20 Most Recent Haier DE45EAL Dehumidifier - Page 4 Questions & Answers

if this model doesnt have the removable filter on the middle right side then the filter is not removable by std means and unit will need to be dissasembled for this , Now there are a few reasons for unit to freeze , and yes your right one of them is a dirty air filter . and if its gone too far then a dirty condenser coil as well , also if unit is over three years old then it's possible that due to overheating some of the gas chanrge has gotten out , reducing it's efficency making it run longer with no cool down and freezes up , also if your asking it to remove more water than its designed for (setting to high) it will freeze up as well , std moisture for a home is 70 %rh purchase a small meter to measure this ,(some units have one built in) see how much water you really have ?

If you can hear its fan running but it produces no condensate, then it's apparent that either the compressor is not running, or that the humidity setting needs to be lowered. If the compressor simply won't start, then it's time to replace that unit. Compressor or controls repair is far too costly. It's best to put that money into a new dehumidifier. Frigidaire units are highly rated and that's what I would recommend as a replacement.

I would talk to your medical professional. I have no idea what a catheter has to do with s dehmmidifier.

Unplug it and see if the air path is clean. Then power it up and check the compressor, if it is not operating you know the source of the problem, if it is then you probably are low on refrigerant. You can put a thermometer on the cold portion of the coil and see if it cools below the dew point (it won't) to confirm.

Define problem please.

My suggestion contact your insurance company. If it is less then your deductible trash it and get a new a new one. Lightning damage does not appear all at once, and you may have years of problems before everything is found. ESD damages semiconductors, we just do not know when they will fail.

The motor bearing may need some machine oil or the fan set screw that attaches the fan blades to the motor shaft may be loose.

Many just attach the hose at the reservoir; from your description, Haier apparently has a separate location. Check that the point that the hose attaches has an opening (many don't, they expect you to drill it). It should then drain through gravity. Check to make sure that no part of the drain hose is higher than the bottom of the reservoir, otherwise it can't drain. It won't siphon because each time the the tank empties, the suction is broken and the siphoning can't continue.