Does the horrible Plastic smell go away? I just bought this heater, and already have a headache from the intense plastic fumes radiating from it.
1962362
I found that after a year of use there is a metallic smell after I turn the unit off. Is that braining my harm?
1962363
I read reviews about this before I purchased it and read alot about that plastic smell. I had the strong fumes the first day after unwrapping it and after running it a few hours it was gone the next day.
1962364
The smell does go away with use and after doesn't smell at all. I guess I used it for 3-7 days then the smell went away. Love this heater. Heats my whole downstairs and saves money on my heating bill.
1962365
I don't notice the smell and I cannot remember if I did even in the beginning. It may be that it is in a large enough space that the smell is diffused or it has just gone away.
1962366
I never noticed a smell but I only run it on its two lowest settings - and I am not especially sensitive to smells.
426897
There should not be a plastic smell. perhaps you did not take off the plastic cover from the filter? before running unit.
2208520
I've had no issues with the odor. I barely notice the "plastic smell" most people comment on. I have a friend who also uses one and his does not smell either. I took mine apart and put it through the dishwasher before ever using it. Now, I wash it off with rubbing alcohol between uses, and as I said, I never smell the plastic. I hope that helps... Good luck.
98190
I caught a definite heavy plastic smell from the bags all the stuff is stored in. Although I'm sensitive to such smells, this particular one smelled also of camp fire (such as a sweater that has been exposed to lots of campfire smoke) This all went away after assembly. There is no residing smell now.
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I would remove one (and plug the hole) and see if the smell remains. If it's gone, try the other one and see if it makes it smell. If neither one is the culprit, it could be that installing two together is problematic. I would check with Honeywell and ask them the question. Good luck. Oh, and check inside the cabinet (lights off of course) for any exposed plastic... it will disintegrate quickly when constantly exposed to the uv. You can cover it with aluminum tape for a solution.
1447135
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors. Hope this helps.
251831
there is an odor, however I have owned multiple lasko space heaters, as well others that are the " radiator" oil filled type. In my opinion most space heaters give off some type of an odor, after all they are electric. Also this particular model oscillates. Unless you are sitting w/in a few feet of this model, the odor is not noticeable. I hope this assists you in your decision.
453522
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.
2201752
Dont have that problem, but having installed it myself i can tell you on top of the unit is a section where air can vent thru from the coil, if anything falls in there or its not clean, every time you heat up the coil and anything thats fallin in there can heat up and of course smell, hmmmmm, take a flashlight and look in there or perhaps take the cover off and take a look, other than that it may be a venting problem thru to the outside, the pipe is double, one inside the other, one is for venting the other for fresh air intake, hope this helps, Mike
685377
Not especially, just a plastic smell when you first get it. I don't notice a smell anymore
95681
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.
335970
Not that I am aware of. I have been using this item for years with no problems. Maybe the smell is from the plastic.
710603
My heater smelled the first two times i used it. Now when i use it its ok now its the paint burns off a little then it will be ok i love mine you should run it outside first and it will be ok.
648469
I could smell material (plastic type) when I took it out go the box, but nothing after that. No smell that would cause me not to use it. Thx. Good luck.
603455
I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
1578383
...nope, no plastic smell here either! I know/hate that odor. perhaps you got a defective one?
497982
I didn't notice any smell to it besides the normal "plastic" smell. I am not using it for water containment so I did not really pay that much attention to it. Maybe soaking it with water and vinegar and then letting it air out with the top off would get rid of the smell?