I have a floor model Oreck purifier. It is starting to make a crackling noise, why is this? Is it some kind of electrical short?
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You need to clean it out, it's just dirty from collecting all of that dust.
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It usually means that it needs cleaned. Have you cleaned it? We take out the grate and soak it in very mild soapy water, rinse it and allow it to air dry for a day, then it works ok. Call the company and they will help you if cleaning doesn't work. Be careful not to get the charcoal filter wet, don't take it out when you clean the other part.
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We bought one and ended up taking it back to Costco. Costco refunded our money. I believe Costco stopped stocking these units. The problem is the cleaning element is impossible to clean. We tried everything in the instructions. Soaking the element, etc. Called Oreck and got a run around. Their comment was "you are not cleaning the element properly. I asked for a replacement element/rod or whatever they call it. They do not stand behind their products, regardless of what their commercials claim. I believe the company filed for bankruptcy protection. I am not surprised.
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Some times the crackling noise just means it needs to be cleaned. However, I did have a different crackling noise start on mine a little while back, and when I took it in for service, they had to replace some kind of electrical box inside the unit. It was covered under the warranty, so it didn't cost anything, but it was a fire hazard. So if cleaning the unit doesn't stop the crackling, don't wait--go ahead and take it in for service.
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No short they do this especially when its getting time to clean the Trueman cell filter. What you can do to nurse it along is take out the Pre-filter "screen" and dust it off good with the provided brush "its on bottom of the removable access panel hood", then run the Oreck on high fan speed for about a min or two and this will help. Also moisture kills your unit. After getting Trueman cell moist or wet let it dry for 24 hrs before putting back in unit.
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Hi, I have exactly the same problem with the Healtmate Plus which I received and the noise. I was told by the seller to run it for sometime. Is the smell from your machine gone by now?
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These t-stats are only rated to run a single heater. You could be overloading it. Try unhooking one and see if the noise goes away
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Actually I have no idea about this question, mine has something wrong too right after we received the cleaner, I already returned the machine. Sorry about your cleaner, maybe u can ask the customer service to figure out what happened there. Good luck.
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not sure what you can do I have new concret so it is even and there is no loud noise when I use the sweeper
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I have two of these heaters and never noticed that problem. I don't think it is normal, maybe the wire got damaged. I would exchange it just in case.
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This is what I bought the unit for. My cat's litterbox is in our bathroom. I placed the purifier in the same room, and cleaned the filter every 2-3 weeks. After about 6 months I started to smell litter dust more than usual. I removed the filter and looked inside the unit and noticed that all of the components (wires, fan, etc.) were covered in fine dust. I don't know how long it was pouring the dust particles back in to the room, but I stopped using the unit immediately after that. Not sure if this is something that would be covered by their warranty.
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I spoke to Watts about this issue. They said the noise is related to water passing through the membrane. I am still looking into it, but the noise is not constant in our case.
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It could be that the temperature in the room has been reached. Also, I believe the manual says that this could happen and that there is a mechanism at the pilot that traps dust, etc. That needs to stay clean. . My suggestion - call the technical assistance line and they were VERY VERY helpful in resolving an issue that I had!
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We've not had this problem. I'm sure I don't need to say it, but perhaps a good filter cleaning would help. Maybe there's some manufacturing residue on it or something like that. I hope you're able to resolve this issue because it truly is a great heater.
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It sounds like a broken wire somewhere between the plug and the heater. Or the heating element went bad.
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lThe unit will make a high pitched sound when it needs to be cleaned, but my suggestion is, while you are dusting or at least once a month take the unit and clean it too. I am delighted with this product, and when you do clean it do it with a damp paper towel, you will notice that it will be BLACK, and be sure to clean the little filter at the top too. Don't touch the black crap, it's like printer toner and is hard to get off.
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I had the same noise on mine and found out it was the positioning of the pump that was the problem. I had the junction box part of the pump in the 12 o clock position with the pump horizontal. I turned the pump so the that box went to the 6 o clock position and the noise stopped and never came back. It could also be air in the system. Hope this helps. Dave
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I have not experienced that noise. I use electric heat. Could there be a difference?
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Mine will make an audible clicking noise whenever the system starts up or shuts down. I'm guessing it is something inside completing the circuit allowing the system to run.
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Mine does not have this high pitch you're talking about, just a loud hum, rather like a window air-condition unit. Since it is in my basement, it does not bother me. Maybe you have a bad unit?
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I've never had that noise when running the plasmawave. Maybe check with the manufacturer for advice or replacement parts would be effective