Sears Dehumidifier not running
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05-15-06, 11:37 AM
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Sears Dehumidifier not running
I have a 2 yr old Sears model 580 5470 1400 dehumidifier in the basement. We've had a very, very dry year and it has not been running for 6 or 8 months, I suppose. It is getting power, the electronics are lit up, and it will even run a couple of minutes when I remove the bucket, lay it on its back, reinstall the bucket, and set it to "on". After a minute or two, though, it quits again. Coils are clear. I also cleaned the filter. No other problems before now. Also, no odd noises, smells, or vibrations.
Thanks for any input
Mackeybear
Thanks for any input
Mackeybear
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05-15-06, 07:48 PM
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It could be a # of things! Id take it in to sears! Did you turn the dehumidifier on its Side?
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05-16-06, 05:46 AM
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The dehumidifier should be kept in an up right position at all times. If not the oil will run out of the compressor and cause serious damage.
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Originally Posted by Mackeybear
I have a 2 yr old Sears model 580 5470 1400 dehumidifier in the basement. We've had a very, very dry year and it has not been running for 6 or 8 months, I suppose. It is getting power, the electronics are lit up, and it will even run a couple of minutes when I remove the bucket, lay it on its back, reinstall the bucket, and set it to "on". After a minute or two, though, it quits again.
I have the same model, and it's doing the same thing. Have you figured anything out?? It's driving me crazy! It turns on, then turns off.
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05-23-07, 07:49 PM
We had a Sears dehumidifier that ran like a trooper for about 2 1/2 years then it had enough and died. We never buy extended warranties and Sears told me that a service call was $90.00.
So, we looked at new dehumidifiers and chose LG. Interestingly enough, the LG looks like a nicer Sears. Turns out they make the Sears unit. However, the LG comes with a 5 year warranty.
We don't buy ANYTHING at Sears...
So, we looked at new dehumidifiers and chose LG. Interestingly enough, the LG looks like a nicer Sears. Turns out they make the Sears unit. However, the LG comes with a 5 year warranty.
We don't buy ANYTHING at Sears...
