April 20, 2023

Dehumidifier articles

These dehumidifier articles from Sears PartsDirect help you get the best possible results from your machine. From the answers to common questions to cleaning and maintenance tips, we can help. Check out our DIY dehumidifier repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.

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Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

How to read a wiring schematic video

How to read a wiring schematic video

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

How to stop dehumidifier leaks

How to stop dehumidifier leaks

Here are some tips to stop a dehumidifier from leaking water.…

Dehumidifier doesn't collect water

Dehumidifier doesn't collect water

Why your dehumidifier doesn't collect water and how to resolve the problem.…

How does a dehumidifier work?

How does a dehumidifier work?

Discover how a dehumidifier works.…

What size dehumidifier do I need?

What size dehumidifier do I need?

Get help deciding what size of dehumidifier to buy.…

How to clean a dehumidifier

How to clean a dehumidifier

How to clean a dehumidifier for more efficient operation.…

Dehumidifier common questions

Dehumidifier common questions

Find answers to questions people often ask about their dehumidifiers.…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers

Choose a symptom to see related dehumidifier repairs.

Main causes: dirty air filter, clogged grill, dehumidifier placed too close to the wall, dehumidifier too small for the …

Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, electronic control board failure, user interface control failure…

Main causes: dehumidifier too small for the space, bad humidity sensor, faulty evaporator thermistor, low refrigerant, b…

Main causes: weak or dead batteries, out of range, radio frequency interference…

Main causes: room temperature below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, control system failure…

Main causes: clogged drain hose, drain hose not properly connected…

Main causes: loose fan motor mounting screws, loose compressor mounting bracket screws, bad fan, faulty compressor…

Main causes: collection bucket not installed, collection bucket full of water…

Main causes: collection bucket not installed correctly, cracked collection bucket, loose drain hose connection…

Most common repair guides to help fix your dehumidifiers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dehumidifier.

How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board

How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board

If the dehumidifier won’t power up because the control board has failed, use the steps in this repair guide to replace t…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board

How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board

If the dehumidifier doesn’t respond when you try to set it, follow these steps to replace it.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly

How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly

If the humidifier sensor doesn’t properly detect humidity or evaporator temperature, install a new sensor assembly, foll…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less