Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

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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?

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

> http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
>
> "Legionellosis is not passed from person to person, and there is no evidence
of persons becoming > infected from auto air conditioners or household window
air-conditioning units."


Well....that makes me breathe a little easier, but I'd hate to be the first case
of someone getting Legionnaire's Disease from an auto A/C unit!!

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

> http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
>
> "Legionellosis is not passed from person to person, and there is no evidence
of persons becoming > infected from auto air conditioners or household window
air-conditioning units."


Well....that makes me breathe a little easier, but I'd hate to be the first case
of someone getting Legionnaire's Disease from an auto A/C unit!!

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

> http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
>
> "Legionellosis is not passed from person to person, and there is no evidence
of persons becoming > infected from auto air conditioners or household window
air-conditioning units."


Well....that makes me breathe a little easier, but I'd hate to be the first case
of someone getting Legionnaire's Disease from an auto A/C unit!!

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

> http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/disea...nellosis_g.htm
>
> "Legionellosis is not passed from person to person, and there is no evidence
of persons becoming > infected from auto air conditioners or household window
air-conditioning units."


Well....that makes me breathe a little easier, but I'd hate to be the first case
of someone getting Legionnaire's Disease from an auto A/C unit!!

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> 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
>

I had this problem. First of all, make sure that the water drain is
clear. Not sure on a GRC, but on an XJ, it drains out from the firewall
and drips down over various engine and suspension parts.

Run it in the "vent" position when using the Lysol. You don't want the
evaporator to be cold when you do this as it will just add to the
frozen, moldy mess. It should be thawed out beforehand. Also, MAKE SURE
YOUR WINDOWS ARE OPEN WHEN YOU DO THIS!

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it seems to be
worse in humid areas. I live in Southern Calif. which is generally arid,
but I live near the beach, so we get our share of muggy.

Now then, it it just me or do all the assorted "new" Lysol scents smell
like bad cologne? I seem to have trouble finding the original scent in
the market these days. It is the only one I can tolerate.

Regards,

DAve

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> 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
>

I had this problem. First of all, make sure that the water drain is
clear. Not sure on a GRC, but on an XJ, it drains out from the firewall
and drips down over various engine and suspension parts.

Run it in the "vent" position when using the Lysol. You don't want the
evaporator to be cold when you do this as it will just add to the
frozen, moldy mess. It should be thawed out beforehand. Also, MAKE SURE
YOUR WINDOWS ARE OPEN WHEN YOU DO THIS!

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it seems to be
worse in humid areas. I live in Southern Calif. which is generally arid,
but I live near the beach, so we get our share of muggy.

Now then, it it just me or do all the assorted "new" Lysol scents smell
like bad cologne? I seem to have trouble finding the original scent in
the market these days. It is the only one I can tolerate.

Regards,

DAve

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> 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
>

I had this problem. First of all, make sure that the water drain is
clear. Not sure on a GRC, but on an XJ, it drains out from the firewall
and drips down over various engine and suspension parts.

Run it in the "vent" position when using the Lysol. You don't want the
evaporator to be cold when you do this as it will just add to the
frozen, moldy mess. It should be thawed out beforehand. Also, MAKE SURE
YOUR WINDOWS ARE OPEN WHEN YOU DO THIS!

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it seems to be
worse in humid areas. I live in Southern Calif. which is generally arid,
but I live near the beach, so we get our share of muggy.

Now then, it it just me or do all the assorted "new" Lysol scents smell
like bad cologne? I seem to have trouble finding the original scent in
the market these days. It is the only one I can tolerate.

Regards,

DAve

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> 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
>

I had this problem. First of all, make sure that the water drain is
clear. Not sure on a GRC, but on an XJ, it drains out from the firewall
and drips down over various engine and suspension parts.

Run it in the "vent" position when using the Lysol. You don't want the
evaporator to be cold when you do this as it will just add to the
frozen, moldy mess. It should be thawed out beforehand. Also, MAKE SURE
YOUR WINDOWS ARE OPEN WHEN YOU DO THIS!

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it seems to be
worse in humid areas. I live in Southern Calif. which is generally arid,
but I live near the beach, so we get our share of muggy.

Now then, it it just me or do all the assorted "new" Lysol scents smell
like bad cologne? I seem to have trouble finding the original scent in
the market these days. It is the only one I can tolerate.

Regards,

DAve

Re: Bad odor coming from AC vents
 

> I don't know what part of the country you are in, but it seems to be
> worse in humid areas. I live in Southern Calif. which is generally arid,
> but I live near the beach, so we get our share of muggy.

I live in PA, and we've had a pretty muggy summer too....plenty of moisture to
condense on automotive evaporator coils and promote mold & mildew growth!

> Now then, it it just me or do all the assorted "new" Lysol scents smell
> like bad cologne? I seem to have trouble finding the original scent in
> the market these days. It is the only one I can tolerate.

I will make sure I buy the "Strawberry & Peaches" Lysol for this job......