Reasons Why Your AC Smells Musty & How To Eliminate the Odor
by AJ Hulton There’s nothing better than having an air conditioning system during the hot and humid summer season. You can simply turn on your AC and have the comfort you need. But what if your AC smells like rotten wood? You don’t want to turn off the AC and have to go back to suffering inside but at the same time that smell is unsettling and overwhelming. The question is why your AC smells musty — is it normal or is there something unusual happening inside the AC? If you experience an odor when you turn on the AC, it could be a sign of mold growing inside the unit or the air ducts. First of all, you need to figure out the source of the smell. A variety of factors can lead an AC unit to release an unpleasant odor. A musty smell is a potential health hazard, so you can’t ignore it. In this post, we’ll discuss common reasons why your AC smells musty and what you can do to eliminate the odor. Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell Musty? A musty smell, whether it is comi...