There can be several main culprits; the first and most usual is dust or dust buildup. Light dust may burn or be blown off, but if there is dust or residue buildup in the ducts and vents, the smell will stay or become worse.
Imagine you’ve come in from the cold, chilly winter weather in Salina, Kansas, and as you walk over to the thermostat, you smile, thinking about the welcome warmth from the heater. You turn on the heater, and you are hit with not just warmth but also unpleasant odors emanating from the heater.
IS IT NORMAL FOR THE HEATER TO STINK WHEN YOU FIRST TURN IT ON?
We’ve all experienced this, and in time the unpleasant stinky odor will dissipate. This dissipating odor is normally caused because most heaters are dormant half of the year in Salina, Kansas, only to be turned on when the weather starts to turn cold. While the heaters have been dormant, dust may settle, and that can cause an unpleasant odor that does eventually go away. But what if the odor doesn’t go away or begins to smell worse?
WHAT CAUSES THE HEATER TO CONTINUALLY STINK?
There can be several main culprits; the first and most usual is dust or dust buildup. Light dust may burn or be blown off, but if there is dust or residue buildup in the ducts and vents, the smell will stay or become worse.
Other possible culprits, include but are definitely not limited to:
- Mold or mildew has made its way into the air ducts and/or vents
- Toys or other rubber/plastic objects have fallen into the vents/air ducts
- Components such as fan belt or electrical wires from the HVAC unit may have worn out and are causing overheating
OPTIONS FOR GETTING YOUR HEATER BACK TO UNSTINKY STATUS
If the stinky unpleasant smell does not dissipate or, in fact, get worse, there are solutions!
- Contact an air duct and vent cleaning professional to clean the air ducts and vents in your home. This service will effectively get rid of any dust or obstructions that may be causing stinky smells to emanate from the ducts and vents.
- Contact a mold remediation professional if the smells have a musty or stale odor, or if there has been a leak or water intrusion that could have affected the air ducts. They will be able to inspect the air ducts and vents for any mold growth and offer solutions.
- Contact an HVAC technician to check your HVAC unit for components or worn out wires that may be causing electrical or overheating issues. They will be able to get your HVAC unit back in a prime status as well as eliminate any smells resulting from these issues.
As the cold season approaches in Salina, Kansas, if you find yourself in a situation where the unpleasant smell of your heater is not going away or gets worse – give us a call! We are a certified mold remediation company, and we can help with musty smells that may be caused from mold, as well as air duct and vent cleaning that may be needed for clearing the dust or other obstructions that have accumulated in the system over the warmer months. Give us a call or fill out the form below – before you’re trapped any longer in the smell!
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