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Short Cycling / Premature Shutoff
Dehumidifier shuts off after a short time even though the room is still humid.
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Possible Causes
Humidity set too high, Faulty humidity sensor reading low, Unit placed near a cold surface or air outlet, Control board logic fault
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Steps to address short cycling:
- Adjust settings: Lower the set humidity to 40–45% to keep the unit running longer.
- Relocate unit: Move the dehumidifier away from cold walls, windows, or direct airflow from HVAC vents that can cause false readings.
- Check humidity sensor: Inspect and, if needed, replace the humidity sensor if the displayed humidity is much lower than actual room humidity.
- Power reset: Unplug for 5–10 minutes to reset the control board.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Humidity Sensor
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