Questions & Answers for: microswitch Dehumidifiers

...would even have to be an adjustable component in the circuit. The float is connected to an On-OFF microswitch and may be tested with the unit set to run. Remove the bucket and manually push upward ...

...on but not a sound. Hi, Could you check that the bucket is properly installed? It won't work if the microswitch isn't pushed in by the rod or lever which touches the bucket. If these suggestions do ...

...poking down from the roof of the bucket chamber which contacts the bucket-float at one end and a microswitch at the other. Check this if you can to see whether it is present, absent, lying on the ...

...poking down from the roof of the bucket chamber which contacts the bucket-float at one end and a microswitch at the other. The microswitch must be activated to make the compressor and fan run. ...

...part of the bucket.As the bucket gets full, the float pushes up on the rod which activates the microswitch to turn of the compressor. With me so far? OK, it could be that the rod is stuck in the

...floating part in the bucket moves up and down OK, but the light stays on, then I would suspect the microswitch which is on the other end of the lever / rod to be faulty. This is a job for someone ...

...so its not pulling any water out of the air. could be the thermostat or humidistat, check that the microswitch is being activated when you push the reservoir home, listen for a soft

...ahem, re inserting the reservoir with a little more gusto and eventually it kicks on. there is a microswitch that is activated when you push the reservoir home, it sounds like the switch arm has ...

...full; it's not full and won't operate Check for a sticking float arm. The float arm activates a microswitch when the tank is full. Also look for a sticking Microswitch. Here is a picture of the ...

After hours of tearing my hair I *think* I know what the problem is. Playing with the "bucket full" microswitch I temporarily made the problem better.. but it went back to as bad as it was originally.