the fan keeps running non-stop even after it reaches the set humidity, compressor is off but fan is on.

— asked by Riley

Quick answer: This is a designed feature, not a fault. The fan continues to run to circulate air and monitor humidity levels after the compressor cycles off.

Diagnosis

This is a designed feature, not a fault. The fan continues to run to circulate air and monitor humidity levels after the compressor cycles off.

How to Fix It

To make it completely shut off, you must turn the unit off manually with the power button or unplug it. In normal 'Smart' or 'Dry' mode, the fan will run continuously at a low speed for up to 3 minutes after the compressor stops to dry the coil and then may cycle on periodically to sample air.

If That Didn't Work

If the fan is running at HIGH speed constantly, even when the room is dry, that's different. Try a system reset: unplug for 5 minutes, then plug back in. If high-speed fan persists, the control board might be faulty.

Heads Up

This low-speed fan operation is actually good for the unit and energy use is minimal. It prevents musty smells by keeping internal parts dry and allows for faster response when humidity rises again.

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