• 21 Dec, 2022
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My Air Conditioner Smells Bad When Turned on – When to Call a Technician

The mercury in the thermometer keeps climbing higher, so you turn on your central air conditioning. As you wait for the indoor air to cool, you notice a peculiar odor. Hence, as you walk from room to room, smelling the air, you decide something definitely is not right. If my air conditioner smells bad when turned on – does that suggest the presence of mold?

Don’t wait until you start experiencing symptoms of illness if you suspect mildew or mold in your air conditioner. Call Aspire Heating and Cooling right away at 336-281-0047 and let one of our technicians check out your system.

Mold and Mildew on Your Evaporator Coil in Your A/C Unit

According to the website, Mold Answers, the musty smell associated with mold is gasses produced by the mold itself. While the smell is not harmful, the spores released by the mold cause many health issues. Easily inhaled, mold spores are microscopic and too tiny to see. Notably, these spores irritate and inflame the airways and lungs causing coughing, sneezing, sinusitis, pneumonia and other respiratory problems.

Simply buying a new air conditioner unit will not solve the problem. If there is mold in your unit, most likely mold contaminates your HVAC ducts as well. Unfortunately, anywhere there is moisture has the potential for mold growth. Indeed, you will require the services of a professional to remove the contaminant. This is not a home improvement project you want to do yourself. A certified technician needs to handle this job.

While mold usually is the top pollutant concerning health issues, mildew too is considered a biological contaminant by the EPA. Moreover, these biological contaminants thrive in areas that are damp or wet. Moisture naturally collects on the evaporator coil through the normal use of your A/C unit. This creates the ideal environment for mold and mildew to grow.

At Aspire Heating and Cooling, we recommend a seasonal maintenance program. If your evaporator coil has mildew or mold, we’ll take care of it immediately. Besides improved air quality, other benefits of our maintenance program include extended life of equipment and maximum energy efficiency. After all, it’s much cheaper to find problems when they’re small, rather than waiting until they become major, expensive issues.

Don’t forget about Ducts and Vents

While the evaporator coil is the main area that can have mold, it’s not the only place. Your ducts and vents are other places where moisture can condense making an ideal environment for fungi. A professional must routinely clean your ducts and vents to help avoid the presence of fungi.

An alternative you may want to consider is installing a ductless system. These systems will also offer outstanding energy efficiency, thus cutting costs. Additionally, it adds a multi-stage air filtration system that reduces allergens, viruses, and bacteria. Established as both Trane Factory and Mitsubishi Diamond authorized dealer, Aspire Heating & Cooling, specializes in innovative ductless HVAC technology.

Home humidifiers are also easily susceptible to mold growth. The air filter of these humidifier systems traps airborne spores and dirt. However, you need to change your air filter regularly, as it can hide mold.

Call the Professionals When Your Air Conditioner Smells Bad When Turned On

At Aspire Heating and Cooling, our A/C repair technicians are NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certified. An independent organization, NATE certifies HVAC installation or service technicians with a knowledge-based test. NATE verifies that the technicians are the best when it comes to knowledge in installing or servicing your HVAC system.

Therefore, don’t wait until you experience a problem with your A/C unit. Call the professionals when your air conditioner smells bad when turned on – call Aspire Heating & Cooling. We’ll inspect your unit, check your air filter and make recommendations to improve your air quality. Additionally, we have financing options available such as 0% interest and low monthly payment for new HVAC units.

So, call Aspire Heating and Cooling at 336-281-0047 before the mercury in the thermometer heads higher!