My AC is spreading out a terrible smell, how can I fix it?

Yosefi
by Yosefi

My AC is spreading out a terrible smell, how can I fixed it? Thanks

  7 answers
  • Samara S Samara S on Oct 01, 2018

    depends on the smell and source of it. could be something in a vent like a rodent that has passed. could be the system needs a good cleaning. could be mold somewhere ... identify the source.

  • BOB.D. BOB.D. on Oct 01, 2018

    febreeze spray works on car A/C

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Oct 01, 2018

    Hi Yosefi,


    If this is a window A/C unit, unplug it and open it up immediately. Look for mold or bacterial infestation. If full of either, get rid of it before it makes the people in the house sick.

    It may also be a plugged drain which you need to unclog so moisture can drain out.

    If it is a central A/C unit, consult a HVAC company or the company that installed your unit.

    Samara also offered a good suggestion, check that out too.

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Oct 01, 2018

    Have you changed the filters lately?

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on Oct 04, 2018

    You might have a leak of freaon

  • Sharon Sharon on Oct 04, 2018

    I've found if those things are in a real humid area, the smell is mold. I would get it serviced.

  • Chris Gignac Chris Gignac on Oct 05, 2018

    Clean it.