5k retina display screen problem

I have 2 Macs 27'' one is late 2012 and the other one is Brand new 5k retina display.
Last month I had a problem with my late 2012 Mac that there were clouds/smoke/shades on the display screen which was spreading more and more throughout the screen. I have contacted the technical support and I was told the issue was hardware related. Thanks to my guarantee period the screen was replaced.
And now I am having the very same issue with my 5k retina display Mac and therefore I am seeking a reliable answer regarding the causes for that issue. It is really getting very frustrating to see such a problem especially with the brand new Mac 5k retina display Mac.
Contacting the technical service in my area, ordering the part and waiting to be replaced takes around a week each time and I am losing considerably large amount of time as I am earning my living with my Mac as I am a freelance translator.
I would be very much appreciated if I can hear something reasonable regarding the possible causes.

I have been using a UPS and computers are plugged into it. Also I have been told by the Technical Service that dust and smoke can cause this but I am using the computers at home and I never smoke in the house.
Besides, they told me that there is a possibility for Apple not to approve the replacement due to insignificance of the shade/smoke on the screen. In other words the stains/shades should be big enough but it is already clearly visible and enough to make me uncomfortable.
Hope to find out why this is happening in order to avoid future occurrences. 

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