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Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:57 pm
by Match
I'm getting a really off smell from my air conditioning when it's switched off or just blowing through air. Can anyone recommend a solution? I've seen sprays which are meant to clear out fungus but the reviews are varied.
Is there any way to remove the air filter and manually clean it?
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Re: Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:08 pm
by Lucaio
I have the same problem, would also like to know
Re: Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:14 pm
by Ben90
Smelly air con is a pretty common problem. Depending on how long since it was last done, you may be due an aircon service (not just a re-gas) as a service involves removal and cleaning of the condenser which grows all kinds of mould and causes the smell when switch off.
I find that if you switch off air con 5 minutes before getting to your destination, turn off recirc if it's on, open the windows and blast the blowers it alleviates the smell and in theory dries off the condenser and help reduce mould buildup.
HTH
Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:20 pm
by Match
Ben90 wrote:Smelly air con is a pretty common problem. Depending on how long since it was last done, you may be due an aircon service (not just a re-gas) as a service involves removal and cleaning of the condenser which grows all kinds of mould and causes the smell when switch off.
I find that if you switch off air con 5 minutes before getting to your destination, turn off recirc if it's on, open the windows and blast the blowers it alleviates the smell and in theory dries off the condenser and help reduce mould buildup.
HTH
Very helpful thanks
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Re: Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:34 pm
by rover220
The condenser doesn't grow mould, think you mean the evaporator.
Best bet is to get a full aircon service with antibacterial additive and also fit a new pollen filter too.
Re: Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:43 pm
by alexperkins
Using the aircon regularly, and up to full blast with recycle on once a month will avoid this issue
You can buy a deodourising air con 'bomb' from halfords which has worked well for me in the past.
Re: Musty smell from air con?
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:25 pm
by Match
I dont really have the money for a full aircon service so I reckon I'll just buy deodorising spray. I have recently been blasting the aircon now and then and the smell has improved