what is the odor I smell?...sort of damp smell. I have used it for over a week with water in it continuously...I have windows open too.
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The directions say to let it blow with the cool function "off" for 15 minutes prior to turning off the whole system.
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I did not have an odor problem with mine, maybe there is something wrong with yours? I am thinking you are talking about something like that new shower curtain smell; I wash those or spread them on the back porch a couple of days to get rid of that....
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You need to get a humidity guage to see how much humidity you have in your rooms. If the water emptys in 24 hours...it's working! It should feel like cool air coming from the unit. Yes, a slight condensation on windows, not enough to worry about.
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Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question
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I noticed an interesting odor when I first started operating the humidifier however that subsided within a day or so. Almost smelled like new plastic if that makes sense. Hope this helps!
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No, there should not be an odor. Something must be wrong with the particular item you purchased. I would send it back and ask for an exchange. I have never noticed any odor at all and I have used it for years. Good luck!
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I have been using mine for over a year and, while I've had other problems with it, it has never produced a "wet dog" smell. However, it could be that humidity contributes to such an odor and I live in New Mexico where it's arid.
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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.
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Haha! No, I haven't noticed a wet dog smell...BUT, I have a dog and sometimes he smells, so I'm probably not the best candidate to answer that question. Also, I purchased the unit because we had a musty odor in our old house and I was concerned about mold. It took away the musty odor completely and I swear I slept better once I started using it in my bedroom. My only concern with the unit is that it can make this crazy shaking sound if it gets bumped or moved, and then requires some finessing to get it "back on track." It's also gigantic. Other than that, it's a fantastic air cleaner for the price. Hope any of this helps.
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Mine has no smell whatsoever. Just received it last week. Maybe you should send it back!
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Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
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I left it outside and open for about 3 days. I had the same problem with the smell but I just started using it and after the first day at the beach the smell was gone. Don't ask me why.
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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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The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
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I've had one for almost a year and haven't noticed any strange odor. However, you might want to check that the filter is installed properly. It can be very easy to accidentally put it in the wrong side up.
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I have not noticed any odors or smells but this isn't my primary device so I don't use it a lot. I will deliberately check it and if there is any strange odor I will comment back. :)
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I've had the unit for a while now--the plastic smell has gone away with use. We run it pretty much all the time--in the meantime, we would put the water through a Brita system to get rid of the smell/plastic taste. The reason why the glass bottle doesn't work is for some reason, I think the reservoir is what's also contributing to the smell. I tried the same thing and it still smelled and tasted like plastic...give it a few weeks of running it.