Just purchased and running for 36 hours. Room smells of faint plastic. Is that normal in the beginning? Will it go away?
591890
We had the same smell when ours started running, and it went away in a day or so. It's fairly common for air purifiers to give off the plastic smell for a couple of days.
591891
I have had mine for almost a year. I run it constantly and I gave never experienced any strange smells while it runs.
591892
I purchased mine so long ago that I don't recall any specific smells other than getting used to the ions. That may be what you smell. It fades over time. Also be sure that you've removed any plastic on the filters.
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.
2224580
I don't remember having this problem. I have had this for over a year and I don't smell the plastic smell. I love this little heater. Works as well as it did the first day we bought it!
1447133
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors.Hope this helps.
727472
I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
1188184
No not that I noticed. I wiped everything down with a Clorox wipe after assembly but I never noticed a smell beforehand.
2257459
I did have a funny odor...something like oil or plastic when I first got this fan. The smell is gone now...took about a week of use to subside. The longer you leave it on the faster it will dissipate. I only used it at night, and then only on occasion because it is still so cold in NY.....Keep running it and it will go away soon!!!
151660
We just bought ours and it smells just like burning plastic. When it's unplugged it smells that way, too. It's the odor off the plastic housing.
915706
what smell? mine had a faint new smell, nothing bad. just smelled like packaging for a few days but that happens to everything
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.
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.
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.
113100
They use a chemical before packaging to sanitize the plastic filter. This smells like plastic when the unit is in use. I left it running outside during the day for 3 days and the smell got faint enough to begin use inside. I've had it for a while now and no more smell.
1758180
Hi Almost all plastics will off-gas creating a smell when new however I do not recall any strong odor coming from this product. If you are super sensitive and find the smell objectionable, wipe it down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar/water and wipe dry. Keeping it away from heat and out of direct sunlight will also help to minimize any smell. In my opinion, smell will not be a problem with this product.
1446400
Hi, I unpacked my chair 6 weeks ago and now can detect a little bit of smell only and only if I really try to find it ;) My nose is average and at the time of unpacking I didn't really notice anything disturbing.
1758175
HiAlmost all plastics will off-gas creating a smell when new however I do not recall any strong odor coming from this product. If you are super sensitive and find the smell objectionable, wipe it down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar/water and wipe dry. Keeping it away from heat and out of direct sunlight will also help to minimize any smell. In my opinion, smell will not be a problem with this product.
1447135
I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors. Hope this helps.