what can i do about the odor that seems to be coming out of the cooler? I have been running it with water for over a week.
1638345
I don't remember how long it had that beginning smell. But I ran mine on high some and low almost all the time, have to make sure the cool button is pushed too. It seemed to clear out but did take several days.
872377
I have not had a problem with any odor from the Arctic Chill Ice Ball Maker, but I found this suggestion: http://www.ehow.com/how_8108725_rid-silicone-plastic-odor.html
236884
Hi Jo,I don't know because out unit does't have those smell.Is it brand new? Maybe that's one of the reasons. Let it work for a while and see how it's gonna happen. If it doesn't change at all, you should send it back soon! Hope this help!
497982
I didn't notice any smell to it besides the normal "plastic" smell. I am not using it for water containment so I did not really pay that much attention to it. Maybe soaking it with water and vinegar and then letting it air out with the top off would get rid of the smell?
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
2215952
Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
2235890
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!!!
1086777
I just rinse it out weekly with a soap and water, works fine for me. I haven't had an issue with odor
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.
1529531
I have not had that problem. I give it a good ole windmill spin or two and place it an upright position (direction of flow) put the supplied caps back on and what little water is left drains down in the cap area. Which you and dump out after about 15mins. Water tastes great no funky smells. I think the windmill spin gets most if all the water out.
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I had the same thing. It was dirty... Use white vinegar to clean the water reservoir and fan. Replug in, place in the reservoir tank filled. It should work. These need new filters about every three months because they filter alot of air, its amazing whats in our air..especially if you keep a window open... Hope this helps.
497981
I have heard you can add some lemon juice to the water to clear up the odor. If you are using these barrels for drinking water, you will need to treat the water with a water treatment product such as Aquamira but the barrel would have to be air tight and these are not. My interest is water for my garden and I like the two spigots.
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Mine came with some sanitizing(?) crystals that turn the water blue and take care of odor. Even if you just add some water, it should be fine if you change the water every day. You might even try adding some cat litter.
2072008
I haven't noticed any odors from this unit. I have soft water so cleaning has not been an issue. I didn't use it for close to two weeks and I did not notice the unit getting dirty (mildew or white dust).
591890
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.
1470809
I seem to recall that the filter might need to be cleaned. I don't handle this, my roommate does, But I do notice it it smells from time to time. Run it for a while and check it later.
1038466
I have a horrible odor coming from our fan. Did you find out what was causing it? We bought ours about the same time you posted this?