Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
wrote:
>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>
>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently spraying
>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it twice
>weekly.
>
>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This one
>is also garaged full time.
>
>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
about 20 minutes to air out.
Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
isn't very good for you.
Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
breathing that stuff.
Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
grunge. Of course ymmv.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
Regards,
--
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
Regards,
--
Dave C.
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
Regards,
--
Dave C.
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"Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
> wrote:
>
>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils (I
>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>
>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>spraying
>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>twice
>>weekly.
>>
>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>one
>>is also garaged full time.
>>
>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>
> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
> about 20 minutes to air out.
>
> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
> isn't very good for you.
>
> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
> breathing that stuff.
>
> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>
>
> Drifter
> "I've been here, I've been there..."
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
SoK66,
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
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"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
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> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
> c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
>
> Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
>
>
> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
Dave C.
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"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
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> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
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> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
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>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
SoK66,
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
Dave C.
c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
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"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
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> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
> c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
>
> Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
>
>
> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
> news:k6al81lrqlhgpb35c91ler96dqbrje1p15@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
Dave C.
c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
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"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
news:428be74d.0@paperboy.c4.net...
> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
> c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
>
> Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
>
>
> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
> news:k6al81lrqlhgpb35c91ler96dqbrje1p15@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>
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Re: Odor from 1996 AC evaporator
SoK66,
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
Dave C.
c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
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"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
news:428be74d.0@paperboy.c4.net...
> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
> c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
>
> Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
>
>
> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
> news:k6al81lrqlhgpb35c91ler96dqbrje1p15@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>
Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am passing your message to my
son who did a conversion himself to 134a from R12 is an old Chevy truck he
has. I know he has not had this problem, at least yet.
--
Dave C.
c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
"Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et> wrote in message
news:428be74d.0@paperboy.c4.net...
> Thanks, I will give it a try for sure.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Dave C.
>
> c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et
>
> Remove the five 9's (leave the 4) for email.
>
>
> "Drifter" <zespectre@askme.com> wrote in message
> news:k6al81lrqlhgpb35c91ler96dqbrje1p15@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 18:20:19 -0400, "Dave C." <c9ar9dar9elli@9c4.n9et>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I had a 1996 Laredo and in 1998, the evaporator was replaced on warrantee
>>>because of a foul odor due to mold accumulating on the evaporator coils
>>>(I
>>>was told). It was always kept in the garage and not outdoors.
>>>
>>>Around 2002, the odor returned, and I kept it at bay by frequently
>>>spraying
>>>the inlet with a bacteriostat with only some success. Needed to do it
>>>twice
>>>weekly.
>>>
>>>I have a 2001 Laredo now and it is OK so far with no odor problem. This
>>>one
>>>is also garaged full time.
>>>
>>>Can anyone give me any information as to how this happens and if I can do
>>>anything to prevent it from happening to the 2001?
>>
>> Every once in a while I turn the A/C on and crank the fan up on high
>> and spray Lysol into the outside intake for about 6 seconds. I then
>> turn everything off and leave the car sit with the windows open for
>> about 20 minutes to air out.
>>
>> Stay out of the car during this time because breathing that much Lysol
>> isn't very good for you.
>>
>> Next I run everything on high again for another 20 minutes or so to
>> help flush the rest of the Lysol out (again with the windows open) and
>> again I usually sit in a lawn chair and have an iced tea so I'm not
>> breathing that stuff.
>>
>> Generally speaking I do this about once a month during the
>> spring/summer and so far (knock on wood) I've never had the HVAC
>> grunge. Of course ymmv.
>>
>>
>> Drifter
>> "I've been here, I've been there..."
>
>