Funky Smell? Time to Clean Your Air Conditioner!

Bad smells in air conditioners may be caused by a number of things. Here are the most common causes of unpleasant odours:

• Mould or fungal growth
• Blocked drains
• Pet dander that has been sucked into the head unit
• Dead animals or animal droppings deep inside the air conditioner
• Bacterial build up on the coils

The first of these problems, mould or fungal growth is easily the most common and can be remedied with a professional clean.

A blocked drain pipe can cause water to build up in your air conditioning unit, not only will it encourage mould growth it can cause far more damage if it’s not taken care of in time. Regularly cleaning and servicing your air conditioner will help you to prevent this.

Because air conditioners do not draw air in from outside (rather they recirculate inside air), should you suspect the smell might be from a dead animal, it will most likely be deep inside the unit and will need to be removed by a technician during a professional clean.

Some odours, e.g. those caused by dust build up while the system has not been used for a while, may dissipate once the unit has been run for a while, so simply keep the area well ventilated and keep people out of the room for at least 30 minutes, to see if it clears.

Mind you, if the unit has been standing idol for a very long time and wasn’t cleaned at the end of the last season, it is advised to have a professional clean before turning the unit on. More than just dust can build up over time, leaving you and your family open to illness caused by a build up of bacteria and mould.

Your best option to alleviate any of these situations is to book in for a professional air conditioner clean every 12 months and clean your filters every 2 months. A little bit of maintenance will not only protect your well being, it will also save you money by helping the unit to run more efficiently.

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