why does this product have such an unpleasant smell--have put it in the garage --hoping the smell will go away
1956993
No odor from mine since day 1. If it's that apparent, I would judge it unacceptable and request an exchange.
559931
I didn't notice any smell with mine and I'm pretty sensitive to odors. I'd recommend letting it air out in a well ventilated place for a few days or weeks until it dissipates.
666884
I don't know. It has a heavy odor that reminds me of gasoline or some such. I just tried it outside. I doubt you'd like the odor of it w/in your house but perhaps you wouldn't mind it. I'd recommend something else, however.
700993
Hi, I would try cleaning it with white distilled vinegar. It will kill the smell if you get it into/under the gasket/seal. Hope this helps.
945237
The insulation within the safes walls is what makes the safe smell and damp, my suggestions is a open container of coffee grounds :) other wise, there car products that are designed to pull scents. And moisture from the air as well
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
1620535
Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
73950
I have had mine for a week and there is a terrible industrial odor. Would not recommend.
435527
Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
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.
23322
It goes away after some time. Ours no longer smells but it was a few months time before that happened. If you have a garage you could place it in to air it out for awhile or place it outside if you live in a warmer weather state.
666482
I don't remember an unpleasant odor. It's a good product. I was pleased with the results.
151663
Ok ... I called Bunn about this issue today and the customer service rep said that this smell occurs with some machines and goes away in 2 - 4 weeks. She said there is no danger and no malfunction. Something to do with epoxy hardening and conforming to the thermal tank.
1893790
there may be some plasticky smell off a new unit. that just means it was recently manufactured instead of sitting on shelf for awhile. try letting it run on low for awhile. i just keep mine on overnight. it eventually goes away. if it continues still, ask to exchange.
1230195
Its a dreadful kerosene/diesel smell. We left it outside all winter and all summer. I doused it in febreeze and hosed it down. Everything that touches it stinks. After about 9 months in the sun, rain and winter it smells less, but if we leave it in the car on a hot summer day the smell comes back in full force. Best of luck
2189067
Mine didn't have the smell, either. When it was brand-new, it had one of those "new" product smell a little but it went away fast.
662489
I opened the doors and drawers of the armoire and put a fan blowing on it, in my garage for several days. The odor lessened and we put it in the house. I don't notice the odor anymore, but I don't know what caused the smell.