Bad odor coming from AC vents
08-14-2004, 07:29 PM
#11
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Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:29 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:29 PM
#13
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Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
> It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into the
> HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for 15-20
> seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the HVAC
> system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You may
> need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to completely
> kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol spray
> that is similar to Lysol.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95 GCL
> for
> > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the fan
> > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe I'm
> just
> > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the last
> 2
> > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not sure if
> this
> > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced the
> > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time I've
> ever
> > smelled this odor.
> >
> > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or maybe a
> bad
> > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> smells
> > normal. Any ideas?
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:39 PM
#14
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Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Shutting the a/c off a little sooner might help but a little Lysol once in a
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:39 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Shutting the a/c off a little sooner might help but a little Lysol once in a
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:39 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Shutting the a/c off a little sooner might help but a little Lysol once in a
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:39 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
Shutting the a/c off a little sooner might help but a little Lysol once in a
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
while works fine too. Breathing high concentrations of mold or mildew isn't
exactly healthy... but recent studies proved that the huge mold and mildew
issue in houses that had water damage was way overblown. Monthly preventive
strikes with Lysol ought to keep the little mold spores very unhappy with
their environment.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
news:JpOdnWRYg4OnPIPcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off
the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the
condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
>
>
> > It is mold/mildew growing inside the HVAC system. Turn the fan on high,
> > making sure the system is not in recirculate mode, then spray Lysol into
the
> > HVAC's air intake located under the windshield in front. Spray for
15-20
> > seconds, then turn the fan off and let it stay undisturbed inside the
HVAC
> > system the rest of the day... don't turn the fan on for a while. You
may
> > need to do this every couple or once a week for a few weeks to
completely
> > kill off the mold or mildew that has taken root inside the ducting. The
> > Jeep dealer would use the same procedure using some expensive aerosol
spray
> > that is similar to Lysol.
> >
> > Jerry
> > --
> > Jerry Bransford
> > PP-ASEL N6TAY
> > See the Geezer Jeep at
> > http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
> > "TJM" <tjm@nospam> wrote in message
> > news:CKWdnfuYSple9IPcRVn-hw@comcast.com...
> > > I've had a musty "rotten eggs" odor coming from the vents in my '95
GCL
> > for
> > > about 2 months now. Its usually strongest on engine startup with the
fan
> > > blowing on high, but then subsides somewhat after about 15 min. (maybe
I'm
> > just
> > > getting used to the smell). I've had a serious AC freon leak for the
last
> > 2
> > > months as well, and I am working on finding where it is....but not
sure if
> > this
> > > is causing the odor or just a coincidence. I also recently replaced
the
> > > radiator. I've owned the Jeep for 10 yrs. but this is the first time
I've
> > ever
> > > smelled this odor.
> > >
> > > I've heard this could be mold & mildew growing in my AC vents, or
maybe a
> > bad
> > > heater core. It's definitely coming from the vent ducts...the carpet
> > smells
> > > normal. Any ideas?
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
08-14-2004, 07:40 PM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
08-14-2004, 07:40 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
08-14-2004, 07:40 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
TJM wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip.....Lysol sounds like a cheap & easy solution.
>
> Does it really help to shut off the AC a few minutes before shutting off the
> engine? I imagine the evaporator would be quite moist from all the condensation
> on a humid day. Water breeds mold & mildew, so this theory makes sense.
>
> Are there any health hazards from breathing mold or mildew spores?