Why do my vents smell like burning?
When the burners ignite, the dust burns off, and the odor exits through your air vents. The smell of burning dust is very common when turning on the furnace for the first time in the fall. This smell should dissipate within a few hours and is no cause for concern. If the odor persists, try changing the air filter.
Why do I get a burning smell from my AC vents?
Let’s take a quick look at some of the reasons you’d get a burning smell from your AC vents: One thing you can do before calling a professional is to check your air filter. Change it if it looks like the dirty air filter on the right, in the picture below.
What to do if your air conditioner smells when first turned on?
If your air conditioner smells when first turned on, try the above tips to eliminate bad odors. If the air still stinks after a day or two, call Arctic Air Conditioning for help. We provide valuable AC maintenance services that help you get the most from your system, whether you’re dealing with bad odors or not.
Why does my air conditioner burn when I turn it on?
Once you turn it on, the dust will burn, and you’ll smell it through the air vents (this can also happen when you first turn on the heater after a period of inactivity). However, if the burning smell doesn’t disappear after a couple of minutes, check to see how dirty are the air filters.
Why does my AC smell so bad in winter?
Dust, hair, and moisture on the AC filter encourage mildew growth, which can cause a musty odor when the air conditioner runs. This is a likely reason why the air conditioner smells when first turned on if you don’t use forced-air heating in winter.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the reasons you’d get a burning smell from your AC vents: One thing you can do before calling a professional is to check your air filter. Change it if it looks like the dirty air filter on the right, in the picture below.
If your air conditioner smells when first turned on, try the above tips to eliminate bad odors. If the air still stinks after a day or two, call Arctic Air Conditioning for help. We provide valuable AC maintenance services that help you get the most from your system, whether you’re dealing with bad odors or not.
Dust, hair, and moisture on the AC filter encourage mildew growth, which can cause a musty odor when the air conditioner runs. This is a likely reason why the air conditioner smells when first turned on if you don’t use forced-air heating in winter.
Once you turn it on, the dust will burn, and you’ll smell it through the air vents (this can also happen when you first turn on the heater after a period of inactivity). However, if the burning smell doesn’t disappear after a couple of minutes, check to see how dirty are the air filters.