how do you fix when cooler is gone? it still tries to cool when turning on the coolers (light's on), but it just can't cool the water down
1124153
These units are junk. Even the company told me they were tired of taking complaint calls! return to store. Hope you have your receipt!
1619
We're currently in the process of a remodel and the cooler has yet to be put to use...Sorry not much help.
554862
Yes, we have had the exact same problem. I'm guessing this relates to a problem with the water sensor or the electrical connection between sensor and indicator light.
1486578
If your problemis that the unit doesn not maintain the desired temperature, my unit's temp did the same thing after a month or so. having nowhere to turn, I solved the problem by putting one of those frozen containers that come with plastic beverage and food coolers on the top shelve of the left compartment. I then kept entering the desired temp several times for both compartments. It took two shots with the frozen pack, but it worked. Both sides now hold their set temp.Goog luck.bluefox803@aol.com
1420751
Lucky you! I only got one year. If the fans work, the temp readout works, light works, everything works but doesn't cool it is a $5 dollar part. I spent $8 total to fix mine. I will try to include some links to help you. You can buy the parts on Amazon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBhVS7GhCOM
1237563
The top button is your answer, sounds like it might be faulty. I'm sure you've already tried to just take it out and unplug it and let it sit an hour or so then 1) put it back in the water for 20-30 minutes, 2) plug it in and set the temp. I love mine - and 78 works for my Beta but it will cycle through the choices just fine. I like the way it blinks at a different temp to show actual water temperature.
1082640
Peggy, It goes into an over heat mode and needs to cool down. Unplug it for a few minutes and then plug it back in. It should be good to go.
2051748
Did you run a couple of quarts of water through the water dispenser to get the water flowing? If you did, try turning the ice maker off, then back on. Check that the hanging wire in the ice basket is free & hanging down (sensor that tells it that the ice container is full uses that wire). Pull the ice container out then slide it back in - there is a wire on the back of the ice basket that goes into a "trigger" mechanism that dumps the ice - if it isn't in place, the ice maker thinks that there is no container.
1978971
Sounds silly be but when the cool button is on it stays cool (unlike some that go back to hot when you stop pressing, it's almost more like an on and off button)try pressing up and let it run for 10-15 secs. If that's not the problem try contacting the company they are really good at sending new ones are sending free replacement pieces. Good luck!!
1936696
The cooler does not continue to run if you 'hibernate' or 'shut down' your laptop. I only turn it off if put it on 'sleep'.
2237252
I take it you have called the company, do they have repair people on their lists that will help you? maybe you need to take it to the fridge repair people, really just saying what I would do. good luck
1425327
Be sure the red light on the cooler plug (into car outlet or AC adapter socket) is lit. The cooler plug fits very loose into the AC adapter (poor design) so it's easy for a bad electrical connection to occur.
1373440
It's probably broken. Mine did the same after 18 months, the defrost cycle ceases to work and the unit just ices up. It stopped making headway against the humidity, the water in the bucket is basically the ice melting a little.I threw mine away. It was a nice dehumidifier while it lasted. Too bad it's not built well.
1320174
I went thru the same ordeal. Finally I got rid of the fan/light. I spent a week and many dollars trying to get my lights to work. Bulbs, ballasts took it all apart and nothing. Wish I had the answer.
349595
I had a similar issue just the other day. It seemed the water temp wasn't moving. I unplugged it, let the heater sit (in the water) unplugged for about 20 minutes. Then plug it in again. I think the heater needs time to get acclimated to the water temp, before the filament or whatever starts cooking. Give that shot before you start slamming the heater against the wall. = )
768222
Haier never recommended this solution, but sounds possible. They couldn't find anyone to repair my TWO broken units and after a year finally refunded my money. I went with a portable swamp cooler instead, which was cheaper, lighter (I live in a 3 story walk up) and more effective. Good luck. If you live in Colorado, you can have mine.
700504
That sucks. When mine is on it's set to Cool/Low/62/No Ion. It still doesn't actually cool particularly well (as my review says), but it does stay on indefinitely. You could try "power cycling" it. Unplug for 10 minutes or so (to make certain the compressor is reset) then try again. Works for routers, lol. Also consider maybe its an electrical issue. Try plugging in to a different circuit or something? Or is something bouncing air back into it that could be causing it to get wrong air temps? I'm just throwing out ideas here. :)