Has anyone had a problem with a bad smell with this unit? It smells as if the plastic is melting.
1806608
Yes, I have it is just terrible. I returned the first one I ordered and have received the second unit, only it is doing the same thing. It does not get hot, neither does the cord or outlet but it smells of melting plastic. I really do not want to send this one back but cant stand the smell.
1806609
I have had 2 Bunn's with the thermal carafe [ one was damaged in a move], neither had any odor at all. I had a Bunn with the glass carafe for many years previously, but got tired of pouring to an insulated container so it would keep warm & not burn on the heating element... I have had a Bunn coffee maker for over 30 years & never had a problem with them.
1806610
Yes! it is smelling my whole kitchen. It does smell like burning plastic and I am thinking that is not good to be drinking with my coffee.
1806611
YES! I just unplugged mine because I had been smelling it for days now. I had it for about two weeks and didn't notice it but now I have smelled it for a few days. I woke up from a nap and unplugged it. The smell seems stronger. It really scared me, so Im researching to see if anyone else had this problem. My Grandkids kept smelling something weird in the house too. I will be returning mine tomorrow. I see on the reviews there have been many that have had this problem. I hate that I have to return it. I was really enjoying the coffee it makes.
1806612
YES. I was told by Bunn customer service that it is the heat activated epoxy that adheres the heating element to the water tank. It caused headaches for everyone in our house. The smell is obnoxious and nauseating. Never had the problem with previous models of Bunn. Why they would do this to loyal Bunn users is beyond me. It certainly can not be healthy for you! BUNN claims this will dissipate in 4 weeks, but it has been 6 weeks and I can still smell it.
1038464
I have. I have only had the fan for a few days and it is starting to bother me. I have no idea what it is. Has the smell stopped for you?
549811
Yes ours melted a couple months back, bought a replacement and it wouldn't cool down inside. We found out another friend had the same issue about a month after us. It must be a defect.
1357159
I haven't experience this. It seems to be cleanable, and I haven't had any smell problems. I did purchase a small air filtered I installed to help when they have bigger messes.
585381
I had the same problem even though I have a Brita filter on my faucet. Customer Service said to go through the de-scaling process with vinegar and water, as written in the owners guide. I did it twice and got rid of the "hot plastic" smell.
603455
I picked one up in July and the smell was terrible. After running water, coffee, and vinegar through it for the last month on a daily basis the smell is still there! Instead of the coffee aroma wafting through the house in the morning there is a burnt plastic smell that ruins the fragrant ambiance of morning. I would love to hear the solution for this one too.
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
1306003
I had it for 2 years and never encountered this. I could see how it is possible for a unit to put out a slight ozone smell, like the smell just before it rains. No detectable smells have come from my unit, however.
946033
Yes, it does. It's a nice heater, if you get past the plastic odor it puts out. I don't notice it much anymore, but it still bothers my wife.
1232623
I noticed an interesting odor when I first started operating the humidifier however that subsided within a day or so. Almost smelled like new plastic if that makes sense. Hope this helps!
1962362
I found that after a year of use there is a metallic smell after I turn the unit off. Is that braining my harm?
2224580
I don't remember having this problem. I have had this for over a year and I don't smell the plastic smell. I love this little heater. Works as well as it did the first day we bought it!
151666
If your smelling plastic burning that's not a good sign. I never had that problem with mine. I would suggest sending back to manufacturer.
709810
No mine didn't smell bad, just like new plastic (and I get migraines from strong odors).
2029720
Yes, it is very hot. If you have to move it use the side plastic parts. I've never notice a plastic smell.
335970
Not that I am aware of. I have been using this item for years with no problems. Maybe the smell is from the plastic.
124490
I got no smell.. but I would think that is is not totally un common... if there was any residual oil or other substance on the plastic it will burn off.. it should stop after a short time... good luck..