Lasko Fan Smells Like Burning

I have a lasko 6inch clip on fan and ever since theyve been running it smells like something is being burnt.

1057 the fan baltimore hosts. Check for loose connections or burnt circuits. Otherwise clean it gently with a toothbrush vacuum and damp cloth. If you dont observe any reduction in this smell after a few heating cycles then it means you should take the issue seriously.

A new fan smell is rare but can happen. Jan 7 2014. Im not sure if this is just because its new or if it means theres something wrong and its going to burn my house down.

The distributor says that its because of the lubricant put into the fan motor and that it should dissipate if you keep it running for 24 48 hrs. Almost had a housefire a few weeks back. Isnt the smell of burning plastic toxic.

Clearly the motor died or botched somehow but since it was left on it was overheating the fan was hot to the touch and. An electrical burning smell and smoke coming from a heater indicate the presence of some electrical malfunction. The brand is lasko if that matters i turned it on and it smells like burning plastic.

Ive done that and while the smell has certainly been reduced its only been by about 40 50. I already have taken off the oscillation gear because that made noise thrown away some gearwheels so the oscillation doesnt work anymore it is quiet now. I have got a brand new fan here that smells like real poo poo.

The newer fans have indeed more bad smells. We left a lasko box fan that we use for white noise while sleeping on during the day and when we went to go to bed there was a horrible burning smell coming from it and the motor was groaning and the blades were not turning. Uh you shouldnt eat from a plastic bowl that smells like burning plastic should i be breathing from a fan that smells like burning plastic.

Please run your fan on high speed for 24 consecutive hours and the smell will disappear. I just got a new space heater for my bedroom. I bought a new window fan honeywell hw628 by kaz and althought it works very well it emits a strange mechanical like odor.

If your space heater smells like burning it could be that the unit is new and just needs to be broken in or it could need a good cleaning. During this time of the year the fire department usually receives a lot of calls reporting a burning smell in their house. I turned it on and right away it smells like burning plastic.

I just bought a new free standing fan by lasko. The smell is in no way harmful. Throw them out and get new fans.

It is called bearing lubricants. If it is new follow the instructions in your owners manual for proper first time use. My heater smells like electric burning.

It is very likely the oil for the fan. This happens after turning a heater on for the first time after couple of months. And do you know any brands that dont smell.

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