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Maytag M7DH45B2A Dehumidifier Questions & Answers
Humidity sensor
It may be right. Are you sure you need dehumidification?
Put a free-standing humidity meter near the unit to check.
If you still want to run the dehum, take the humidity sensor out of the line and control the unit with a timer.
Why did it stop condensing water?
The condenser can only remove humidity if there is still humidity in the air. What's your Relative Humidity? A manual sling psychrometer is cheap enough to check it.
How do I empty the water tray on a maytag dehumidifier
Put machine on pause, On the front of your machine you'll see a seam that is the separation of the tank, gently put your hands on the side of the machine and you'll see and feel indentations of where you have to gently pull forward until you feel the tank coming off, make sure when you pull it is with equal pressure and you can use your thumbs to hold the machine from rolling when you take the tank off. ( it is a two handed operation), get ready for the tank coming out because depending on the amount of water in it, it may be heavy.
If your still stumped, I guess I can video it being done?? Good luck and let me know how it goes!
Owners manual
Try this link: http://www.shopyourway.com/manuals/12204
Code: CH 67
Bucket switch/float valve sticking? Take out the bucket and make sure the switch moves freely.
Where can i download pdf Manual ?
Hi peterj1ca. I understand you need a manual for your unit. Hereis a link you can use to find manuals and parts list for your unit:
http://bit.ly/ycsaac .
I hope these suggestions prove helpful. Sincerely, Melanie, Maytag Social Media Representative.
I've knocked out the circle
Hi,
There should have been threads the right size to connect the hose to right around the knockout circle...
heatman101
Compressor runs and gets hot
Don't run the compressor for any length of time without the fan operating. Is it possible that the fan must be replaced? Can you power the fan safely to test it?
Gary
How do I have the
the unit does not require 'recharging' unless you've had a refrigerant leak - in which case you will need a qualified AC TECH to recharge it for you, after, he/she has found and repaired the leak.
But, as I said above, without a leak in the system you do not need to recharge it.
Unit connected to drainage hose but still fills
Hi,
A few things to check... obviously if they work fine for a few years you have the knock out plug removed...
So... next is the hose... there is an algae that can grow in the hose that is almost invisible....take the hose off and run fresh water through it to make sure it is clean...
Then when replacing the hose, make sure that it runs continuously downhill and that it is not trapped... or in other words go up and down... this will air lock the hose and keep the water from flowing....
Then test it by pouring water into the bucket and making sure that it runs out...
heatman101
I do not have the
The drain hose connecter, which accepts a garden hose type coupling is an intricate part of the unit. It is not removable. If yours broke OFF, that's a different story. However, that Part # 5214A20027A Drain Hose Connect is no longer available. As are many other parts for Maytag Dehumidifiers, that were manufactured by the now defunct, Fedders.
Unfortunately, I do think you'll be able to run out to the local hardware store and get parts to fabricate one. As the lion's share of the part is internal.
http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/search/partinfo.php?partsID=282294&modelsID=116727&typeName=dehumidifierI'm sorry I don't better news for you. Thanks for choosing FixYa.
IT RUNS HOWEVER IT ISN'T COLLECTING WATER
There are 5 basic, but solvable reason for what you described. Please pay particular attention to numbers 1 & 2.
1. The humidity extraction level is set to HIGH. Lower it to 32-35%.
2. Air intake filter is dirty or clogged. Turn unit OFF, & Unplug the
Unit, before removing to inspect & clean it, if necessary. If washed,
allow filter to completely dry before reinstalling. DO NOT operate
the unit without the filter.
3. Obstructed air flow. Maintain a minimum of 12 to 18" of clear air
space around the entire unit.
4. Cooling coils are dirty and need to be cleaned. Use warm water & dish washing liquid to
clean the coils. Rinse and wipe dry. Apply a light coating of WD40 to the coils.
5. Ambient air temperature at floor level is between 40 - 60 degrees.
dehumidifiers do not work well between those temperatures
(Unless, you have a Low Temp Unit). This applies mainly to
where the air
temperature at floor level is colder than at shoulder level
in basement applications . Raising the unit up off the floor,
onto a sturdy table, counter top, etc, that can handle the weight
of the unit, plus a full tank of water, will usually resolve this
problem.
If
none of the above solves the problem, it may be a case of the
compressor needs to be recharged with refrigerant gas or that the humidity condenser sensor has failed. These things usually occur in units that are
5 years old or older. It's rare in a unit younger than that. But, it
can happen.
Hope this helped you.
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