Model # SDH501B20 Official Whirlpool dehumidifier

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Retainer

Part #950056

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Lens

Part #998846

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#16

Air flow and control parts diagram

Plate

Part #998779

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Humidistat

Part #1162578

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Electronic wire

Part #1162377

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#21C

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Washer

Part #489091

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Return bend

Part #708532

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Restrictor tube

Part #1162154

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Bend-retrn

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Harness

Part #484136

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers

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Why doesn't my dehumidifier remove moisture?

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

Why won't my dehumidifier turn on?

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

Why does my dehumidifier run all the time?

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

Why isn't my dehumidifier's remote monitor working?

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

Why is there frost on my dehumidifier's coil?

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

Why isn't my dehumidifier draining?

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

Why is my dehumidifier noisy?

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

Why won't my dehumidifier run?

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

Why does my dehumidifier leak 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.

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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…

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45 minutes or less

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.…

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30 minutes or less

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…

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Time required

45 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers

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Model # SDH501B20 Official Whirlpool dehumidifier

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers

Why doesn't my dehumidifier remove moisture?

Why won't my dehumidifier turn on?

Why does my dehumidifier run all the time?

Why isn't my dehumidifier's remote monitor working?

Why is there frost on my dehumidifier's coil?

Why isn't my dehumidifier draining?

Why is my dehumidifier noisy?

Why won't my dehumidifier run?

Why does my dehumidifier leak water?

Most common repair guides to help fix your dehumidifiers

How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board

How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board

How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How does a dehumidifier work?

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