My HVAC component had been omitting some unusual odors for a week now, and it was frustrating because it was impossible to stay indoors without some form of air freshener being sprayed, but to make it even more disturbing is the fact that the aroma seemed to intensify with time.
- It started as a musty smell but got stronger, and I was worried now.
Because my parents would be coming over in a week, I did not want them to go to such an environment. My dad is sensitive, and if there were something wrong with the air quality in our house, I would be forced to book them a hotel which will not be the same. I had missed my parents since they had taken an extended getaway and were only returning after several years. I wanted to host them for a few weeks before they could go back home, which meant that I had to repair the aroma issue asap. I called the HVAC dealer, and he had a few ideas to help us! First we needed to identify the potential complications that could be triggering the foul smell. It could have been an issue with excess moisture in the HVAC ducts or vents, which caused a hidden leak. Due to the accumulation of moisture, the aftermath would be a bad smell. However, my air vents were dry and perfect. Next, he took care of the condensate line to be sure that everything was draining. It turns out that it was obstructed and accumulated mold that was slowly spreading throughout the system. Surprisingly, I did not notice this earlier, however I had been so tied up the past few weeks that the HVAC method was the last thing on my mind. The dealer directed me on how to clean it.