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New Construction A/C Unit Question
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:30 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:30 am
I moved into a new construction in Houma last March. I am nearing the end of my one year warranty period and have a question. After the end of our first cold snap, when I went from having the heater on for a couple of weeks, and then turned on the A/C, I had a HORRIBLE mold/mildew/musty smell that was throughout the house for a couple of hours. It was so bad, I initially maybe I had toilet leaking. We continued to run the A/C without any issues. Second cold snap came and the exact same thing happened when we returned to the A/C. My A/C installer said this was "common" and "normal" for new a/c units. This seems like B.S. to me ... but I am not an A/C guy. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks!!!
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Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:50 am to StacyFromHouma
Google, “Stinky Sock Syndrome” it’s a microscopic within the coils of your unit. First step is to attempt to clean the coils with cleaner specific for that issue. If that fails, it’s covered for replacement by warranty with manufacturer. The new coils prior to install can get a special Teflon coating that will help prevent future issue. This is historically and issue that is more common in heat pump units.
You will have multiple people that contradict what I state above, but I have recently been through this over the last 7 months. Ultimately, Rheem stated replacing the coil and coating will work. In addition, multiple websites also discuss these exact steps.
You will have multiple people that contradict what I state above, but I have recently been through this over the last 7 months. Ultimately, Rheem stated replacing the coil and coating will work. In addition, multiple websites also discuss these exact steps.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 9:56 am to StacyFromHouma
I think everyone in South Louisiana experiences that smell at this time of year when the heat switches to cool during these cool snaps. Give it a few weeks and it'll be gone. Kinda like when it switches to heat for the first time in the fall and it smells like something is burning
Happened in our old HVAC unit and happens in our new one (2019).
Happened in our old HVAC unit and happens in our new one (2019).
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:01 am to StacyFromHouma
I'm in Houma also, I just had one of my units replaced last May. Same thing is happening here when I turned the AC on last week. Terrible musty smell when the AC is running, however it dissipates quickly when the unit stops. Mine even supposedly has an "air scrubber", for whatever that's worth.
Who did your work, if you don't mind me asking?
Who did your work, if you don't mind me asking?
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:18 am to Antib551
Ryan Dicharry was the general contractor ... STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS GUY. Horrible experience. The A/C Sub was out of Baton Rouge, S&E Air Conditioning.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:29 am to StacyFromHouma
I've always wondered about his work. I see his signs all over, albeit not on anything that appeals to me. Good to know for future reference.
What brand is your unit? Mine is a Ruud. I literally won't have anyone over at my house while it smells like this. Far too embarassing.
What brand is your unit? Mine is a Ruud. I literally won't have anyone over at my house while it smells like this. Far too embarassing.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:36 am to Antib551
What I’ve been told it’s more prevalent now since they changed the material that the coil is made from.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 10:56 am to Antib551
Exactly!!! The smell is horrid. The unit is a Carrier.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 11:57 am to Antib551
I have a 2 year old Ruud unit and don’t have any of the smelly sock syndrome that you guys are experiencing FWIW.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 12:33 pm to StacyFromHouma
Dirty Sock Syndrome. It'll last a couple of days. Tough part is the shoulder season when you might be switching back and forth a couple times.
Not covered under warranty by my HVAC vendors in DFW.
My new build has it too. It was not quite as bad this year as last. Not worth it to me to have the UV light installed.
Not covered under warranty by my HVAC vendors in DFW.
My new build has it too. It was not quite as bad this year as last. Not worth it to me to have the UV light installed.
This post was edited on 3/3/21 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 3/3/21 at 1:41 pm to StacyFromHouma
quote:
Ryan Dicharry was the general contractor ... STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS GUY. Horrible experience.
Why?? What did he do??
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