Air Conditioning - Funky Smell?
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Air Conditioning - Funky Smell?
Okay, I searched, but came up empty. (I admit I'm not adept at searching...sorry)
So, I had my car serviced last week at the dealer (24 month check up - I'm servicing on the calendar, not mileage) and they replaced my "cabin air filter."
Ever since, my AC has a funky, almost mildew smell to it...more pronounced on start up and slowly diminishing as it runs.
Would the cabin air filter swap be the culprit? I need to fix this. Anybody got any ideas?
So, I had my car serviced last week at the dealer (24 month check up - I'm servicing on the calendar, not mileage) and they replaced my "cabin air filter."
Ever since, my AC has a funky, almost mildew smell to it...more pronounced on start up and slowly diminishing as it runs.
Would the cabin air filter swap be the culprit? I need to fix this. Anybody got any ideas?
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I had the exact same thing happen after my one year service. I don't think they put a new filter in but I had a moldy smell when I turned on the AC. I just let the AC run full balst for 20 mins and the smell seemed to lessen, either that or I've gotten used to it.
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John-
Try searching this: smell "air conditioning"
And this is a good product for killing the bacteria etc in the vents
http://www.1z-usa.com/AC_Cleaner.html
HTH
Try searching this: smell "air conditioning"
And this is a good product for killing the bacteria etc in the vents
http://www.1z-usa.com/AC_Cleaner.html
HTH
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That's one of my favorite "Seinfeld" episodes...when his BMW's leather interior takes on the "scent" of the valet parker's BO. Hilarious.
No, my smell isn't BO...it's definitely more like mildew.
Where is the fresh air intake for the AC? - in case I want to spray some Lysol in there.
No, my smell isn't BO...it's definitely more like mildew.
Where is the fresh air intake for the AC? - in case I want to spray some Lysol in there.
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That's one of my favorite "Seinfeld" episodes...when his BMW's leather interior takes on the "scent" of the valet parker's BO. Hilarious.
No, my smell isn't BO...it's definitely more like mildew.
Where is the fresh air intake for the AC? - in case I want to spray some Lysol in there.
No, my smell isn't BO...it's definitely more like mildew.
Where is the fresh air intake for the AC? - in case I want to spray some Lysol in there.
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Don't know what causes the smell but I have it too. Have found that turning the AC off a minute or two before wheeling into the garage helps/eliminates the problem. Turn on the ECO button and let her blow as you get close to home/work.
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Burning Brakes
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John-
Try searching this: smell "air conditioning"
And this is a good product for killing the bacteria etc in the vents
http://www.1z-usa.com/AC_Cleaner.html
HTH
Try searching this: smell "air conditioning"
And this is a good product for killing the bacteria etc in the vents
http://www.1z-usa.com/AC_Cleaner.html
HTH
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I have also noticed this (mildew like smell)...lasts for only a minute when the AC is turned on and then goes away. Would love to know what causes this and how to get rid of it. Maybe I will try the KlimaKleen stuff.
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