chemical smell from vents in LN32A550 Is chemical smell from vents (worse when tv is on ) a common problem? How long does it last? Causes and solutions ? Top of set around vents and screen are very warm. chemical smell from vents in LN32A550 Is chemical smell from vents (worse when tv is on ) a common problem? How long does it last? Causes and solutions ? Top of set around vents and screen are... » Read More chemical smell from vents in LN32A550 Is chemical smell from vents (worse when tv is on ) a common problem? How long does it last? Causes and solutions ? Top of set around vents and screen are very warm. « Show Less
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I have the same problem with my Samsung 19" flat screen. I am on my second one and the oder is not as bad as the first one but it still smells!
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First, thank you for the info on the smell and the interesting lead on the Samsung-environmental report. I have had my third TV now for two days and it still smells. I moved it into the living room because it was making me sick in the bedroom. I have changed the mode to Dynamic and will watch it tonight and see what happens. I would be interested in hearing what Samsung had to say to you. They only tell me that they have never heard of this problem and to send it in for repair. I am not going to do that as I just purchased and it seems like a waste of my time.
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Have you been able to find out what causes the smell and if it is toxic? How long did you keep the first set?
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my new Samsung flat screen definitely is off-gassing a chemical plastic smell. I assumed it would go away after a few days but...it has been a few weeks....and it still stinks. Is stinking up the whole living room. I don't recommend it, if you want to avoid smelling plastic. Otherwise -nice TV, great picture. It's too bad it smells!!!
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Two weeks, now I am on my third one and I know this sounds crazy but this one smells too!!! I am giving up!!! Do you still have yours???
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LCD TVs and use of BFR big problem. Wish I had known more about this before purchasing a Samsung LN32B550 in June 2009. I would have dug around and tried to find a brand that had phased that crap out. Not enough information out there. Consume Reports should provide more info on this. as the Samsungs got good ratings. But if they give off chemical what good. My set has a very low level odor. Not real noticeable. Maybe I have gotten use to it? I contacted Samsung by email but no reponse. Have to call them.
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My tv was just picked up! Called Samsung and got the same response they gave you - a repairman would come out and if it couldn't be fixed it would have to be sent away for service. As you, I did not think I needed to have a brand new tv sent out for repair and decided to return it. I am now watching my old 19" set (gave my 26" away when I got the Samsung!). Have you had any luck yet? I am considering Toshiba.
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Mine does, so I'm pretty sure yours will, too. Put a few laundry sheets in with your laptop to get rid of the smell. It does go away, but after months!
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We had the same smell when ours started running, and it went away in a day or so. It's fairly common for air purifiers to give off the plastic smell for a couple of days.
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We wiped everything out prior to the initial use and I never noticed any chemical smell. Maybe something is wrong with your init.
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Have not been able to find an answer to your question. Some reviewers talked about a smell coming from the timer. I have not found this to be the case.
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Yes that's normal. You should be able to smell the freshness in the room after about 30min after turning your unit on
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there is an odor, however I have owned multiple lasko space heaters, as well others that are the " radiator" oil filled type. In my opinion most space heaters give off some type of an odor, after all they are electric. Also this particular model oscillates. Unless you are sitting w/in a few feet of this model, the odor is not noticeable. I hope this assists you in your decision.
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Any new electrical product of this nature may have a smell of this kind do to new product residue on heating elements, like a toaster,clothes dryer,hairdryer etc. Typically after 4 or 5 usage hrs. this smell should end...On your item , sometimes packaging debris, assembly debris may have entered into the elements and may need to be removed or in time will dry up....Elements are hot and may burn some ignitable materials. Hope this helps.
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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.
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I have kept mine in my case for two years. I recall there being a odor during installation and when I would first start the computer up. It has long since faded in odor and the padding is still fixed to the interior. No smell.
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Not sure what that smell is caused from. Didn't have any problem with mine, as far as odor. I'd ask Whirlpool about it. Maybe you can get a replacement. Good luck!!!
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I have had no issues in my vehicle with any odor. I have the on the inner firewall and inside the hood which gets quite warm. Just use a roller to make sure it sticks. Sounds like a good idea you have.
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No the smell is inside on the componets each time if heats up after being turned on your going to have that smell forever sorry
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No, I have had no problems with any odor. I am sorry if you had it in the past. I also use a bigger bulb which is 65 watts and there hasn't been any problem either.
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I opened the doors and drawers of the armoire and put a fan blowing on it, in my garage for several days. The odor lessened and we put it in the house. I don't notice the odor anymore, but I don't know what caused the smell.
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My husband smelled it too, we investigated and found the cover to have melted and turned dark brown. that was only after using it a short time. I would take your tv cover off and look. These bulbs could be a fire hazzard.
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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.