If there is a bad odor coming out of your air conditioner? You can fix this! I distinctly remember this smell coming from most of the window a/c units when I was growing up in the south.
Well that smell is from the buildup of moisture in and around the air conditioner. This moisture if not removed efficiently grows molds, fungi, mildew in your a/c. Another problem can be the build up of bad smells in the air conditioning filters. This is an easy fix, just regularly change the filter.
If you have developed a mold and mildew problem in your a/c, what’s the best way get rid of it and the bad smell? We suggest the steps below:
- First you need to locate the air conditioner’s condensation drain line. This is usually a plastic tube where the water drains out.
- Next remove the drain line and flush it thoroughly with a mixture of 25% bleach and 75% water to kill and remove the mold and mildew. Replace the drain line once it is dry.
- Now you need to find the drip pan which is going to be located near the heat exchange on your air conditioning. You want to remove this tray and clean it with hot, soapy water and a little of the bleach mixture. Replace the drip pan once it is dry.
- Another place to look for mold or mildew is the top of your air conditioning unit. You want to open it up and view the inside of it. Use a flashlight and inspect every area of the inside of your unit. Look for anything that would cause bad odor or smells. Remove any debris you find.
- Next you want to spray a foaming coil cleaner and allow it to sit for ten minutes or so. This spray will soften and loosen dirt, grime and oil.
- Now rinse off the the air conditioner unit with your water hose and continue to spray water through the a/c unit until all the foaming cleaner is removed.
- Lastly, make sure the air conditioner is dry and all the moisture is removed.