There's a strong unpleasant odor when it runs. It fills the house. Lubricant? Anyone else have this problem? If so, how long did it last?
85386
I didn't, it could be the motor is bad, or has the bearings over packed with lubricant. I would contact Air King/Lasko for further information and possible replacement motor or unit return.
559929
Mine had a very strong odor so I put it in my garage to air out, it has been 4 weeks now and it still smells but not as bad, maybe in another month or two I will be able to use it.
1025249
When I rinse mine with water and dry it for 24 hours it has really good suction.... That doesn't sound right. Maybe you could try a new filter to rule that out, but to me it sounds like a problem with something else in the vacuum.
2189572
I haven't had a problem. Had mine since July 2013. It may have to do with the cleaners people use on it. I use an all natural cleaner.
627624
We are having a hard time with this issue as well. I have tried cleaning it, and it still smells. Parts of it are starting to turn reddish / orange as well, so I am going to stop using it. We have well water, and I'm wondering if that could be the issue?
2283748
The smoke generator really stinks. You may have put too much in - turn it over and see if any oil drains out and try again.
707468
Mine fills the kitchen with a noxious chemical stink. I washed it throughly, ran distilled vinegar through it for a cycle, and have used it for a week and it still reeks of chemicals. Not good!
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Mine was too man. However it works perfect. I know I was thinking someone used and returned it. Not the case to. That oil stinks right. The reason is they put oil in it test it then drain but during shipping it gets upside down. Don't worry just put on level surface and add oil
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I've had it for about 4 months with no issues. There is usually only an odor when its been used, waiting to cycle. Not sure if it's litter related but I have 2 cats & use Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal litter, it works great. Could there be feces stuck somewhere inside that needs to cleaned out... Good luck!
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I had the same experience. As a matter of fact it smelled up the whole house. The chemicals are strong as well. Attempted to return to company. They did not honor the 100 percent warranty. I would advise people to stay away from this company and safety is questionable as well due to the strong odor. Good luck in dealing with them.
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I talked to customer service about the awful smell. They said it's bc it is pure and has not been refined. It is normal for the pure oil to smell this way. I agree tho, it stinks.
689338
I have the same problem...I have only been using mine for 5 months and it stinks to high heaven!!!!
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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?
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Try spraying it for a longer period of time. When I first spray it, it does that. Or try a different kind of oil.
727473
I have it in my bedroom and so far it gives off a chemical odor. Its been 3 days and I usually run it at night time.
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Mine didn't smell like any of the odors you mentioned when I got it. It still doesn't smell like that today, after 1 year of use. I occasionally air it out - without dirty clothes in it. The only issue I've ever had to deal with was I put damp towels in it and forgot. So the bottom got moldy. I just sprayed the moldy part with hot water, scrubbed it with a tiny squirt of laundry soap, wiped it down and let it dry. It's good as new. I don't know why yours has that smell.
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We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?