New heater makes a very unpleasant odor. How long does it have to run before this goes away?
166971
My heater had a VERY brief smell-I would be concerned if it is lasting any length of time. Make sure the back is clear and there is some clearance underneath. (Ours is on a hardwood floor) Good luck-I really like ours.
166972
It still smells and I Have had for about two months. I wish I NEVER GOT IT.
166973
we had a odor for about 10 min.. We love our heater and it works excellent .
166974
Did not experience any unpleasant odor for longer than startup of maybe 15 minutes. Own two, neither was a problem. Works Great..Love them. Would contact Duraflame, perhaps there is a problem with your specific unit.
193749
If it is a brand new machine, As the other reply implied, there will be a very mild smell for the first couple of times and it will slowly go away. If the machine has been used for a while and you start getting the smell, did you find anything else happening with the unit? If so, get the unit checked by an authorized service center. Call Inno Concepts at 770-594-1815 if you need further assistance.
1638345
I don't remember how long it had that beginning smell. But I ran mine on high some and low almost all the time, have to make sure the cool button is pushed too. It seemed to clear out but did take several days.
750936
We have not heard that advice. I will say that our heater doesn't do the job of our previous one which we had for several years. We have had the current heater for six years and have never done anything with it since it was installed.
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.
5501
My SportCats are very old and I can't remember if they had any smell when first put into use but for years now they give off no odor while burning. The smallest space I've used one is a small bathroom in unheated house I'm renovating (small generator for some lights and tools but they can't power electric heat.) I have a finicky nose so I would smell "off" odors. I have several CO monitors in the small, slightly ventilated areas, and they have never been set off by any of my propane catalytic heaters.
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.
924798
Mine didn't have an odor that I recall.. If it did, it went away real quick. Anything new and especially with plastic will have some slight odor but should go away as it airs out.
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.
40811
It may have an odor upon opening it, and using it for the first few times. It should quickly burn off. Remember, this is using the power a small window air conditioner or a portable electric heater. Keep an eye on it for the first few uses, but I think you'll be fine.
2137795
I had no issue with smell, I would suggest setting outside and letting it off gas for a few days
727473
I have it in my bedroom and so far it gives off a chemical odor. Its been 3 days and I usually run it at night time.
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.
1424225
In the directions it says to turn it on for about 10 minutes, then leave it sit for about two hours undisturbed. That's it! I always use the timer, so I don't have to worry about turning it on and off. Some say they hate the ozone smell, but since I clean it so soon after I get up, I really am not bothered by it. I'll assure you that this will be money well spent!
1736335
Never. I have had mine several years. What kind of smell are you referring to (please clarify). Can't imagine what could even cause a smell in one of these compact units.Personally, I know we have saved money with this unit, while having a constant flow of never ending hot water. We have a home in city, with our ranch and cabin out in the country (where we spend weekends); having hot water on demand (only when we need it) allows us NOT waste money heating water on days we are not even out there. My mother has a much larger unit for her house, she is 100% satisfied with hers.
1586260
I dimly recall that it had a bit of an odor when it was brand new and first turned on, but it dissipated quickly and now there is no odor whatsoever. This heater is oil-filled, not radiant, but a radiator look-alike. It is a perfect heater for a smallish room and I really love it.
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.