(09-24-2017, 09:53 PM)Rimaggio Wrote: I've been using a Respironics Dreamstation with heated tube and humidifier for 16 months. A couple of months ago I required a replacement when I couldn't get rid of an obnoxious odor, something like burning plastic. I'll  come back to the odor later.  

The new machine started making a clicking sound 5 days ago. I can't use it; it keeps me awake. I have troubleshot it and have been able to exclude the following as causes: Nasal pillow, tubing, humidifier and filters. The noise persists even when all of the above are disconnected, with the machine in a different location.  I would appreciate any inputs from those experiencing the same problem. 

Back to the odor. It came back with the new machine!  I wash my mask daily; the tubing and tank every three days. I switched from dishwashing liquid to vinegar and water, just in case the detergent was causing the smell. No good. It does not smell immediately when I go to sleep, but it will wake me up two or three hours later. It is repugnant.  Anyone else experiencing this?

(09-29-2017, 09:29 PM)Rimaggio Wrote: They replaced the machine on account of the noise. Respironics should investigate although I dare say this may be a random ocurence.  What is definitely not random, but a pattern, is the noxious odor. I am exceeding the cleaning instructions but it still occurs. I am convinced that it can not be "cleaned away". That is certainly something that Respironics needs to investigste and remedy. Do you have any way of making them aware of the issue?