I have noticed several people comment on the smell. Is it very noticible ? Would it bother people just sitting in a family room ?
1586237
I've had this dehumidifier for about 4 months and have never once noticed a smell. Currently quite satisfied with the purchase.
1586238
I have this running in my office where I am every day all day, and I have never noticed any smell. I don't know what other people have said, but mine at least doesn't produce any smell that I've noticed. It sits 7 or 8' away, and drains itself. I've had it about two months now.
1586239
It varies. Sometimes I don't notice at all, other times I do. I think you notice it more when the humidity is low and you've been running it a long time. Not horrible, just smells like ozone.
1586240
I really like this dehumidifier and have it in a semi-basement/music studio. It is really quiet. I turn off the unit when I am using the room and I only put it on when it is damp. I think the smell could be too much for a family room unless you only ran the unit when you were not in the room. Sometimes it has a smell and sometimes it doesn't. I can't really figure out why. I wonder if it were run more continuously if the smell would go away.
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.
1586242
it is not a desirable fragrance to be xposed to and most will koment on the less than appropriate after.air. it comes and goes with no noticabole pattern. the fan speed has no apparent relationship when the unit delivers this issue. forget NOT to purchase xtended warranty if U intend to give it a serious "workout" as in 24~7. spt will relieve U of 35 greenies to ship it in for warranty service that will have U without said unit unless your adress is somewhat near.by...... and YeS, this is the voice of Xperience !!
765586
I unfortunately disagree with the other opinions about the smell being tolerable. I found it to be rather strong and it lingered both on the carpet and in the (rinsed) unit the next day. I am hesitant to try it again, but would opt for a less-fragranced cleaner like Folex.
672700
My Father-In-Law put one in his attic. The immonia smell of the fluid was too overwhelming for a non-ventilated room. And they don't frequent the attic, so it was enough to bother them downstairs. Perhaps the heat exasberated the potency of the smell.
666481
Yes but it doesn't bother me. My 17 yr daughter cannot stand the smell so I guess it just depends on your odor threshold. The product works well and I will buy it again.
542358
Some reviewers complained about it but I didn't have a problem at all, it smelled "new" when I got it as most things do, I let it sit out for a few hours before I put on bed and never noticed any smell from then on. I was very concerned about smell because it was for my daughter's bed but it was fine.
972262
Not at all. I stopped smelling it within a couple of weeks. We still love it!
1074868
I found the smell very objectionable. I use this Blueair to clean the air in my bedroom (saferoom) due to chemical sensitivities and allergies and cannot tolerate the smell. I have the new filter airing outside, waiting for it to off gas - it's been out there 3 days and nights and the smell is faint, but still there. Meanwhile, I vacuumed the old filter and am using it until the new is tolerable (it's been just under 6 months so not even too old yet).
1701877
Smells are personal preference but to me there is a very slight trace of fragrance which I would not consider objectionable at all. I think it can be used by both men and women without anyone staying away from you.
1173637
Hi,We never had any complaints in regards to smell and you can clean it with water and baby soap.best regards,Customer Service
847468
I recall the smell. It did not last very long at all. We bought ours in the late fall. The weather precluded opening the windows. So we didn't have to air out the bedroom to eliminate the smell.
775588
IMO, not at all. I am sensitive to smells, and this does not have any odor I have been aware of. I think I have had it about 3 months or so, and it is great.
83279
Hi, the one I bought has the same smell. I think that's normal. It does not bother me.
1684780
I personally didn't have a problem with the smell however it's compressed into a box smaller than its full expanded size so it would be pretty hard to put it back into its original packaging once removed and it is expanded fully. You have to let it expand for a few hours and at that time it didn't smell horrific or anything like that just foam scented.
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
792490
It is not a "pleasant" smell, but I do not think that it smells bad. You use so little that you really do not notice the smell.
2066245
I haven't noticed any smell. I got it for my daughter. If it has a smell, it is not noticeable.
94830
It does have a smell and I would not use it indoors-unless you like to clean :) it seems like it left more little specs of string than others cans might have.