Bypassing Sensor on your Dehumidifier

[@mme33.3]

Oh my Jamaican sister I can't thank you enough for teaching me how to bypass the humidity sensor on my Frigidaire 70 pt dehumidifier 0 honey you just rock I've watched your video over and over😊 you made it look so easy... But it took me a lot longer than it took you;-) but I finally attempted it I've had the unit for 6yrs now it's actually my second one and I wasn't about to just throw it away... I called her all around to talk to maintenance people at appliance stores they just encouraged me to come in and buy a new one but there was no fix I saw the same error code and it stopped working... So I spent $300 twice so I was damned if I was going to throw it away 🤔 ur teaching video on bypassing the humidity sensor was INCREDIBLY WONDERFUL 😊 I have to admit It took me so much longer to do what you did it was hard-working with those hair like thin wires you showed how to strip and bypass the sensor ... It took me another two months to actually plug the unit in I was terrified of being electrocuted😮 so I also waited for my son to come over so I would have the courage to try it and OH MY LORD Honey# I felt so damned proud of myself that I got it to work it's the most self-esteem I've had in my and I am 67 and 1/2 years old and never felt prouder of myself so I am sending you good karma for ur incredible video huge 🤗

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

I know the feeling of accomplishment of which you speak. I'm so happy I was able to help you. Thank you for the blessings.

[@teddygonzalez87]

Omg what a beautiful voice and accent! Im from the Caribbean too but I speak Spanish. Good video thanks for the help!

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

@teddygonzalez87 Thank you, and you are welcome.

[@Chris3460]

Thanks! As others have said, the video you linked is no longer there, but your instructions were very helpful! F1 error is now gone!

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Glad I was of help to you.

[@gameofyou1]

I have a similar model, and had the humidity sensor fail. Just to get it running again, I removed the sensor and replaced it with a 20K resistor. Now it always thinks the humidity is 70%, lol. But at least I can run it on continuous mode. Thanks for showing an even easier method for people!

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

And now others will see your method and try it! Thanks for commenting, it truly is about helping each other.

[@beecee1235]

Thanks Chrissy. Good video. I fix machines for a living (not these). Your technical an logical approach is better than some, and as good as many repair people. If your worried about it staying on for ever and over heating, you could always plug it into a timer. The timers plug into an A.C. electrical wall socket, and you set the on and off times on the timer. Thanks again.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Oh wow! Thank you for the suggestion, this is really great. So far it times on and off mostly, sometimes not so your suggestion is appreciated.

[@carlossanchez9478]

Chrissy thanks so much for posting this video, my humidifier gave me the same F1 error code after 5 years of flawless service and I just did what you showed in the video and problem fixed at least until I can buy a new one. Thanks again I hope great things to come for you and your family.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

We appreciate your blessings 🙌

[@vPeteWalker]

Thank you Chrissy! The video you linked isn't available any more, but I definitely get the idea from your video. Really appreciate you taking the time!

[@marythecontrary]

Thank you Chrissy! I bought a used dehumidifier years ago that ran, but didn't collect water. Apparently if the full bucket sensor gets wet, it always think it's full and stops collecting water? My husband somehow bypassed the sensor and it collected water again. I'm not quite sure how it knew to turn off when the bucket was full after the sensor was removed, but it did. So for $15, we were able to use a $350 unit. By the way - I ADORE your voice and your accent. I could listen to you all day long. ❤️

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Thank you so much; I'm Jamaican. Ever been? We may not be experts but that is what makes the process fun. When we do things which saves us money, we learn in the process and it works! Lol

[@toterola451]

Thank you for posting this. It is certainly rare information, indeed! It's almost like General Electric (that's who makes these, no matter whose name is on the outside) doesn't want us working on them! Just throw it away and buy another one. That's the way of the world, anymore.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

You are welcome. I came across this because the need arose and being that the equipment was fairly new, I saw no reason to just throw it out. It still works in spite of some comments saying it will burn, etc.

[@toterola451]

@@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved, my machine has been working fine for about 4 hours now. I was about to throw it away because there's just no information about these error codes. Bless you for your perseverance and sharing spirit.

[@wavedancer17]

Yay!! I fixed mine!! Thank you for reposting your own video on how to fix it! Took me seconds :)

[@edgarcia7153]

How did you fix it?

[@Doc832]

I was looking all over for the video that showed which wires to splice. There is a sensor cleaning video but I think this is more permanent fix to remove the sensor issue all together.

[@rogervonschleusingen4603]

GOOD FOR YOU CHRISSY GIRL, GOOD WORK......GIRL POWER....YOU ROCK !!

[@usafa1993]

Thank you for this video. I would throw a wire nut/cap on those spliced wires.

[@mme33.3]

Omg u lil honey.... Women freaking Rock this is as expensive dehumidifier that you can put on me

[@richmauceri3514]

This worked for me. Thank you. Good explanation.

[@hoots00]

If you contact Frigidaire, they may send you a new humidifier because of the code. It’s worth a try…. I had a F0 code. They sent me a replacement in 2019. Recently, the replacement started with the F0 code. Now they are sending me another new one. They send you a form to fill out and send back. That easy.

[@anthonynoyer]

This only applies if you bought the dehumidifier. However, if you purchased the house without the receipt. Frigidaire will only reimburse up to $50 on a prepaid Visa card.

[@KholdanAntares]

If you don't have the receipt, you're out of luck.

[@satyendrakumar3995]

Thank you, This is very helpful. I had mine replaced in 2020 for the error code F0. I am contacting them to see if they will send me a replacement for the earlier replacement unit.

[@satyendrakumar3995]

Very useful video Chrissy. Thank you!

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

You're so welcome!

[@ElvisOmarRuizLopez-rp8ot]

Tanks alot your vídeo help mi alot tanks keep shering your knowleg

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

You are welcome. Happy I could help.

[@mrbatquano]

Excellent video but I am stuck at Step 0 - getting the back cover off. After removing the six screws, the top of the back panel remains firmly attached to the rear of the top panel. I'm thinking there are some hidden clips that need to be released but I can't find them. Your advice will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

I am so sorry that I can't remember how much exactly but I think there were 6 or 8 plastic clips which were really difficult to pull at first. I remembered having to use a flat head screwdriver to help me pry it apart.....there are 4 at the bottom and 2 at the top for sure.....the tops were the hardest for me to pull.

[@jlover911]

Bat Guano theres 9 screws. gotta get all 9 out and then snap off cover hard. it wont break i promise

[@jlover911]

Bat Guano be careful cutting these wires cause it controls thermostat which shuts off thermostat a d machine motor. if it doesn't ever shut off it will over heat and im not sure if it might go on fire or just shut down.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

@@jlover911 I agree but just to point out my thermostat still work.

[@charliebriley7591]

It will run constantly and overheat and catch fire it happened to me smoked and burnt up my basement terribly if you leave the house please unplug it you’ll save yourself a lot of grief .

[@susan9792]

Hi Chrissy great video! I have the same unit One of the pins holding up the water float snapped off I am temporarily using a piece of plastic to hold the float in place would you know where l can order another water float? if not then any ideas on how to fix it? Thank you so much

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Hey Suzanne, have you tried Amazon? I usually search tirelessly for items and usually find something. Unfortunately I am not an expert but if I come across anything I will let you know.

[@susan9792]

@@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved Thank you so much for your reply Chrissy I will search on Amazon

[@susan9792]

Hi Chrissy, just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to you!!! I found it on Amazon I would have never thought to check Amazon for this so happy you suggested it 😊

[@SavageVoyageur]

Oh sure, a week after I take my dehumidifier to the recycling center I see this video. Thanks anyway.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

@@SavageVoyageur I'm so sorry, store the knowledge for future use.

[@Zacht1980]

Thank you for telling me you are in Jamaica. I would never have known otherwise.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Really😮! I thought the accent was a dead giveaway!

[@andrewcosten4734]

I hope you realize that once you bypass that sensor, the dehumidifier can't detect what the current humidity level is in the room. The unit won't be able to tell when it's dehumidified the room down to your desired level and shut itself off. The humidity Up and Down buttons are now useless and the dehumidifier will run f-o-r-e-v-e-r because it can no longer figure out when to shut itself off.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

Thank you for the comment, quite helpful. And, i think you may have realized that i am lower than an amateur level in doing these fixes. That said, importing these machines to Jamaica is beyond costly so, coupled by the fact that i could not find a repairman with the experience to fix this issue, i really had to take my chances.

[@jameeledwards8836]

I'm by no means electrically inclined, but even to me that seems dangerous to circumvent the designed function of a device like that. Set and forget it after tampering, I don't think so!!

[@dougprentice1363]

@@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved you can get a cheap humidistat and put it near unit. If the humidity goes below 50%, just turn unit off.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

@@dougprentice1363 Thank you Doug

[@darrenpatterson965]

So what do you suggest Andrew? Use it as a dead weight?

[@rugger104]

How do you take the back cover off?

[@csjasjSaint]

Thank you. F1 now gone.

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

@@csjasjSaint Glad I could help.

[@damianjones6546]

Thanks for this. 👍

[@zacksoltesz4383]

Chrissy i have 5 wires and not coloured like yours

[@579.tbogie]

Typical female homeowner worried about people seeing her house LMAO enjoyed the accent and good video

[@ChrissyGodcallsmeBeloved]

LMAO!! Thank you.