Some reviewers say it smells? Is this a normal occurrence for the machine in General?
517585
there is an odd smell but, to be honest it doesn't bother me. The first couple of times I used it I was in school to become an esthetician and we used it with supervision so , I kno the smell is normal . It's kind of an electrical smell. The portable one I bought here on Amazon is just like the one I used in school but, much more portable. I am using it to stimulate collagen. I hope that helps.
517586
When reviewers refer to a smell, I believe they are referring to the smell of the machine ionizing the air. The smell is similar to that of lightning. Some people dont like the smell but I for one do. And yes it is completely normal
517587
I'm an esthetician and have noticed a smell with every high frequency machine I've ever used. The smell, I believe, is normal for this procedure and nothing to worry about from my perspective.
234366
Hi. I had the same issue with smell. I did not run the machine right away. I took it out and cleaned the filter in Lysol and let it sit for about 30 mins. Then rinsed really well and put it back after it dried completely. There was a slight smell for a few days, but it has gone away. You may want to put it outside or wipe down with baking soda and water just to help get rid of the smell.
2160750
Mine makes noise so I guess it's normal for this machine my other ones did not make notice
67757
Well，I think it does has smell because I was shocked by it at first. It is a problem that I didn't mention before. But the smell may be not that strong.
828051
Mine has an odd smell while using, too, but I understand that this is normal.
1369967
I have not noticed any problems with an odor coming from this machine and I am sensitive to odors myself.
804212
I have not noticed any odors or smells but this isn't my primary device so I don't use it a lot. I will deliberately check it and if there is any strange odor I will comment back. :)
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.
1975464
There isn't one - it just happens from time to time when the machine runs a cycle. When the machine bakes some of the waste it is awful smell which will go away within an hour, but it is horrible while it lasts.
1605628
Yes, their filters have an awful smell when first opened and used. I have found this to be true for the 4 years I've owned the machine. Blueair claims the filters aren't toxic but I don't believe them. I let it un on speed 2 for 2 days when I know I won't be here and that helps air them out
603448
I know what you are talking about -- I get a smell from mine. It is almost like a burnt plastic smell. It notice it when I clean up after making the coffee. It seems to be coming from the area where the filter and water is stored. It still makes a great cup of coffee so I tend to ignore the odor. I'm hoping it lessens overtime.
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.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
1106345
Yes, it does have a smell to it when it first arrives. Since leaving it out of the box and just letting it air out I have no longer noticed the smell.
421757
Hello,I got this vac and have had no problems. There was a bit of a smell the very first time I used it, but by the second time there was nothing noticeable. Mine has been a wonderful machine to use with absolutely no problems. I hope that you have the same experience.
2235890
Not sure what that smell is caused from. Didn't have any problem with mine, as far as odor. I'd ask Whirlpool about it. Maybe you can get a replacement. Good luck!!!
680331
Yes, the chemical odor is actually ozone being released from the machine. If the odor seems overwhelming then the purifier may be set too high for the square footage of the area it is in. Try backing the purifier down to 750 or to the RCI setting using the purifier minus button on the unit or on the remote. Remember to only use the away setting if there will be no one in the house for the amount of time the automatic timer is set on the away setting. The away mode releases a lot of ozone and it could make you feel dizzy or have a headache. But, the odor is normal. It comes from the square white ozone plate in the back of the unit, which you will see when you perform the maintenance. This is my third machine. Not, because there is anything defective but because my friends keep buying my old ones from me.