Same problem : after cleaning thoroughly inside by removing the Front& Rear Plastic grid and the stainless blades, I also cleaned the 2wires (very softly and carrefully, not to break them), but the Redlight goes on after only few minutes :
Here is my Solution :
1 - Turn on (Low position) although the Red ligt is on
2 - Release the Rear plastic Grid (or Front plastic grid, or both of them) : That stop the unit automatically
3 - Replace it and make sur it's well locked : the unit turns on automatically.
After that, my unit works well, no more Red light. Maybe it will work for you. I also found this other bit of information. Since then I have discovered a lot of information on the midi. Here is some more reading material that might interest you.
Could be a blade replacement needed but
Sharper Image
recalled the product. Since it was proven in court that it wasn'teffectively cleaning the air by Consumer Reports as well as EPA data. As a result of the legal action, Sharper Image filed for Chapter 11.
Here are a few links about it:
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/02/sharper_image.html
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/ozonegen.htmSharper Image was giving customers a small rebate for the product since it was
proven to be ineffective for cleaning the air by Consumer Reports as well data by the EPA.
This has caused a mess for Sharper Image that they went into bankruptcy as a result of it. The Consumer Products Safety
Commissionis going to be making a decision on ionizers at the end of year sincethere are hazards in the air from using the devices. It could be thationizers are no longer sold in the US next year.
The industry should have been regulated and
unfortunately the
government never did anything about it until Sharper Image and Consumer Reports went to court on it. The next step to do if you can't get it to work is to file a report with the company.
The Ionic Breeze would work for a short time after cleaning and the bluelight would start flashing again. We checked the wall cube power
adapter with a volt meter. It was
putting out only 10 volts instead of the needed 12 volts. It seems The
Ionic Breeze needs a full 12-13 volts to work. So we went to Radio Shack and bought a universal 12 volt 800ma power
adapter. I checked the voltage in the new
adapter, it was 13 volts. This fixed the flashing blue light problem. The Ionic Breeze produces
harmful Ozone gas, so we don't use it anymore.
Best wishes. Hope this helps you. If not please leave me a comment and I will do some more research.
I have 2 units have the same problem. I replaced the grid but the red light won't go away
I have cleaned the blades as instructed with a damp paper towel and let them dry, now when i put them back in and turn the machine on the red light goes on and indicates that it is still dirty. What do i do ?
I have the same problem. I have taken the cover off the front and back, I have cleaned the unit, I have cleaned the elements and the red light still indicates that the cleaning is over due.
I have two of these units one works great. The other one is cleaner than the first and I have pulled it apart and cleaned all the elements, wires and blades, as prescribed. Once I turn it back on the blue light comes on and then it makes a buzzing sound and the red light also comes on. Is it even working? I don't know what to do next. Help!
Can anybody tell me a solution to this problem?
Red light stays on even after I have cleaned the entire unit. First the blue light goes on, then it makes some humming noises and then the red light returns on. I don't think it is even cleaning anything. Please tell me how to fix!!!!
I have the same problem, and I don't know how to fix it either.
same problem as everyone else.. it's obvious that no solution currently exists.. I'm going to make this a pet project.. I'll keep you advised..
I've cleaned the s1853 unit several times and the red light continues to light. I'm sure all components are clean yet the red light continues to come on and unit does not function.What more van I do?
Same problem here. The unit has been cleaned, the blue light comes on for a couple seconds then the red light comes on and stays on. I've pretty much given up on the thing.
I have this problem. I have called the various telephone numbers for Sharper Image and they have been disconnected. Has Sharper Image gone out of business?
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