Keystone
Overheating Electrical Component
Humidifier or dehumidifier has a burning or electrical smell during operation.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Overheating fan motor, failing compressor, burned wiring or connector, failing main control board component
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Immediately turn off and unplug the unit. Do not continue to operate a unit with a burning smell.
Steps:
- Visual inspection: After the unit cools, remove the cover and inspect for burned wires, melted insulation, or scorched PCB areas.
- Check fan motor: Smell near the fan motor and compressor area to localize the odor source.
- Replace damaged parts: Any burned wiring harness, fan motor, or main control board must be replaced.
- Professional service: If you cannot clearly identify and replace the faulty component, have a qualified technician inspect the unit before further use.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Wiring Harness
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