I just purchased and set up and indeed the smell is awful. For those who stuck it out, how long until the smell dissipates?
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it took a while, sorry I can't really remember, several days I think; then even once after it had been off for a couple days. for me the bigger issue is the lack of heat compared to the older model.
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It's been a while since I purchased mine, but I left it on for a couple of hours in my garage before I started using it, and there's no smell at all when I use it now.
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We did not experience too much odor....if there was some, it is completely gone now. The issue with these heaters is the noise. They pop and crackle as they cycle on and off. It must be the sounds of the aluminum elements and vanes expanding and contracting. It would be enough to disrupt sleep if place in a bedroom. We have two, one in a kitchen bay and the other in a back hall, so the creaking isn't too disruptive.
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I am maybe more sensitive to chemicals than most people, and unfortunately, I would say after letting it air for 2 days, that there is still a very unpleasant smell. I put a mattress cover on top of it, but I still notice a very unpleasant smell. I don't notice it until I am in bed, where it's very close to my face.
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I did not detect any strong odor, but if I had, I would've wiped it down with a small amount of Lysol mixed with warm water. I would've let it air for a few hours outdoors.
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Mine had a very strong odor so I put it in my garage to air out, it has been 4 weeks now and it still smells but not as bad, maybe in another month or two I will be able to use it.
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Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
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I installed it in the morning and used it in the evening. I just opened the window to air it out. But no smell whatsoever.
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Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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Hi Jo,I don't know because out unit does't have those smell.Is it brand new? Maybe that's one of the reasons. Let it work for a while and see how it's gonna happen. If it doesn't change at all, you should send it back soon! Hope this help!
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Mine did not have a smell. However, like you, I'd let it air out to see if the odor will dissipate.
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I don't notice a bad smell either. Sorry I am not much help either. I guess I am used to the smell and it goes away pretty quick after you put it on.
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I've sprayed it in a cellar and left it for a day. When I brought it back into my closet, I could smell it for perhaps another day. Same using it outdoors...a day or so of residual odor. I don't think the smell is awful, just odd.
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Send it back. Try another one. They arent supposed to smell like that.I bought two and no smell like you describe.
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Mine smells pretty bad but I let it air out about a week before I put it on the bed now I don't notice any smell but it is definitely not very soft
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My chair didn't have an odor after unpacking it. Maybe use an air purifier next to it for a few days. I had to do that with my foam pad for my bed. That really had a bad smell. Hope this helps.....You could probably air it outside for 24 hours too.
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I didn't notice any smell with mine and I'm pretty sensitive to odors. I'd recommend letting it air out in a well ventilated place for a few days or weeks until it dissipates.
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I received mine as a gift just yesterday. Very strong smell like I had just painted the entire bedroom. This was after the mattress had sat for 2 days to expand in another room in the house. I am hoping that someone can seriously tell me this odor goes away.
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Mine has this terrible smell too! It stank up the house and now it's outside stinking up my patio. I would describe it more as formaldehyde. Just return it, that's what I'm doing. This is going nowhere near my eye.