Does the unit emit an odd odor?
1408455
This was a gift for our son and family who have multiple allergies. No complaints of odor. They remarked how clean the air was within one hour of turning the filter on!
1991868
I noticed a little odd smell, but it wasn't very strong and i don't believe its an issue. The vacuum still sounds and works fine. Had it since Feb. 2014-ish.
2235892
Didn't notice any smell at all. Maybe its just the new unit smell but it doesn't last. i would take it as a clean air smell.
444204
I don't recall it having a strong odor. If it had a smell at all it was very minimal. I'll check again this evening when I'm home and reply back for certain.
1401713
There is a slight "something cooking" odor, more so when the unit is new. Mine is over one year old and I don't notice the odor any longer.
944000
Yes it does. At least it did for me. Open it up. Air it out in an open area. Another tip when I encounter smells is a small bowl of white vinegar placed nearby overnight. Let me know how it goes!
50608
I haven't noticed any odor. Maybe a little when removing the paper backing but nothing that lasted longer than the initial installation.
2069360
Yes, it has green lights going across as the intensity of the odor/smoke increases and then the fan speed increases. This unit has to be calibrated to "fresh" air so it knows what smelly air is. Did you calibrate 3 hours with a window open?
1470809
I seem to recall that the filter might need to be cleaned. I don't handle this, my roommate does, But I do notice it it smells from time to time. Run it for a while and check it later.
1586241
Mine is in a detached insulated garage and only runs periodically, but i can't say i ever found a smell associated with it.
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.
1652065
I never noticed any unusual odor but just air it out for a while before you install it you won't have a problem this is a great quality product.
1306003
I had it for 2 years and never encountered this. I could see how it is possible for a unit to put out a slight ozone smell, like the smell just before it rains. No detectable smells have come from my unit, however.
863290
Mine had no odor and I have a sensitive nose, It is likely either your diffuser is defective or your outlet is. No one noticed a smell in my apt, we wondered if it was working because we were expecting somekinda smell but the cat calmed, so it must have.
481351
I have had mine over a year with no problems. I don't think it would be the machine itself. The filter is possibly the problem. If it doesn't have the charcoal portion it will not filter the odors. If it is an electrical smell, it could possibly be faulty. If it is a grease smell it would be the lubricant for the fan. The ionizer will cause its own unusual odor but it is not that bad. I have had 2 similar models over the past 23 years.....the main thing is to change filters regularly & purchase the filters with charcoal.Hope this helps.
1038465
No, i havent had any odor coming from the fan since I bought it last year and its been working almost every day since I got it and for about 12 hours a day when I'm at the office!
2191526
I have never had an odor from my unit. Could something have fallen into it?