does the fan turn off once the set humidity level is reached, or does it run continuously??
1269542
it runs continuously. The compressor must cut in and out, but the fans always runs. I let mine run for a few days if it really gets damp, then it shut it off because the fan annoys me. The universe works very well though, and having the pump and discharge tube is great because you don't have to empty a bucket all the time.
285839
I am not sure exactly what you want so I will give the long answer: Each of the tank caps has a small plunger on it which is a "turn off" when the tanks are empty. You should see a light come on as each tank empties. The control panel has two knobs which control the fan speed and the humidity level. The humidity level is measured by in internal gizmo (sorry for the technical jargon) which will turn the unit off when the humidity level which you set is reached. I keep an inexpensive temperature/humidity gauge on my refrigerator so I can keep track of the humidity. You may have the humidity set so high that it never reaches that level so the machine never turns off. Or you may have the humidity set so low that the machine never turns on. Finally, the machine may actually have a defective sensor and you would have to check with the manufacturer. Happy Thanksgiving.
1165453
The fan keeps running, otherwise it wouldn't be able to keep an accurate humidity level in the area it is being used. The fan on this model seems to be more quiet than my previous dehumidifier. I hope this helps.
545021
Yes the unit runs continusly but you can hear when the condener kicks in to remove the humidity. When Humidity is low just the fan runs all the time.
1345151
The fan should not run continuously. If the evap. Thermostat is satisfied with the room temperature the whole unit should stop running. Make sure your setting is not on DRY.
1883087
Yes there is a switch inside the fan housing that you set so that it is just on and off look in the instructions for proper setting. I would install timer switch such as a Fan King see amazon it looks like a switch the timer is hidden by the switch plate. The fan needs to run longer to get the humidity out of the bathroom.
1057329
Thhe fan has a "mode" selector of off,on,heat & cool. In the "on" mode, the fan will run continuously.
1273642
No, it does not have to run continuously but only as it is "connected" to the "heat" or "cool" modes. There is a selection on the remote that deals solely with "fan" - on, off, or auto. I am responding from memory. I have it installed on the Mr. Slim Mitsubishi which is in my aviary -- but I recall there is a mode dealing only with the fan. However, if the heat or air is on, then the fan runs in tandem, as required, for either of those two settings. It is great because I can set the temperature and simply leave it.
371744
I own one of these. It works great! I live in southern Louisiana, and it keeps all the tools in my shed dry. Yes... the fan turns off when the compressor turns off... unlike some of the latest window air conditioner units. The fan runs only when the thermostat "kicks" the compressor on. After the proper humidity percent that you have chosen is reached, the entire unit is quiet... with only the pilot light showing on the on/off switch. I hope this helps you. I highly recommend this unit. RF, Cut Off, LA
1691235
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.
1642865
As long as you install the power switch to fan where you can get to it that's easy to do. Turning the fan off and back on immediately starts the fan in high speed. Turn off switch for about 10 seconds to put back in humidity control mode. Light turns yellow for full speed and turns blue when properly reset.
186902
I don't have my setup to empty into a drain but the unit I have does shut off completely when the desired humidity level is reached. I have been unhappy about this since the unit is not supposed to shut off completely (unless the water tank is full). I returned one unit after confirming with the manufacturer that indeed the fan should continue running even when the compressor stops (once humidity level is reached). The second unit they sent me is doing the same thing as the first - shutting off and then clicking back on....which wakes me up at night.
1479218
Yes. When it reaches desired humidity setting, the compressor shuts off first and the fan continues to circulate air for a few mins. It will automatically turn back on when humidity rises.
1466012
This question needs to be answered in two parts. The part of the unit that actually removes water from the air does indeed stop running when your set level is reached and starts again when exceeded. However, the fan that drives the air flow itself never stops. I see that as a real knock against this and many other Danby units as it keeps both sound and energy consumption higher than they need to be.
1514582
When the desired humidity is reached and the compressor shuts off, the fan does continue to run. It will continue to cycle the air and if you have the uv light option turned on it will freshen the air as it cycles through the dehumidifier.
1454660
No. the unit's motor continues to run but the humidifier itself shuts down as long as the humidity is at the desired level. Then it will kick back on fully when the humidity rises about the desired settings There is a timer that can be set for 2 or 4 hours. Then the unit will shut totally off but will not come back on until it is turned on manually.
318158
I've had mine for over a year and never experienced what you describe. Mine turns off and back on according to my humidity setting. Seems like a mechanical issue which might be under warranty.