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

November 01, 2016

The weather is cooling down in Wharton and we’ll likely be reducing the use of our air conditioners. This time of year we get a great deal of air conditioner repair calls from homeowners expressing 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 running for a little while. In that time, dust may have gathered inside your system. The first time you activate your air conditioner, that dust will get cleaned out. The smell from this will journey through your ducts throughout your house. This doesn’t usually present any sort of concern and the smell will normally be gone after a little bit. However, if the scent does not decrease after a while, please call in one of our experts.

Another reason you could be smelling an odor from your air conditioner is that your air filter might have gotten clogged. 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 important part of your life even during in the near future. If you haven’t yet scheduled your regular air conditioner repair, now is the occasion. Our pros will be sure your system is operating securely and clean the internal components before you have to fret about a burning scent. Give us a call at 979-323-6130 to arrange an appointment with us.