ok well its coming from my air condtioning system and its smells something rotten i cant really find out what it is ...it smells like rotten garlic or onions or something im not really sure how to describe but its probably sometihng dead maybe a rat im not sure any way i can find out?my house is super clean so it has nothing to do with it being dirty..
2006-08-02 09:54:48 · 29 answers · asked by kristina 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I'd say you're onto it. Probably a dead mouse or rat caught up in your ventilation system.
2006-08-02 09:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by -:¦:-SKY-:¦:- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you said it could be somekind of animal that has been trapped in the air duct system. Unfortunately there is a strong possibility it is dead. I would suggest calling out a a/c company or your landlord to check the ducts for blockage. Good luck to you. Stock up on the air fresheners in the meantime. If you rent and do not own it will be the owners responsibility.
2006-08-02 16:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know much about air conditioning but here are my thoughts.
It might be worth you while investigating cleaning the ducting of the air conditioning system and changing the filters. Also check out the water cooling system for the air conditioning.
If that fails, it will probably be to do with where the air intake is coming from. If it was connected with that, is is possible to route it elsewhere?
Good Luck
2006-08-02 17:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem last week, in my back hallway. It was a rotten potato in the bag I had bought the week before. It's usually a cool place and perfect storage. It's hot out, check your potatoes, or even your onions, and never store the two close together, the onions will rot and the potatoes will get premature eyes.
2006-08-02 17:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by metrobluequeen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you just clean your filter?? Or when was the last time...you got to clean them every 10-14 days. Also, check if it's leaking inside your connection or tube for the water to get out might be clogged.. You can unclog with a hose and the pressure of the water but I would also add some bleach to get rid of the guck.
2006-08-02 17:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by lynda l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem, when we called the air conditioning company it turned up a dead bird in the vent, the vent was broken and the bird got caught in. call the maintenance they will find out mean time use white vinegar put it in small cups and distribute it throw the room it will help absorb the smell.
Good luck
2006-08-02 17:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you own a pet? some times a dog or a cat will pee down a vent. i had that happen to me. i mixed a large bucket of mr. clean and hot water. got me a long piece of wire and ran it into the duct as far as i could with the rag soaking wet with the mr. clean.
it took all day long but it got rid of the smell. and i got rid of the cat hope this works. while you are at it. get down and smell the carpet around the vent, also wash the vent in the bucket of sopy water. hope this works for you. it is a pain!.
2006-08-02 17:07:22 · answer #7 · answered by mouse c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the filter if its a/c could be mold aswell. If you have central air maybe food fell into the vent. If it is that bad get maitenenc for your building to come check it out.
2006-08-02 17:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by mommy_fae29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calling the maintenace man to take a look at it. The filter may be dirty or they may need to put disinfectant tablets in the a/c. They can change the filter
2006-08-02 17:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by red1967 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you indeed live in an apartment I'd first suggest calling the maintenance guys. They could most likely figure that out for you.
2006-08-02 16:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋