It’s common to have an air conditioner that will give off an unsuspecting – and sometimes just downright foul – odor of sorts. Don’t panic. There’s nothing majorly wrong with your unit.

Odors in air conditioners often times are caused by bacteria or mold. These units have coils that can – and most likely will – grow mold over time because of outdoor moisture. In addition, a unit’s air filter can collect dust to where it will produce a musty smell.

Keep the air ducts clean. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air ducts should be cleaned regularly in an effort to improve the air quality in your home. The EPA also said ducts should be cleaned if there is visible mold.

The professionals at our Charlotte air conditioning company advise all to frequently replace air filters and keep filters away from dirt build-up. If condensation is visible, use a household cleaner to help clean the air conditioner drain.

For more information on air duct cleaning and unit odor prevention, contact the Charlotte heating and air conditioning experts at One Hour Air Conditioning.

As the weather continues to creep up toward 100 degrees, we develop a closer relationship with our air conditioners in Charlotte NC. However, to keep your air conditioning unit functioning at peak capability, you have to change or clean the filter on a regular basis.

There are two different types of typical air filters: reusable and disposable. Disposable filters require a change about once a month, but are often cheaper than reusable filters. Reusable filters don’t require monthly swapping, but do require a monthly cleaning. Either way you look at it, you’re going to have to perform monthly maintenance on your air filter in some way or another.

For a disposable filter, here’s how to change your filter:

1. Turn off your air conditioning system.

2. Open the door panel for the air filter and remove your old air filter.

3. Make sure the arrow located on the filter is pointing toward the blower and is not facing backward, this will cause it to not function properly.

4. Turn your system on and verify that the filter is working okay.

For a reusable filter, here’s how to clean your filter:

1. Turn off your Charlotte air conditioning system.

2. Remove the filter, then use a brush to clean off any stubborn debris from your filter (we recommend taking it outside).

3. Use the hose attachment on your vacuum and suck the rest of the debris off.

4. Rinse your filter out, using the spray attachment on your outdoor water hose.

5. Let the filter dry.

6. Place the filter back in the unit, then turn the AC on to ensure proper functionality.

For more information on air conditioners or Charlotte air conditioner repair, call One Hour Charlotte HVAC services!