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

The weather is cooling down in Franklin & South Indy and we’ll more than likely be reducing the use of our air conditioners. This fall period we get many of air conditioner repair calls from homeowners declaring 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 move through your ducts throughout your house. This doesn’t usually present any sort of concern and the smell will normally diminish after a little bit. However, if the odor does not go away after a bit, please notify one of our pros.

Another reason you could be smelling an stench from your air conditioner is that your air filter may have become blocked. 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 key part of your life even during in the near future. If you haven’t yet scheduled your annual air conditioner repair, now is the perfect time. Our pros will ensure your system is operating smoothly and clean the internal components before you have to fret about a burning odor. Give us a call at 317-406-5382 to arrange an appointment with us.