I just opened the door of this cooler and it smells like freon. Is this normal?
1712851
No this is not normal. I have had my unit going on two years and I have not experienced any smell like freon. Try some soapy water around the attachments to see if you have a leak.
1712852
I haven't had any issues with my unit and I doubt that smelling Freon is normal. It would indicate a leak in the system. If it's leaking Freon it's only a matter of time before it stops cooling.
2191527
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
2273540
could be low or over charged on freon,some of these units use a temp sensor on the 'coils' to see if the compressor is working too hard
135400
I do not recall a weird smell at all with this kettle. The lid started to stick a little after the first few months, but all in all I have been very happy with this purchase.
431426
Take out the filter and look at the "evaporator". It will probably be covered with ice. I believe this means the unit is low on freon. I had the same problem and have not been able to find anyone to repair it. Mine lasted two seasons.
1961726
Yes, we just purchased a home that had been "winterized" which means no airflow for weeks. It smelled a little musty, especially in the basement. I turned the central AC fans on and pointed this at the air intake with fan on high and ozone on low. Next morning when I returned to check on it the entire house smelled absolutely clean.
1925173
Sounds like the coolant has leaked out. Shouldn't be ANY odor and you certainly shouldn't see any liquid. I would ask for a replacement. Definitely hidden freight damage. Tough to prove now and it's awkward and difficult to open in front of UPS or FedEx driver to prove it happened before you received it. Best of luck.
453523
I have never had mine emit this smell, so I would recommend you check to make sure you took all the adhesive film off all the surfaces. If you have already done that, then I would send it back if you can.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
2257459
I did have a funny odor...something like oil or plastic when I first got this fan. The smell is gone now...took about a week of use to subside. The longer you leave it on the faster it will dissipate. I only used it at night, and then only on occasion because it is still so cold in NY.....Keep running it and it will go away soon!!!
1444135
Yes, really strong smell from the styrofoam. Going to sit it outside to see if that helps.
10349
Mine had no smell at all. The only problem I had was that it was too slick. Everything had a tendency to slide off, including my computer. It's probably varnish that you are smelling. If you live in a place where you can set it outside, you can let it "air out." If not, I suggest that you send it back.
1943356
Mine smelled funny the first time or two. Be sure to move it out from any walls so it has plenty of vent room. I've had mine since Xmas and it doesn't smell anymore. I think it might have something to do with the fans because it only smelled when I used the convection oven.
727472
I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
2152578
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!
666351
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 :-)
353645
There was a slight smell at first but it wore off. This is common in many electric heaters. I call it the newness smell. However if it continues to smell and the odor is strong there may be some defect. Possibly a piece of plastic stuck on the heating element inside. Give it a few days and let it run for a couple of hours.Keep a close watch on it.