Just got the new filter and it has a very strong medicinal smell when the unit is turned on. Is this supposed to go away eventually?
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I've been - very happily - using this product for 3 years and never had an medicinal odor problem. I would make sure the machine is notthe source of the smell by wiping it clean. I would also leave the filter in the sun for a few ours, put it back in the purifier and run it on max speed for a 5-10 minutes. If none of these measures work, I'd send it back for a replacement.
1605626
Yes it does at times. It goes away as it sucks dirty air and produce clean one. It's like a new car... That smell goes away. It sucked the contamination from my neighbors renovation... What I do is let it run high for few days then run it low.
1605627
I have purchased three or four replacement filters and they were Blue Air purchased through Amazon. None of mine had any smell at all
1605628
Yes, their filters have an awful smell when first opened and used. I have found this to be true for the 4 years I've owned the machine. Blueair claims the filters aren't toxic but I don't believe them. I let it un on speed 2 for 2 days when I know I won't be here and that helps air them out
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
869941
Next time improvise a filter in front of it, like a cloth or some screen on it so it won't get dirt, and you just need to clean the filter you had place. :)
717790
If there is a noise, it most likely is the filter mechanism itself is clogged. If you remove the box type thing under the filtering system itself, it most likely is full of yuckety yuck. When you clean this out it will probably be OK. If not it may need replacing. ciao!
823103
Hi. Per manufacturer, it is normal to smell a plastic/electrical small from this unit when it is new.As you use the unit, the smell should become less and less. Eventually you should not smell the plastic/electrical smell any longer. Thank you!
560494
I've never smelled that odor. However if it needs to be wiped down or vacuumed it does have a funny smell that is kind of strong. Must be the buildup of the bacteria from the air. We've had ours for several years and only replaced the filter cartridge once but we vacuum it regularly.
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I second C. Flaten's response. I don't know the brand but I add a capful of bacteriostatic solution to maybe every other fill and have had no problems. Eventually you'll want to clean everything out and replace your filter anyway, but since a little water is always left in the bottom of the humidifier, the solution keeps microbes from taking up residence which can cause an odor (not to mention make you sick!).
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I think the directions said you had to run quite a bit of water when you first replace the filter. We did that and had no problems with the taste. Hope it gets better.
1305998
Yes, though we think it smells more like a fishy smell. Bought a new hepa filter and it went away but came back after 2 years even though the hepa filter is suppose to be a lifetime filter.
860477
Washing the filter basket and insert should solve the taste problem. Since the machine is made of plastic, the smell will just have to wear off.
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I don't seem to have this issue with mine. While it does lose a little bit of the smell because the water is evaporating, It's not that much different than when first turning on. Another thought would be that maybe you are "used" to the smell after diffusing for a period of time that it doesn't seem as strong.
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I have the same problem, and it usually does this while I have the unit running for more then a day straight. I think it is some kind of vibration from the motor and the plastic. I'm not too happy with this filter after having it for three months. My allergies seem worse then ever, and I've replaced the prefilter and have vacuumed the HEPA filter.
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I've had one for a few years now and I came back here to update my review. If your sanimate is not producing the ozone and is possibly making a clicking sound it could have sediment of some kind built up in there. I used a vacuum (milage may vary) and ran it over the front of the Sanimate and its now quite and pumping out clean air again.
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Yes I had a similar issue when I changed the filter. Call the sevice and they will help you.
877160
It's definitely the filter, if you have a new filter replace it if not take the filter out and see if it still happens, I had a exact same problem, replacing the filter took care of it. I even tried to clean the filter but that didn't help.
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Hello MPollack, Thank you for contacting Tools for Wellness. Sometimes a new unit will emit a light odor, it's because of the heat of the ceramic core and the outer shell of the Air Purifier being plastic. This occurs generally when a heat source is first introduced into a closed area. Please be assured that the smell is not harmful in anyway and will dissipate within 1 week, if not sooner. If we can be of further assistance let us know. Thank you ! Gail
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I never noticed that. I just put it in the filter holder. Make sure you rinse it well first. It works just fine.