Sears [i think]) just needs a fan. --maybe I can cannibalize the SD-65E and get the Sears unit back on its old feet? :)
555050
Both of the other answers are wrong. There is a "Dry" mode for dehumidifying. You can download the operating manual from Friedrich's site to verify that for yourself, but here is the relevant section from the manual...OPERATION MODE SELECTORPush the `Mode' button to rotate betweenMoneySaver → Cool → Fan → Dry modes.(select Dry mode for dry/dehumidifier operation)
953335
Physically, I think the answer is yes, but against code I don't know. But If the dryer is to remain in service, I say it's a no-go. Imagine the process. Turn off the breaker, unplug the dryer, plug in the charger, turn the breaker back on. And now imagine doing it every time you do laundry. And the charger's pigtail is pretty short, so imagine being down on all fours to do it.
307954
Sounds like you are continuing to DEHUMIDIFY with your Frigidaire unit. It is a fabulous machine, and does my entire 1,500 sq. ft. basement with no problems. Hopefully this will continue.
1827755
It is recommended not to run device without water. I presume this will prevent the pump from burning up.
446918
I don't think the pump turns off if the well goes dry. I don't have it near an open window and it's fine. I have other issues with mine and even sent it in to get it fixed and some of the features still don't work (can't set my timer for sleep mode). It's great if you just want a fan. I think it does chill up a small room really well. I cheat and fill up the well with 90% ice and just a little water. Good to clean out the fridge automatic ice maker.
770841
sometimes if you unplug it and then plug it back in it reverts back to a default humidity setting. check to see if the setting is below 65%. i intentionally put mine on 45% and just let it run. when it reaches 45% it still runs but the dehumidifier part is on standby until the level goes above 45%.
1152687
You have to plug this item indoors, which defeats the purpose of de-humidifying a room. The instructions suggest a garage or some area of the home where one can afford extra humidity. I live in an apartment, so this is a HUGE problem in the summer, when I have excessive humidity. There is no easy solution to this problem if you cannot affford any extra humidity while the Eva-dry re-charges. Sorry.
2108731
Yeah, there is a warranty, but I got a notice that this one and lots of others were being recalled--something about a fire hazzard. Maybe it's resolved, but I'd call to find out before buying any dehumidifier. I'll be doingthe same thing because we need one in our basement.
1206363
I never used the the dehumidifier mode, since the air conditioner dehumidifies the air while it is cooling. I have found that the settings are confusing and anytime that the power goes out the settings are reset and the settings revert back to Celsius. I play around with the remote control until it starts cooling again. During the summer during times of high humidity I had to empty the tank 3 times a day. When the tank is full the air conditioner cuts off to prevent overflow onto the floor. I had considered rigging a sump pump to expel the water in the tank through a tube in the window so that I would not have to keep emptying the tank. I have since replaced my portable air conditioner with a Frigidaire window unit. The window unit has the benefits of draining the water out of the back onto the ground, the settings do not reset when power goes out so the air conditioner resumes cooling when power returns, and my energy bill went down quite a bit when I switched to the window unit. I believe that there is no way to stop the tank from filling up when the unit is running, so you may want to rig a 12 volt bilge pump or sump pump in the water tank and send the water build up out of the window through tubing. You may contact Danby who was of no help anwering my questions. If there is anyway that you can use a window unit you should do it, the window unit will pay for itself through lower energy costs.
1567401
That is evidently how this dehumidifier is designed. It probably has to do with getting air to the humidity sensor. I keep my unit on low fan and turn it off for periods of time when I know the humidity is relatively low.
1295766
NO -- not automatically anyway -- I would recommend a timer switch, that you can turn on for 10 to 30 minutes. If the dehumidistat switch is already installed you could add the timer switch in addition to it...
1829050
It will run while its dehumidifying and for a few minutes after the compressor shuts off; unless you have it on continuous mode.
845849
The Danby dehumidifier I received never worked, and none of the Danby local service centers would repair the unit. I had to return it at my expense. I do not recommend purchase of Danby dehumidifiers. Sorry I was not able to answer your question.