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I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. It has
no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. It's subtle, but not
pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it. Does
anyone know if this is typical? Repairable?

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On Dec 27, 9:28*am, "Victek" wrote:
I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. *It has
no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. *It's subtle, but not
pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it. *Does
anyone know if this is typical? *Repairable?


Try cleaning off any old dust on it
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on 12/27/2007 12:59 PM ransley said the following:
On Dec 27, 9:28 am, "Victek" wrote:

I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. It has
no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. It's subtle, but not
pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it. Does
anyone know if this is typical? Repairable?


Try cleaning off any old dust on it

....and don't wax it.

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On Dec 27, 10:28 am, "Victek" wrote:
I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. It has
no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. It's subtle, but not
pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it. Does
anyone know if this is typical? Repairable?


I have one that also puts out a slight oder. I don't worry about it.
Just keep the dust off.
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I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. It
has no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. It's subtle, but
not pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it.
Does anyone know if this is typical? Repairable?


Clean the surface well and be sure to put the dog out more often.




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On Dec 27, 8:26*pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:
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I've got a Delonghi oil filled radiator that's about six years old. *It
has no visible leaks, but when hot it gives off an odor. *It's subtle, but
not pleasant and just strong enough to make us want to get rid of it.
Does anyone know if this is typical? *Repairable?


Clean the surface well and be sure to put the dog out more often.

do you have a pet that may have sprayed on it?
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