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Humidity Control Failure / Undersized Capacity
Dehumidifier runs continuously and never reaches the set humidity
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Possible Causes
Humidity sensor out of calibration, Room size or moisture load exceeds unit capacity, Air leaks into room from outside, Setpoint too low for conditions
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Normal operation may include long run times in very humid conditions; ensure adequate ventilation.
Steps to improve control:
- Verify humidity: Use an external hygrometer to compare actual humidity with the unit's display.
- Adjust setpoint: Set the target humidity to around 45–50% instead of very low values like 30%.
- Seal the space: Close windows and doors and reduce sources of moisture.
- Check sensor: If the display reading is clearly wrong, the humidity sensor may need cleaning or replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Humidity Sensor
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