Is there an ozone odor when in use?
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Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other hand, "don't smell anything!". (which is the whole point.) Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other... » Read More Supposedly the "negative ions" produced by the Truman Cell (I think?) actually reduce Ozone, according to some of the company info I read today. It even says that since the negative ions cause dust to be "heavier", not to arrange the air purifier in such a way that it draws the room air over you while sleeping. Presumably the heavier particles it's trying to capture, will land on you and you'll be breathing in the dust and pollen, etc before the Truman Cell can get them. Sounds good to me. And the air does have a weirdly fresh odor, to me. My DH, on the other hand, "don't smell anything!". (which is the whole point.) « Show Less
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Mine didn't have any odor either. So there's no problem. Bad odor are usually related with expired items.
2189066
There is no odor at all. Been using mine over a year and it still is in perfect shape. Recommend 100%.
996936
I don't smell ozone like I did when I had ionic breezes... not sure, though. This product DOES really work!
1401713
There is a slight "something cooking" odor, more so when the unit is new. Mine is over one year old and I don't notice the odor any longer.
865513
I don't like the smell of an ozone generator. I don't smell that with this air purifier, as it is more neutral, although I'm no expert.
2253083
No - there was no odor at all! I have ordered two of these on separate occasions and never had an issue with any type of odor.
1058107
I have used mine for over a year, and my impression is that the air discharged from the unit is odorless.
236921
Didn't have any strange odors with ours. You would have to contact the manufacturer to answer that question.
1404526
the packaging may contribute to the odor. I am extremely sensitive to synthetic odors. You may not have that problem. Best wishes
2174758
Tough question to answer... is this an odor from the silicone material or from being used?
2273969
No -- I did not smell any odor from it. I worked fast and I was very comfortable using it. I have been "organic for years -- this is a great product.
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Hello MPollack, Thank you for contacting Tools for Wellness. Sometimes a new unit will emit a light odor, it's because of the heat of the ceramic core and the outer shell of the Air Purifier being plastic. This occurs generally when a heat source is first introduced into a closed area. Please be assured that the smell is not harmful in anyway and will dissipate within 1 week, if not sooner. If we can be of further assistance let us know. Thank you ! Gail
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No. If you have the unit set to always be on and your fan is set to auto, you might notice a very faint ozone smell when the ac cycles on, but only if you're rIght under the vent and only for 2 or 3 seconds.
395711
We do not experience such an odor. I would return if such phenomenon occurred. Sorry about your experience !
2162320
I believe it does. You might want to contact the manufacturer to be sure. But,when you read about the metallic odor, I think it is ozone. Personally, I don't notice the odor. That could be because we have so many dogs. I didn't realize that about ozone. I appreciate the information.
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THANK YOU! I am so excited to see this. I bought it a year ago, but turned it off month ago because I hated the smell it produced. I wondered if the smell was ozone, but it's not supposed to produce ozone. However, a friend said that the ionization (the PlasmaWave part) turns oxygen into ozone, so...it does produce ozone. Glad to know that I can turn off the PlasmaWave. I'm going to clean it out and start it up again and see if it still produces that unpleasant smell.