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Whirlpool
Dehumidifier

Model # D40A1 Official Whirlpool dehumidifier

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Refrigerant Access Valve, 5/8-in 978029
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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dehumidifiers

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Why does my dehumidifier run all the time?

Main causes: dehumidifier too small for the space, bad humidity sensor, faulty evaporator thermistor, low refrigerant, b…

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Why isn't my dehumidifier draining?

Main causes: clogged drain hose, drain hose not properly connected…

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Why won't my dehumidifier turn on?

Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, electronic control board failure, user interface control failure…

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Why is there frost on my dehumidifier's coil?

Main causes: room temperature below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, control system failure…

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Why isn't my dehumidifier's remote monitor working?

Main causes: weak or dead batteries, out of range, radio frequency interference…

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Why doesn't my dehumidifier remove moisture?

Main causes: dirty air filter, clogged grill, dehumidifier placed too close to the wall, dehumidifier too small for the …

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Why won't my dehumidifier run?

Main causes: collection bucket not installed, collection bucket full of water…

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Why is my dehumidifier noisy?

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Why does my dehumidifier leak water?

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Most common repair guides to help fix your dehumidifiers

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How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly

How to replace a dehumidifier sensor assembly

If the humidifier sensor doesn’t properly detect humidity or evaporator temperature, install a new sensor assembly, foll…

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Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board

How to replace a dehumidifier user interface control board

If the dehumidifier doesn’t respond when you try to set it, follow these steps to replace it.…

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board

How to replace a dehumidifier electronic control board

If the dehumidifier won’t power up because the control board has failed, use the steps in this repair guide to replace t…

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Time required
 45 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dehumidifiers

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

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How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…

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How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

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