A common issue we see when repairing air conditioners is customers complaining about a foul odour when the AC kicks in. Some customers have tried to “mask” the smell with air fresheners, diffusers or candles. It’s not recommended to cover-up any smells as it could be caused by something serious.
If you encounter unidentified smells with your AC system it’s important to have the problem diagnosed to reduce the risk of any possible health hazards or having major repairs needed later on.
As you may assume a musty or moist smell is caused by excess moisture or the build-up of humidity. Areas of concern causing this issue may be caused by:
Whatever the issue causing a musty, humid smell, it should be addressed and corrected to prevent bacteria and mould spores from entering your ducts and vents.
By scheduling an annual HVAC maintenance inspection these issues can be detected and corrected before they create problems.
When applicable we recommend modular commercial boilers rather than a large stand-alone boiler for a few reasons.
When modular boilers run in sequence they offer redundancy which can still provide heat to the building even when one of the boilers malfunctions, breaks down or requires maintenance.
You can also reduce energy use and costs during seasonal periods where a lower amount of heat is needed for the facility. Running one smaller module boiler for heating is far more efficient than running a larger boiler designed for winter’s coldest days – even if the demand (for maximum heat) is only required for a few months of the year.
Modular boilers can also offer added flexibility as you can add or subtract boilers to meet your specific heating demands.
Compact modular boilers can reduce the amount of space needed for boiler rooms allowing you to maximize the square footage of a building.
This odour, is what it appears to be, caused by someone smoking in your home and the smell becomes fixed within the ductwork. You may want to try and replace any air filters to see if it provides a quick fix. The removal of the smell, may come with time, or more might require duct cleaning to eliminate the odour from its source.
It is prudent to have all unidentified smells inspected and diagnosed by an HVAC professional. Maintenance can not only provide you with peace of mind but it may also eliminate any potentially hazardous situations which may endanger your family.
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