Midea Poor Dehumidification / Low Capacity

Dehumidifier runs but collects very little or no water even in humid conditions.

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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

Dirty air filter or coils restricting airflow, Low refrigerant charge due to leak, Frost buildup on evaporator, Faulty humidity sensor misreading humidity

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before cleaning or inspecting internal components.

  • Clean filter and coils: Wash the air filter and gently clean both evaporator and condenser coils with a soft brush or coil cleaner.
  • Check for icing: After running for 30–60 minutes, inspect the evaporator. Light, even frost is normal; heavy ice or only partial frosting suggests issues. Defrost fully by unplugging if iced.
  • Verify room conditions: Ensure doors/windows are closed and the space is not too large for the unit's capacity.
  • Test humidity sensor: Compare the unit's humidity reading with a separate hygrometer. If readings are far off, replace the humidity sensor.
  • Suspected refrigerant leak: If coils are only slightly cool, with no significant condensation, and performance has declined over time, a refrigerant leak is likely. Contact a technician for sealed system diagnosis.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Evaporator Coil Assembly
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