Reviews state this unit has a bad odor for days not hours. What can prevent this odor?
1956315
I agree. I thought it was a dead mouse in the basin. I took the apparatus apart and found nothing. I believe it is the plastic smell from the holding tank. I use a spray bottle to dampen the shrouds and that seems to help. I do like the power , and size of this cooler though.
1956316
We noticed an odor maybe for the first day or two but it wasn't bad like the review stated. We live in a dry climate and run it 3 or 4 times a week. We very happy with this purchase.
1956317
I think it's just the material it's made of. It did last for quite a while, but it finally stopped. It works so well I was willing to put up with it. I don't know if there is way to prevent it.
1956318
We had an odor for a couple of hours and it went away. We love this cooler it has made a big difference.
1956319
I also run mine with the cool setting off for a few minutes before shutting it off to dry out the machine. I drain it regularly and don't let old water stay in the basin. There was a smell for a couple days when it was new but it went away. I'm very happy with the purchase.
1956320
Mine had the odor for maybe a couple days but if you use it frequently, the odor goes away. I try to run it with the "COOL" setting off for a few minutes before shutting it down when I am done with it. That seems to work for me as I haven't had any odor from it for weeks.
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
1094780
No, we didn't but opened it outdoors. You might try Nok-Out Odor Eliminator and/or a water sealer to help with the odor.
46790
I don't recall mine having any kind of smell, however, I have read that you may have that smell during the first two or three weeks. If it continues after that then you may have a problem. My guess is that smell will gradually subside over a period of three weeks. Especially if it is continually running 24/7 - which mine is.
236885
We have had this unit for over a year now and not experienced any of the smells you mentioned. Have you tried removing the filter and giving it a good clean, also double check that you got all the packaging off it as it has a tendency to leave little pieces stuck in the nooks and crannies.
454627
I had no problem with smell. Of course there is a little odor until it airs for about an hour. I have a mattress that I paid $3000 for and I sleep better on this on top of a futon.
1783255
yes ours does smell pretty bad but you can only smell it if you put it up to your nose otherwise you can't smell it. If the product smell bothers yout I think putting it outside to air out for a week would help.
1982220
You have my sympathies. The odor last from three days to about week. I put mine in the dryer on fluff for a few minutes. It helps but only thing to do is suffer and wait. I wouldn't try wasting it because they are so heavy it would take longer than a week to dry.
718223
If the smell isn't bad like there is a fire, it is normal. Dust and chemicals just have to burn off. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours at the most.
1847456
prevent a build-up of minerals from hard water inside the unit and it will last a lot longer. To prevent a build-up of minerals from hard water inside the unit. Just run a cup of vinegar through the unit, now it's going to smell of vinegar. So what I do is go outside and plug it in and let it do it's thing. I got this from Hints from Heloise in the late 60's
73950
I have had mine for a week and there is a terrible industrial odor. Would not recommend.
236884
Hi Jo,I don't know because out unit does't have those smell.Is it brand new? Maybe that's one of the reasons. Let it work for a while and see how it's gonna happen. If it doesn't change at all, you should send it back soon! Hope this help!
2224578
You might want to consider returning it and getting another one if the smell persists. Ive had mine for almost a year and have never had any issues with oders of any kind. Im thinking something with yours isnt quiet right.. maybe. I like mine so much if it ever quits I'll prob get another one. Dont know if this helps you any but good luck.
1958653
No odor at all. Maybe put your little heater at a different place and away from the walls - it needs room around it to circulate air. Do not place it inside a cabinet.
2034089
Never had odor issues with mine. Wash it and throw a fresh loaf of cheap bread in it to scent it.
1341747
I never noticed any odor. The directions tell you to lay it out for 4 days before putting in on your bed. That helps it to air out so it doesn't smell.
788445
Leave it out in the air...Mother Nature has her way of cleansing bad odors quickly. I didn't have an odor problem with my case but I would do the above if I did. Good luck!