Midea Excessive Noise / Vibration

Dehumidifier is very noisy during operation; rattling, buzzing, or grinding sounds.

Advertisements

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.

Advertisements

Possible Causes

Loose fan motor mounts, Debris in blower wheel, Worn fan motor bearings, Compressor mounting grommets deteriorated

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before tightening or removing parts.

  • Check for loose panels: Tighten all exterior screws. Add foam or felt strips where panels vibrate.
  • Inspect fan and blower: Remove covers and check for debris in the blower wheel. Clean thoroughly.
  • Check fan motor mounts: Ensure all screws and rubber grommets holding the fan motor are intact. Replace worn grommets.
  • Compressor noise: If noise comes from the compressor, inspect rubber mounting feet. Replace if hardened or cracked.
  • Replace noisy motor: If the fan motor makes grinding or squealing sounds, replace the "Midea fan motor assembly".
Advertisements

Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Fan Motor Assembly
Check Price on Amazon

We may earn a commission from links on this page.

Advertisements