Why is my machine buzzing even after i clean it

The buzzing noise is not from dust in the air purifier, it's from the dust and pollutants in the air, it's now picking up. It should stop once the air is cleaned.

Hi lsalazar113

I work for the Ionic Pro company. Make sure you are cleaning the ionizing wire too. If that does not help, please call customer service at 800-875-8577 and they will be happy to assist you. Thank you, Mary

The problem:  EcoQuest is now Vollara, and has discontinued the sale and service on the Breeze machine.  Some of the machines may have basic problems which you can troubleshoot. 

1)  If absolutely nothing happens when the machine is plugged in, check the fuse.  Replace if needed with the EXACT same size (usually available at auto parts stores).  Also check the plug, making sure it's inserted firmly and is not frayed or broken.

2)  If the machine turns on, buzzes, but the fan doesn't turn, you can remove the front grid and fan blades and oil the shaft with a light household (sewing machine or hair clipper or 3-in-1) oil.

3)  If the fan turns, but no/little purifier odor is emitted, check the plate(s).  Inspect them carefully for any flaws, cracks, loose seals, broken screen filament, discoloration, burned spots.  Any imperfect plates must be replaced.  (Call Vollara Customer Service at 800-989-2299, using #16618 as the dealer referral number.)

4)  Clean plates which show no defects.  Use a solution of ammonia/water 50/50.  DO NOT USE any kind of sudsy or scented ammonia, nor any cleaning solution which is merely ammonia-based.  DO NOT use detergent or any other cleaning product!  Use a soft brush to scrub, then rinse well.  Blow-dry or air-dry.  DO NOT USE any kind of towel or cloth to dry!  Avoid touching the screen mesh with fingers.

5)  Clean antenna ionizer (the circular metal object) and the plate contact "fingers" with a cotton-tipped swab and alcohol.

6)  Double-check to see that all parts are inserted and aligned correctly, and that there are no visible loose or corroded wires.

If none of these options works, the problem is most likely in the computerized works, and cannot be easily repaired.  Perhaps some machines can be used for parts and a knowledgeable electronics person may be able to reconstruct a couple of working machines.

You can attempt to locate a dealer near Tempe by going to www.vollara.com and entering your zip code in the "Find a dealer" link.  Or you can call the above customer service number and ask them to find a dealer for you.

I keep the blades clean. Really clean. I'm a smoker, and you would not believe the crud that accumulates on those "blades"... <g>

First, I spray the blades with "PurplePower" cleaner/degreaser (from AutoZone), then I wipe them down with a sponge, then rinse with hot water. then dry them with compressed air (I have a compressor...).

FWIW, "Windex" works pretty good too, but... the degreaser really works well on the cigarette "residue"..

Second, there are two long wires inside that also have to be cleaned, periodically.

If your unit has the "pull-tab" cleaner, use it. One of my units has it. The other two don't.

On the ones that don't have the built-in cleaner, I stick a chopstick in through the rear vents, and CAREFULLY rub it against the sides of those wires, which "scrapes" the "white crud" off of the wires. Take your time. You will likely have to "change locations" several times in order to access the full length of both wires.

NOTE: those wires are fairly durable, but BE CAREFUL with them.

Either way, after cleaning the wires, I then "blow" the unit clean with compressed air.

Voila! No more buzzing. Until the next time the wires get "crudded up".

you need to turn it off and remove plates,put in kitchen sink and spray with windex and dry with paper towels, now clean the bottom of the three plates too.
before you reinstall the plates look down inside you will see three thin lines of metal,make sure there is no lint or dust on them,reinstall and let set for five min. to allow any windex that might still be wet then turn on low for a couple of min.then go to medium

Hi, it sounds to me like a relay of some type buzzing? I would see if you can remove the control cover to excess all component's, after you unplug it 1st, and then plug them back in and try and locate this buzzing sound? Funny, both are doing it? They have lasted a decade, and you have kept them up. Let me know if you locate this noise, and we can go from there.
Good Luck,Sincerely,
Shastalaker7

Sounds like the filter is damaged or has bent fins.Make sure all the fins are not touching eachother, or they will arch and keep buzzing and flashing.Also there is a wire on the incoming air side of the filter(between each fin) to precharge the particales entering the filter .make sure the wires are not broken.good luck--Nate

probably the power supply, no real fix, you can try to remountt it or loosen the screws and that MAY fix it

I had the same problem and could not find an answer anywhere. So here's what I figured out. The small wires running from top to bottom just inside the cover are your problem. Not the metal grid with plates that you can remove. The buzzing sound you heard is the resistance one or more of the wires is causing. The resisitance tells the pc board that your grid must be wet and therefore the unit goes into drying mode. I replaced my small wires and my unit is working better than ever. The wire is .005 diameter( important so that you keep the same resistance flowing to the pc board) and can be purchased at any good suppy house. I have since repaired another unit with an even simplier fix. I took the unit into a dark room and then turned it on. Watching the grid I could see the wire arching that was causing the resistance. Unplugged the unit, turned it over and with a flat head screw driver pushed the wire off its base connedtion. Turned the unit right side up and removed the wire from its top support. The unit works fine without the troubled wire. Hope this helps.