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Frigidaire FAD704DWD13 dehumidifier compressor running continuously
For the Frigidaire FAD704DWD13 task, first determine whether the unit is intentionally in CONTINUOUS mode or is still removing a large amount of moisture. The opened Frigidaire owner guide says this dehumidifier can run continuously in CONTINUOUS mode, can run for a long time after a restart when room moisture is high, and can run too much when airflow is blocked, outside openings are open, the space is too large, or the room is too cold.
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KitchenAid KBRS19KTMS1 Runs Continuously While Food Gets Too Cold in Cold Weather
Do not diagnose the compressor from run time alone. For a KitchenAid KBRS19KTMS1 that seems to run continuously while food is extra cold during colder, drier weather, first measure the actual refrigerator and freezer temperatures and note the room temperature.
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Whirlpool Dryer Runs Continuously: Verify Cycle vs Heat-Pump Compressor
A Whirlpool dryer that appears to run continuously does not by itself prove that a compressor is running continuously. First identify the exact model and whether it is a HybridCare ventless heat-pump dryer.