I set my unit at 50 for humidity, but no matter how long it runs, it stops at 67. What is the problem how is it corrected?
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We have had our unit for almost a year now and have the same problem. Ours will get down to about 62 or 63 at times but never lower. We have tried it under all conditions, auto, continuous, and normal. If anyone gets back to you with a solution please let us know. Thanks
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Check with a Whirlpool dealer--there has been a huge recall on some of their dehumidifiers. Mine was one of them. The dealer gave me a toll free # to call (I'm sure it is available on the web). I needed my original sales reciept (copy of which my dealer had) and Whirlpool sent me a full refund. I asked if they wanted the old machine and they said, "No." I don't know if it would be possible without the sales reciept, but you might investigate.
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There is a timer on the unit. Make sure it has been turned off. If it isn't it will shut off before it reaches 50.... I know you said it runs longer and still doesn't drop down to 50. Make sure you read instructions and check all settings. I had this problem in the beginning... I had to read the booklet again.... Hope this helps Mine works great
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Unplug the unit from the power supply and the pad itself. Replug it in. Check the cords as well so they are impinged.Check for humidity levels in the room. Also, mine has been set for minimal time needed and not on the 8 hour settings. I also power it down every day. I don't wash it either.The instructions also stateto checky the connectivity. It also could be set at a too high of temperature.If not resolved by any of these methods, it needs either service from the sales staff or it is broken.
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Charles,The unit has been a little disappointing, but not enough to return it. The humidity it measures is about 15% off, so I just compensate for that. If you set it for 60%, the compressor and fan will run until it reaches 57%, which seemed a bit odd to me. The unit does not measure temp, as was advertised. The fan does shut off once it has overachieved on the desired setting.
174627
No, the fan does not run all the time. Once you have set your humidity level the unit will only activate to maintain the the desired level.
2097370
There is not a specific humidity level the unit is set to. It runs continuously to remove any moisture within the designated area.
27290
You can set it to run anywhere from 1 - 12 hours or continuously. It will cycle when it reaches the humidity % set-point.
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From what I am understanding from Eva dry, after the target humidity of 55/60% has been reached, on the auto setting, only the fan runs to sample the air, until the humidity increases, then the machine changes to high speed. However with that said, it still looks like it still uses those 330 watts, I just started mine this morning also, if I'm reading the manual right, the whole machine shuts down after 10 hours even if the timer isn't set. I like the build of the unit, and the colection bucket is sturdy as well. Time will tel just how good it is also it started catching water about 20 minutes after starting the machine. I hope this has helped you, in your decision. Take care, and have an awesome spring and summer ahead.
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I have never experienced this problem thank goodness! All I can say is your humidity must be very high.
610378
No. My unit runs until I turn it off. If you are using the humidity setting, obviously you will need to add more water. I suggest you contact Sharp about this issue.
1663279
Just reports humidity. My humidity sensor is so-so and doesn't work after an extended period of time (24hrs). So basically I leave it off
643145
The humidity reading on my old unit that eventually failed got funky and was reading about 30 percent lower than what it should have been. But the replacement unit I bought over a year ago has been right on the money so far. What's weird, however, is that the humidity reading INDOORS on my MAIN unit has gone bonkers now and is reading about 20 percent less than it should be. So go figure. But I have a digit-readout humidifier that I use in the winter, so that's not as important to me as the temperature.
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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.
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Bought one some time ago, what I found out is the air flow is low volume. Hold your hand over the top and you will feel a slight air flow.I installed a small computer system (thermal logger) and download the data every 6 months to check on the temperature and humidity. My readings are consistant year round. hope this helps
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When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier is better than any other I have tried.Ken When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier... » Read More When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier is better than any other I have tried.Ken « Show Less
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The humidify auto on/off doesn't work. Might just be my unit. I like the unit because it is quiet and has 2 speeds. It was suppose to be 35% humidity on this unit.
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&lt;30% is where you'll see 10-15 degree decreases in your room. When humidity gets over 60%, evap coolers stop working, and in fact can increase the temperature by pumping in hotter, more humid air. At 50% humidity, you'll only get 2-5 degree decreases. With a smaller unit like this, I doubt that you'll notice anything above 50%. Right now in SLC, UT, it just rained. Humidity is about 53%. I can feel cool air coming out of the unit, but it doesn't travel more than 5-10 ft from the unit. When the humidity is the normal 20-25%, this thing blows frigid air and cools my 200 sq ft room quite well.
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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.