4 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells.
There can be many reasons why your air conditioner is emitting a bad odour, here are the top four most likely ones…
- The motor or circuit board is burning out.
If you suspect this to be the case, due to electrical or smoky smells emanating from your air conditioner, turn it off immediately and find a professional to inspect it before using again. Although rare, avoiding a potential electrical fire is the best course of action.
- You’ve had an animal in your air conditioner.
It’s unfortunate, but on occasion, especially during winter, we find that small lizards and very rarely, rodents or birds, have taken up residence in your air conditioner, only to later die there. Small lizards are also known to eat at the wiring of electronic devices, which can cause significant damage. If your air conditioner was recently cleaned and you can’t otherwise account for the smell, this could be the reason.
- It’s not draining properly.
When the condensation drain line gets clogged, the drain pan collects more water than usual, creating a perfect environment for mould, mildew and other microbial contamination to grow. These spores emit the odour that then permeates the air. It’s time to get your machine professionally cleaned!
- Your air conditioner filters, coils and vents are extremely dirty.
By the time your air conditioner is so dirty it starts to smell, a professional clean and sanitise is the best option to rid the machine of the stench. It’s often the mould and mildew growing from the condensation on the refrigerator coils that creates the smell. Inadvertent damage to these coils can be an expensive fix, so we recommend you book in a HydroKleen, rather than doing it yourself.
To get your air conditioner in good, working order, we recommend scheduling a HydroKleen at least every 12 months. Our clean and sanitise also comes with a satisfaction guarantee, so you can rest easy, knowing your air conditioner will be blowing fresh air again in no time!
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What We Do
HydroKleen clean air conditioners in the Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Tewantin and Mooloolaba areas. We specialise in sanitising split systems, window units, ceiling cassette units and even ducted.
Why choose HydroKleen?
- No call-out fees
- No hourly rates
- Instant quotes
- Removes harmful bacteria
- Reduces your air conditioning running costs
- National Asthma Council Australia approved