This smell only happens when the A/C is on. It doesnt happen when just the fan is on??? Any Suggestions??? Thanks!!
2006-09-18 13:20:16 · 10 answers · asked by ace50421 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds like you have a bacterial growing on your evaporator coil. This is somewhat common. I recommend calling an HVAC repairman and have them clean and treat your coil. By the way, if there was a dead creature in your unit, you would have the smell anytime the fan is running.
28 years experience in Heating and Cooling (HVACR)
2006-09-18 14:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by Graybeard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It needs servicing. Basically what is happening is that the water drain is clogged and the water is hanging up in it. Try to clear that first or get a service tech to come in and give it a general cleaning
2006-09-21 23:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by osito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes the coils. febreeze works well and check for a plugged condensation line.some ac units have tech bulletins on how to fix the ummmmmmmm problem, but it sucks to have to call a repairman.
p.s. some auto, truck and tractor systems do this as well.
google the subject.
2006-09-19 01:47:46 · answer #3 · answered by l8ntpianist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is a swamp cooler, the pads need to be changed. If it is an outside refrigerated air unit, something probably crawled up in it and died.
2006-09-18 20:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pull the cat out! Quickly!
2006-09-18 20:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can ask one of your friend to make an inspection on it.
Jp
2006-09-18 20:30:22 · answer #6 · answered by JP 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some critter crawled in there and died, it happens often.
2006-09-18 20:27:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yep sounds like death
2006-09-18 20:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by One N Only Rox 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE CLEAN THE COIL.
2006-09-18 20:34:29 · answer #9 · answered by briarwoods03@sbcglobal.netrandyc 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clean it
2006-09-18 20:27:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋