4 Worrisome AC Odors in Wesley Chapel, FL

Your air conditioner shouldn’t smell bad or unusual at your home in Wesley Chapel, FL. Certain smells denote problems, some of which could pose serious health risks. Here are four worrisome AC odors that can emanate from your system.

1. Dirty Socks

A smell of dirty socks can indicate the probable presence of biological contaminants within either the system itself or the ducts that connect to it. Most often, these contaminants collect on the evaporator coil. Having our technicians thoroughly clean the system with disinfectant will usually solve the problem and improve your indoor air quality.

2. Vinegar or Salad Dressing

There are two usual reasons for your AC smelling like vinegar: standing water somewhere in the system or some electrical issue causing the creation of ozone. Having our technicians check the electrical system and clean up any standing water is a good idea, as is repairing any components that are causing the water leak and/or excessive condensation.

3. A Burning Smell

A burning smell usually indicates component burnout. As far as the state of the system itself goes, this could be a catastrophic situation that requires immediate attention. You should avoid running the system at all until one of our technicians takes a look at it.

4. Chemicals

If your AC smells like chemicals, this could mean that there is a refrigerant leak. It could also mean that you’re storing your cleaning products near the intake and that the cleaning products could have loose lids. Also, if your outdoor AC components are near a garage, then exhaust could seep into the intake.

With nearly four decades of experience in the HVAC industry, you can trust that we know how to handle unusual AC smells. If yours smells off or you need other HVAC services, such as repair or maintenance services, call Balanced Air today.

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