Frigidaire Humidity Calibration Drift

Dehumidifier’s humidistat reading is inaccurate compared to other hygrometers.

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Possible Causes

Aging humidity sensor, Dust contamination on sensor, Sensor placement affected by unit exhaust air, Control board calibration drift

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Steps:

  • Compare readings: Place an independent hygrometer several feet away from the unit and compare readings.
  • Adjust setpoint: Compensate for minor inaccuracies by adjusting the setpoint (e.g., set 5–10% lower than desired if the unit reads high).
  • Clean sensor area: Clean the intake and around the humidity sensor to remove dust.
  • Relocate unit: Avoid placing the unit where its warm exhaust air blows directly onto the sensor.
  • Replace sensor: For large discrepancies, replace the humidity sensor with a Frigidaire-compatible part.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Humidity Sensor
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