How do I get rid of this smell??? Very annoying, especially when you turn it on after being off for a while.
Mildew Smell from AC
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i sprayed fabreeze in my vents and let is saok for a while. also i recharged the air. now its cold and has the fresh air smell
air freshener in the vents? this is probably caused from moisture buildup while running it and then when you dont run it for awhile it mildews.
It's growth on your evaporator, a common AC problem. There are products made just for this but many people spray Lysol or similar in the fresh air intake to kill it. And check to see if your evaporator drain is clear.
Like Tony said. Check the water drain tube at the firewall down under the heater water valve under the hood. With the fan on high, you should be able to feel air coming out of the rubber tube. Its purpose is to allow the water that condenses on the evaporator to drain away.
They sell stuff that works really good at cleaning the evaporator and heater core, and the inside case. BUT...it cost like $25 for a kit.
Try this first.
With the car running, a/c on, I just put the controls to high fan, vents, and outside air (not recirc). Then I go out and spray 1/2 a can of Lysol (with lemon scent) into the air intake grill in front of windshield on the passenger side.
I then go inside and switch vents to floor for a minute, then defrost. That way the Lysol will get everywhere.
Do it again when it smells bad. I do mine every summer. :biglaugh:
They sell stuff that works really good at cleaning the evaporator and heater core, and the inside case. BUT...it cost like $25 for a kit.
Try this first.
With the car running, a/c on, I just put the controls to high fan, vents, and outside air (not recirc). Then I go out and spray 1/2 a can of Lysol (with lemon scent) into the air intake grill in front of windshield on the passenger side.
I then go inside and switch vents to floor for a minute, then defrost. That way the Lysol will get everywhere.
Do it again when it smells bad. I do mine every summer. :biglaugh:
Any other products that work well for this that can kill the bacteria? All the Lysol products only come with heavy scents now, nothing unscented.
