Air-con smells like ****

[v1paul]

What causes air-conditioning to smell like urine when first starting car up? It only lasts for about 2 minutes but it makes the car smell like a public toilet.

[LuS1fer]

Bacteria. Go to an air-con place and they will run something through it to kill it.

[Red&WhiteMonkey]

Dunno, but I bet that's not pleasant.

[Munter]

LuS1fer said:

Bacteria. Go to an air-con place and they will run something through it to kill it.

This. I think you can get something like a bug bomb that you set off in the car if you want to DIY.

[freecar]

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

[Platinum]

I think it's bacteria in the air conditioning system that causes the smell.

Try one of these. I was getting frequent sore throats that I thought was due to me using the AC. Since using the cleaner all seems well.

After the treatment, leave your car doors open for as long as possible and drive with the windows open. It's very potent!

[LuS1fer]

freecar said:

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

a/c in your bedroom? Bloody show-off!

[Munter]

LuS1fer said:

freecar said:

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

a/c in your bedroom? Bloody show-off!

When he says AC I presume he means OH. As you know OHs can blow hot and cold. And franky if he's been squirting dettol in her inlet because her out put smells. I suspect frosty is her current setting.

[Justin S]

You'll get sore throats from running the a/c for long periods at low temperature. It will be dehumidifying the air and you will either need to use it at comfort cooling 21 is deg c rather than a fridge and make sure you drink to replenish what you are loosing.
Bacterial growth is caused from dust and skin getting caught in the cooling radiator( evaporator) and rots with the condensation water which is in the unit ( remember the water puddle under your car, thats it draining out) There are plenty or bacterial sprays available, but you must make sure you clean the cooling rad and not just blow it into the vents, otherwise it will temporarily clear the smell for a short time and the bacteria will continue to thrive and stink like smelly socks............

Platinum said:

I think it's bacteria in the air conditioning system that causes the smell.

Try one of these. I was getting frequent sore throats that I thought was due to me using the AC. Since using the cleaner all seems well.

After the treatment, leave your car doors open for as long as possible and drive with the windows open. It's very potent!

[NiceCupOfTea]

Munter said:

LuS1fer said:

freecar said:

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

a/c in your bedroom? Bloody show-off!

When he says AC I presume he means OH. As you know OHs can blow hot and cold. And franky if he's been squirting dettol in her inlet because her out put smells. I suspect frosty is her current setting.

(and here's another from Mrs.NCoT: )

[LuS1fer]

Munter said:

LuS1fer said:

freecar said:

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

a/c in your bedroom? Bloody show-off!

When he says AC I presume he means OH. As you know OHs can blow hot and cold. And franky if he's been squirting dettol in her inlet because her out put smells. I suspect frosty is her current setting.

Sadly my OH only blows cold and freezing.

[freecar]

Munter said:

LuS1fer said:

freecar said:

I had this with my bedroom AC unit this summer when I first switched on. I cured it with dettol disinfectant spray. I just sprayed it at the inlets when it was running in short bursts, took a few treatments but is now cured for less than £2!

a/c in your bedroom? Bloody show-off!

When he says AC I presume he means OH. As you know OHs can blow hot and cold. And franky if he's been squirting dettol in her inlet because her out put smells. I suspect frosty is her current setting.

My god, I've been single for so long I was running through heating and cooling acronyms in my mind before thinking "other half"!

[Dr.Doofenshmirtz]

Good tip for 'cleaning' your A/C system.

Fire up a steam wallpaper stripper and stick the hose in the passengers footwell. Start the car and set the A/C to recirculate. The steam will clean out the evaporator...you'll probably get a decent sized puddle under the car, this is normal.