Why Does Your Air Conditioner Smell When You Turn It On?

November 01, 2016

The weather is getting colder in Odessa and we’ll probably be reducing the use of our air conditioners. This time of year we get many of air conditioner repair calls from homeowners stating that they smell something when their air conditioner turns on for the first time in a while. It’s likely that your air conditioner hasn’t been using for a little while. In that time, dust may have gathered inside your system. The first time you start your air conditioner, that dust will get cleaned out. The smell from this will journey through your ducts throughout your house. This doesn’t usually establish any sort of concern and the smell will usually diminish after a while. However, if the smell does not decrease after a short time, please inform one of our pros.

Another reason you could be smelling an odor from your air conditioner is that your air filter may have become clogged. This can cause your blower motor to get overused and could cause the motor, and/or the air conditioner to overheat.

Your air conditioner is going to be an important part of your life even during this winter season. If you haven’t yet scheduled your routine air conditioner repair, now is the perfect time. Our experts will make sure your system is operating smoothly and clean the internal components before you have to fret about a burning smell. Give us a call at 432-237-0168 to schedule an appointment with us.