Tips to prevent car air conditioner from smelling musty
Air conditioning is a very important part of a car, helping to circulate air and ensure oxygen for people sitting in the car while operating…
However, over time and due to the impact of many factors, air conditioners can malfunction and cause unpleasant odors.
The most effective way to deal with moldy air conditioning is to turn it off, turn on maximum wind mode, switch to outside wind mode before turning off the car engine.
If the air conditioning vent in the car has a characteristic sour smell, especially when the car is first started, there is a high possibility that mold has formed and grown inside the air conditioning system. The areas of the air conditioning system most susceptible to mold are the evaporator and the vent.
The condensate in the evaporator is discharged through a pipe, which can be easily seen when turning on the air conditioner in cold mode on a humid, high temperature day, or when parking the car, the water will be discharged under the chassis. If the pipe is clogged, the water will stagnate in the condenser for a long time, creating an ideal environment for mold to grow.
In addition, in hot, humid weather, the driver turns on the air conditioner at low temperature, when the engine is turned off, condensation will appear in the air vent, due to the temperature difference between the air vent and the outside environment. The damp air vent is also a factor causing mold to grow.
Mold forming inside the air conditioning system will spread mold spores and bacteria into the car cabin, causing unpleasant odors and harming the health of people in the car, especially those with sensitive skin, allergies, and respiratory infections.
Technicians advise that the best way to prevent condensation is to get into the habit of turning off the air conditioning system (A/C OFF) about 5 minutes before stopping the car, using the outside air intake mode to circulate fresh air, and turning on the fan at the highest level.
Turning off the air conditioner and taking in outside air will balance the temperature with the outside environment, dry the air vent, and avoid condensation. This is just a habit to prevent mold formation, it has no effect when mold is already present in the air conditioning system.
If the car has a musty smell from the air vent, the driver can change the air filter himself, or use air conditioner air vent cleaning solutions, sold at car care stores.
If the above methods are not effective, the driver can request a professional air conditioning system cleaning service, costing from 1-1.5 million VND.
