GE Appliances Humidity Calibration / Sensor Drift

Dehumidifier shows incorrect humidity readings (e.g., 30% in a very damp room)

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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

Aged or contaminated humidity sensor, Sensor not in proper airflow, Faulty control board ADC circuit

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Steps to correct humidity reading:

  • Verify with external meter: Use a separate hygrometer to compare actual humidity to the dehumidifier's display.
  • Clean intake: Ensure the air filter and intake grille are clean so the sensor samples room air properly.
  • Check sensor location: Make sure the humidity sensor is not pressed against the coil or cabinet wall; it should be in the airflow path.
  • Replace sensor: If readings are consistently off by a large margin, replace the humidity sensor module.
  • Control board: If a new sensor does not fix the issue, the main control board may be misreading the sensor and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Humidity Sensor
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