Have you guys noticed a metallic/plastic smell when first plugging it in? Any advice? Does it wear off with use ?
353644
I had a smell in the beginning but as they say below it wore off...if it continues I would contact the manufacture for another model. Make sure to check for melting plastic...also make sure the outside doens get hot.
353645
There was a slight smell at first but it wore off. This is common in many electric heaters. I call it the newness smell. However if it continues to smell and the odor is strong there may be some defect. Possibly a piece of plastic stuck on the heating element inside. Give it a few days and let it run for a couple of hours.Keep a close watch on it.
353646
We had the smell of a new heater when it was first plugged in. I don't remember it being a metallic/plastic smell. It quickly wore off. There is no smell now.
684814
Plastic smell goes away after a few uses. The temp dropping I don't think is normal. You might want to check if it's still under warranty. Hope this helps!
2248700
I would suspect there may be an issue with the unit you received, I have had no unusual odors from the one I got. It does get a little warm when used a lot, but no smells.
1280474
It doesn't smell or smoke when it is first plugged in. It is safe to use. Did you take the plastic protector off the prongs before you plugged it in? Are you using this in the US or in another country? For safety it must be plugged into the correct socket with the right voltage.
1234452
Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
703167
I haven't had any problems with mine. Not sure on that one. Just glad they are cheap enough to replace if there is a problem. I would be more than willing to bet that it's not the plug. Maybe check with Amazon or try to contact the seller if possible. Wish I could be more help with this one.
421757
Hello,I got this vac and have had no problems. There was a bit of a smell the very first time I used it, but by the second time there was nothing noticeable. Mine has been a wonderful machine to use with absolutely no problems. I hope that you have the same experience.
12785
Hello when I first plugged my heater in the first time it had a weird smell but goes away with-in a week .
1962362
I found that after a year of use there is a metallic smell after I turn the unit off. Is that braining my harm?
591890
We had the same smell when ours started running, and it went away in a day or so. It's fairly common for air purifiers to give off the plastic smell for a couple of days.
689869
Yes, there is a separate button for the ion option so you can turn it off with the the lamp on. I did not think there was a "plastic" smell and I prefer to have the ion on myself.
924798
Mine didn't have an odor that I recall.. If it did, it went away real quick. Anything new and especially with plastic will have some slight odor but should go away as it airs out.
1340720
Depends on the smell. If it is a plasticky smell, it is due to it being a new product, all plastics emit an odor for a short time. A week out of the box and it will be gone, even a few hours in the sun will do it. If it is a burning smell, it could be a short circuit, if so return it.
1582854
Hi. I tried this but it only works for a few minutes, then I unplug, plug, works, then stops, etc. Have you found a solution to this? Someone said clean it but didn't tell me how...
194260
I have one plugged in all the time, and I just checked and it was cool to the touch. Hope this helps?
2208520
I've had no issues with the odor. I barely notice the "plastic smell" most people comment on. I have a friend who also uses one and his does not smell either. I took mine apart and put it through the dishwasher before ever using it. Now, I wash it off with rubbing alcohol between uses, and as I said, I never smell the plastic. I hope that helps... Good luck.