Sort Out The Bad Smells From Your Air Con For Free! - Page 2

HarryM1BYT · 26th July 2016, 08:11

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

Does the evaporator matrix (where the bacteria breed) actually get heated air through it? I didn't think it did. I see Honest John's solution talks about bacteria on the ducting, whereas it's the matrix at the root of the problem. I've always dried the matrix itself simply by switching off the aircon while driving. That way, it's dried off before parking up. Have I got that wrong too?

TC

No, you are correct. There are two separate air flow routes, via the heater matrix or the evaporator for cooling. Any smells are from the evaporator are due to being left unused far a while.

Left on and under control of the climate system, as I do, the evaporator will get a regular good soaking with condensate, which will flush any dirt and smell away down the condensate drains. I have never had mine smell.

SD1too · 26th July 2016, 10:02

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

There are two separate air flow routes, via the heater matrix or the evaporator for cooling.

If I understand RAVE's diagram correctly Harry, there is in fact only one route. All incoming air passes over the evaporator. It then is directed over the heater matrix and/or directly to the vents depending upon temperature selection.

Simon

HarryM1BYT · 26th July 2016, 11:58

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Originally Posted by SD1too

If I understand RAVE's diagram correctly Harry, there is in fact only one route. All incoming air passes over the evaporator. It then is directed over the heater matrix and/or directly to the vents depending upon temperature selection.

Simon

OK, perhaps you are correct - I was thinking about the air flow mix, via the heater matrix versus ambient air.

The same advice applies - use it and the regular flow of condensate will keep it clean and smell free.

The Rovering Member · 26th July 2016, 12:49

The only time l get a bit of a 'full hoover' smell is on recirculation.
Apart from that, it's fine. I use AC most of the time too.

T-Cut · 26th July 2016, 17:06

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Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

The only time l get a bit of a 'full hoover' smell is on recirculation.

That could be your sox.

TC

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