Ecobee Dehumidifier Control / Wiring Fault

Dehumidifier connected to ecobee does not turn on or remove moisture

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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

Dehumidifier not wired to ACC or dehumidify terminals, Dehumidify mode disabled in ecobee, Incorrect dehumidifier type selected, Failed dehumidifier control board or compressor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power to the dehumidifier and air handler before working on wiring.

  • Step 1 – Enable dehumidification: In Installation Settings > Equipment, ensure dehumidification is enabled and configured correctly (with AC or standalone).
  • Step 2 – Verify wiring: Confirm the dehumidifier control wires are connected to the correct ACC or dehumidify terminals on the ecobee and to the dehumidifier’s control input.
  • Step 3 – Check humidity setpoint: Ensure the dehumidify setpoint is below the current indoor humidity.
  • Step 4 – Test dehumidifier manually: Use the dehumidifier’s onboard controls or jumper its control terminals to verify it runs independently of the thermostat. If it does not, internal dehumidifier faults must be repaired.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Whole-Home Dehumidifier Control Board
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