Water tank smells of chlorine + plastic I had a smell problem with the water tank even with bottled spring water. I have been using this machine three times. Anyone who would love to share any tip on this problem? Water tank smells of chlorine + plastic I had a smell problem with the water tank even with bottled spring water. I have been using this machine three times. Anyone who would love to share any tip... » Read More Water tank smells of chlorine + plastic I had a smell problem with the water tank even with bottled spring water. I have been using this machine three times. Anyone who would love to share any tip on this problem? « Show Less
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When we first got it I could smell it in my coffee cup but now it has gone away. I think it is something in the plastic that eventually goes away. My wife on the other hand has never smelled it.
830352
We just purchased this and noticed the same smell. Glad to hear it goes away...
830353
Yes I too found it a little chemically at first as well. But I've experienced that with every new Coffeepot. I did the water-only brew twice before my first brew. It was still a little chemically so I did another water- only brew. This helped. The new pot smell quickly goes with regular use.
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No, I haven't noticed any odor. How long have you been using it? Have you ever cleaned the filter? Sometimes mold can build up in the tank itself. I had that happen with my old dehumidifier. I used to clean it out with a diluted bleach solution to remove any mold build up. Hope this helps! Let me know if it doesn't,,,I will be on the lookout for that happening in mine. Good Luck J. Young!
1073289
No, my 3 bottles haven't smelt bad at all after taking the top plastic cover off, but my friend said her 'Mega' brand krill does smell bad, is this the one you have. Otherwise I'd return it for a better batch.
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Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
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I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
1556673
We have a horrible problem with chlorine - you can even smell it when the water runs for a bath! The Brita filters takes ALL of the chlorine taste out. I would highly recommend using them.
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The water tank is plastic & so is the steeping carafe. The unit is not BPA free. I doubt any plastic is safe, even if BPA free. From my research, BPA leaches most from older plastic & extreme temperatures. So I add a couple ice cubes to the steeping carafe and have changed out the entire unit every two years. I've had three of these.
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Best thing I have found to do is if you are using the humidifying feature to always keep water in it. it only got smelly when the humidifier ran and the water ran out. Also once you fill up the water and run the unit for 20-30 min the smell goes away. so far it seems to be the only problem I've experienced with this unit.
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I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
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I haven't had any odors come from my water or unit. The odor must be caused by the minerals and things in your water. Mine is attached to the cold water line and fills the tank as fI use it.
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we have the same problem. Had same brewer for 4 years before it started leaking.Very convient brewer to use BUT This new one has a plastic smell even after 2 weeks. tank hotter than old one- must be new plastic and metal compositions used in the parts and BUNN isn't testing product enough. Amazon.com please use your collective costumer complaints as influence with BUNN.
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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.
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I noticed an interesting odor when I first started operating the humidifier however that subsided within a day or so. Almost smelled like new plastic if that makes sense. Hope this helps!
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I got mine last summer. No I never noticed a bad plastic smell on the one I have. This is all I can tell you though.Susan
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It doesn't have a filter and I generally use a countertop water filter however I have put just normal tap water in and after it boiled there wasn't any chlorine smell or taste in the water. I have had this machine since January now and swear by it. Absolutely a great purchase. If you have a water softener the machine will stay scale free indefinitely as well. Very low maintenance. Also the power consumption is very low. I leave mine on 24/7 and after I measured the power consumption with a kill a watt meter I found it will only cost me $2.50 a month to run if it is on all day every day! Which is cheaper than 2 bottles of water. It doesn't have a filter and I generally use a countertop water filter however I have put just normal tap water in and after it boiled there wasn't any chlorine smell or taste in the water. I have had this machine since January now and swear by it. Absolutely a great purchase. If you have a water softener the machine will stay scale free indefinitely as well. Very low maintenance. Also the power consumption is very low. I leave mine on 24/7 and after I measured the power consumption with a kill a watt meter I found it will only cost me $2.50 a month to run if it is on all day every day!... » Read More It doesn't have a filter and I generally use a countertop water filter however I have put just normal tap water in and after it boiled there wasn't any chlorine smell or taste in the water. I have had this machine since January now and swear by it. Absolutely a great purchase. If you have a water softener the machine will stay scale free indefinitely as well. Very low maintenance. Also the power consumption is very low. I leave mine on 24/7 and after I measured the power consumption with a kill a watt meter I found it will only cost me $2.50 a month to run if it is on all day every day! Which is cheaper than 2 bottles of water. « Show Less
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I've had mine for months and haven't had a problem. But I always rinse the chlorine off after every use.
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Every distiller I've ever owned has produced an odd smelling product.. I've owned this unit for a while now but maybe the odd smell/flavor I'm experiencing the same as other distillers (including all stainless steel models). I run my distilled water through a brita to remove the odd smell/flavor. Even store bought distilled water is run through carbon to remove the odd flavors. perhaps this smell you folks are talking about is different than the one I experience and only applies to the ones manufactured after the one I purchased.