Danby Dehumidifier -- how to remove panels / case - humidity reading at 90% constantly

[SteveH66]

I have a Danby Model DDR060BFCWDB Dehumidifier (Purchased new in 2019) and it has been working fine up until about 2 weeks ago. The humidity level is continually reading 90% which is wrong first of all (actual is around 60%) and secondly, based on this reading, one would think the compressor would be running continually but it is not. If I do turn it off for a bit and back on, I do hear the compressor run, and I do see it cooling and condensing water which runs to my sump pit via a clear drain hose.

The unit has been kept clean and not full of dust or mold or anything like that. Nonetheless, I suspect it could be the humidity sensor and my next step is to simply open the case / remove the panels to get a closer look and clean the internal components. Of course Danby support is of no help, and I have not been able to locate any tech documents on this unit.

See below pics for more info, and what I am trying to do is separate / pry off the rear panel after removing the 3 screws.. there appear to be some clips or a mechanism holding it together, so just looking for tips on the correct process to remove that rear panel from the unit. Thank you!

On another note, and I think I will post this as a separate topic, but I am tired of these residential dehumidifiers failing after a very short life, and as per what I have seen discussed in other threads, a $250 unit is just not worth repairing (economically speaking) through a service company, hence the DIY route. I am also considering a commercial unit -- one such as the unit at this link. Does anyone have experience / opinion on units such as this for a residential basement?

Here is a pic of the unit

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The circled locations are the 3 screws I have removed on the rear panel below

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This pic below shows the back of the unit with the rear panel on the right

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[Dan O.]

I do not know how to service that particular unit but that previous forum message linked below might help with your complaint.

Dehumidifier help needed

Not sure if this is being posted in the correct area, I didn't see a dehumidifier specific forum. My GE AHW50LMG1 is experiencing issues. several days ago I noticed that the humidity readout on the panel said 95% humidity. The room (basement) felt relatively dry, we usually keep it around 65%...

www.applianceblog.com

 

[SteveH66]

I do not know how to service that particular unit but that previous forum message linked below might help with your complaint.

Dehumidifier help needed

Not sure if this is being posted in the correct area, I didn't see a dehumidifier specific forum. My GE AHW50LMG1 is experiencing issues. several days ago I noticed that the humidity readout on the panel said 95% humidity. The room (basement) felt relatively dry, we usually keep it around 65%...

www.applianceblog.com

Thanks, will give that a try.

 

[SteveH66]

I determined how to further disassemble. There are additional screws accessible from the inside (left side In the 3rd pic above) that once removed allow one to remove the top, 2 end panels and finally that large rear panel on the right. I have also replaced the small humidity sensor / circuit board assembly with a new one and the unit is working fine again.

 

[Dan O.]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for the disassembly tips for others.