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Your new air conditioner could smell for a variety of reasons \u2014\u00a0the most common causes are mold, mildew, refrigerant leaks, and electrical shortages\/issues. Smells caused by other sources, like sewer lines or gas leaks, can circulate through your AC unit and make you think it\u2019s an HVAC issue.<\/p>\n
The first step to removing the odor is determining the type of smell and finding its source. Depending on where it\u2019s coming from, you can either clean or fix it yourself or hire a professional mold remediation company or HVAC technician to fix and clean it. <\/p>\n
Keep reading to find out what could be causing the\u00a0smell coming from your air conditioner.<\/p>\n
New air conditioners often have funny smells. So, how do you know when an odor coming from your AC should concern you? Here are some of the most common reasons for a strange scent when you turn on your new air conditioner.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If your air conditioner smells like dirty socks, it could be caused by fungus and bacteria on your evaporator coils or in your ductwork. The smell may also be accompanied by symptoms that are referred to as \u201cair conditioner sickness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Regardless of the age of your unit, if you notice any of the symptoms below, it may be time to take action:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The same bacteria that causes the foul sock smell causes air conditioner sickness. So, you should call a professional HVAC repair company to assess the problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n