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WDH-20 Troubleshooting

  •  Not all the following problems are malfunctions.
Problem Possible causes 

Dehumidifier is not operating

Control cannot be set

  • Unit is operating in an area where temperature is higher than 35°C or lower than 5°C.
  • Bucket is full
Noise suddenly rises during operation
  • Noise will rise if compressor has just started
  • Power supply problem
  • Unit is placed on uneven floor
Humidity does not drop
  • Area to be dehumidified is too large. The capacity of your dehumidifier may not be adequate
  • Humidity level may be improperly set
  • If unit is operating in a room where temperature is from 5 to 15 °C, it will start to defrost automatically. Compressor will stop for a brief period of time (fan will operate in high fan speed). When unit finishes defrosting, it will be back to normal operation.
Little or no effect in dehumidifying
  • Room temperature is too low
  • Humidity level may be improperly set
  •  If unit is operating in a room where temperature is from 5 to 15 °C, it will start to defrost automatically. Compressor will stop for a brief period of time (fan will operate in high fan speed). When unit finishes defrosting, it will be back to normal operation
When first operated, the air emitted has musty-odor
  • Due to temperature rising of heat exchanger, the air may have some strange smell at the beginning
Unit has noises
  • There might be some noise if unit is operating on wooden floor
Swooshing sound is heard
  • Normal. This is the sound of the flow of refridgerant

 

  •  Problem of Water Leakage.
Problem Possible causes  Solution
When using drain hose, there is water in the bucket
  • Examine the drainage joint
  • Drain hose is not correctly installed
  • Drain hose is not correctly installed
  • Connect the drainage joint well
  • Clear the obstacle from the drain hose
  • Remove the drain hose and replace it. Be sure that the hos is correctly installed

 

  • Dehumidifier does not start
Problem Possible causes  Solution
Power indicator is not lit when power is connected
  • Power is not supplied for the dehumidifier or the power plug is not well inserted
  • Fuse is blown
  • Check if the power is lost. If yes, wait for the power to restore
  • If not, check whether the power ircuit or power socket has been damaged
  • Check whether power plug is loosen
  • Check whether power cord is damaged
Bucket full indicator is lit up
  • Bucket is not properly placed
  • Water is full in the bucket
  • Bucket has been removed
  • Empty the bucket and replace it
Unit can function normally but it can not start up
  • Humidity is set too high.
  • If you want the air drier, press - button to lower the figure or CO 
    button for unit to dehumidify continuously.

 

  •  Dehumidifier does not dry air as intended.
Problem Possible causes  Solution
Bad dehumidifying performance
  • Check whether there is any obstacle around the unit
  • Air filter is dusty and blocked
  • Doors and windows are left open
  • Room temperature is too low
  • Make sure there is no crtain shutter or furniture that blocks the dehumidifier
  • Clean the filter
  • Make sure all doors and wondows and other opening to the outside have been closed
  • Warm temperature is good for dehumidification. Low temperature will reduce unit’s working effect. This unit should be working in a place 
    where temperature is above 5°C.