I see the ventilation spots on the bottom. Will it be very easy for dust to get into the spots? I don't want to take it off very often to clean it
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You can dust without taking off, but to really do it right (once every 6 months or so) you should take the cover off.
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The spots are on the bottom of the computer. I leave my computer on the table. I don't see how much dust is going to get to it if you live in a normal house.
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I think the ventilation holes are there to allow the heat to flow out. Since its underneath, I don't see how dust will build up too often.
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I have very little dust in mine. Any dust that can get in will fall out naturally over the course of time.
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You're welcome! :) BTW, I'd have to say there really isn't any kind of smell, bad or good, just neutral??? If that makes sense... Overall I'm pleased with mine, it seems to make a huge difference with dust and what not. :)
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Hi Tracie, it would help protect from dust but please keep in mind that the bottom of the cover is open. Thank you for your question
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Hello Virginia, I moved before having to clean it but would use my vacuum brush on it periodically so the dust wouldn't build up. Sorry i couldn't be of more help.
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No problem - you can remove it as often as you like. You just want to keep it as clean as possible; removing it will expose the back of the filter to dust.
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There is a spot for one in the bottom, but I don't recommend it as it'd just pull in dust, but I can say that the airflow is really good stock and you don't need any more, the 2 230mm fans move a lot of air and the other 3 just help out. I do recommend however replacing the rear fan as it is the only one that isn't LED.
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On the bottom is small raised dots. Not sure how much air flow you would get. The bottom is thin than the cloth sides.
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mine is clean but on my husband's, who works outside, there is some dust build up.
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Only a little at first . Once air has gone through it a little it should be fine. Small debris will come out at first
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Karen, I've had mine for over a year now. You would have thought the company would have made it so it could be cleaned inside. I was surprised at how much dust I got rid of just by blowing into it. Good luck.
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It could be that the temperature in the room has been reached. Also, I believe the manual says that this could happen and that there is a mechanism at the pilot that traps dust, etc. That needs to stay clean. . My suggestion - call the technical assistance line and they were VERY VERY helpful in resolving an issue that I had!
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I simply vacuum over the intake and it gets the dust out well. Then Windex and a cloth around the fan ring. I do the every week or so. They're great.
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If there is a reduction in air flow it is small. I haven't really noticed any. Just a big reduction of dust.
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It gets definitely accumulates dust, but cleaning it is very simple. You just unscrew the back and wipe clean.
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If you wanted to drill a hole in the bottom, you'd probably want to consider tapping it with bolt threads and screwing a bolt in it to plug it. That way the air flow would not be effected when not cleaning.
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Yes it gets dusty. I just wipe it down after. The inside is a bit harder to clean when it needs it.
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I have not noticed more dust. The screen captures the lint, and I think that if you notice more dust you could place a piece of cheesecloth over the opening to catch it. Just be sure the warm damp air is not contained in a small room where it will get steamy and damp. The device is flimsy, but my husband hooked it up very securely so the air vents into the room. The adjustment keeps the frigid winter air from backing up into the dryer which is a plus.