Electrolux FFAD7033R1A dehumidifier: compressor not turning on

[mjh]

I have an Electrolux FFAD7033R1A dehumidifier.  It is not throwing any error codes but it sounds like the compressor never comes on; its just the fan that runs continously.  I had heard that there is a safety that turns off the compressor but i have no idea where that is on the unit.  Any guidance would be appreciated. thanks.  I have the back of the unit successfully taken off.

[mjh]

Just an update.  The compressor does seem to be running now but it is incredibly hot (like I can touch it for a millisecond...you would definitely burn yourself if you kept your hand on it for a few seconds).  However, no water seems to be accumulating.

[mjh]

Update.  Ran for about an hour.  Some water is in tray, but the compressor just shut off and the humidity is still much higher than the setting on the dehumidifier.  I suspect it is overheating and shutting down.  Any guidance appreciated on troubleshooting steps. thx.  I can post pix if thats helpful.

[Budget Appliance Repair]

@mjh Take a look at this discussion, many have been at the same point you are - this is a very common problem with these garbage Frigidaire dehumidifiers.

 

[Kendell]

If it is under warranty frigidaire will probably replace it, otherwise buy another one as it is not worth a sealed system repair