Smelly Ductless
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Bryan solves a smelly ductless system problem using Refrigeration Technologies products.
Ductless systems need regular cleaning, but the coil often gets a strange odor even when the blower wheel isn't too dirty. We've found that Viper EVAP+ works very well on the evaporator coil. EVAP+ is a non-toxic, non-rinsing, enzyme-based cleaner that doesn't require dilution.
The Viper Pan & Drain Treatment works well in the drain pan and on the bottom row of the evaporator coil. The Pan & Drain Treatment won't negatively interact with the EVAP+, so you can use both at the same time.
Both products have a very mild smell and use natural enzymes to break down smelly organisms, making them an attractive option.
Of course, if you see visible soil, you'll want to use a bib kit and clean the ductless evaporator coil in place.
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Thanks for this. We used to get “ the smelly sock odor complaint, but didn’t have these products back in the 90’s
Yeah that green viper E cleaner works wonders on visibly clean evaporators with that strange smelly socks odour. I've got MHI splits and they can be set to a self clean mode, all it does is run the evap fan very slowly for about 1 hour after the unit is turned off with the remote, drys out the coil and fins, prevents most of that bacteria growing.
How do we know if we have this on ours?
I was told by the fella that installed our unit its best to constantly keep the fans going to avoid the condensation to collect and form funk...gotta love it
I found having the fan on, especially on high, merely spits the water back into the air, raising the humidity. Three years of dealing with this now.
I’m going to try using the dehumidifier setting to build up condensation while the fan stays super slow to not spit the stuff out.
No smell on dehumidify setting in my Mitsubishi, but it brings the temp down to the high 50s. It's insane.
Maybe running it heat will help too?
Apparently it can sometimes help, but it did not help mine.
I did my house in splits about a year ago here in south Florida, it’s been great but since we bumped heat on we’ve gotten sock funky, hope this helps. Unit looks clean but we’ve got a sweet funk
Hvac is my favorite career. Watching from Qatar but i am from Africa (Kenya)
Bryan, Thanks for always using the latest and best in hvacr parts and chemicals. Love the Viper products!
thank you for the tip! Cleaned all my units using vinegar and water mix. Now one of them is starting to smell after only 1 month! The smell is swampy...I looked for this product, how can a non-tech purchase it? What could be causing the smell after only 1 month?
Ever get your smell to go away? I’m having issues still after cleaning
@@citizentaxpayer460 I ended up just leaving them be, winter came and we used the heat function with no smell issues. Then, in spring & summer they seem to be fine. Not sure if whatever it was dried up or what, but I think I will try to get this product for the next time!
Amazon. I’m hoping it works. Trying tomorrow.
I just got mine. Haven’t had time to apply. Post if it works for you !
How often do you need to spray the product ?
Great video. In view of all the videos like this and others showing the mold buildup in mini split system, why would anyone install these units. I reside in a log cabin and I was planning to install a mini split system-NOT NOW!
Because they're incredibly efficient, they can be installed in a day, they can be your primary heat, No duct work is required, etc. It would be a great option specifically for a log cabin.
Well because the units already cost me 10k and I didn't have another 12k sitting around to install ductwork.
What a shame it's difficult to find distributors of Ref Tech here in Spain.
Hi, I have recently reinstalled my window ac unit, I have that sweet funky smell I think it may because I don’t have it tilted for that water to run out. It’s been off for a few days I think the water has been sitting in the front and became stagnate possibly. I have read that it could be a leak in the system I’m hoping it’s not that.
Had my ductless cleaned but still having an odor. What can be the problem.
I still have odor also after cleaning. Like sour smell.
I still have a sour smell coming from my unit even after cleaning. HVAC installer has no idea what's causing it or how to make it go away
I'm having the same issue. A sour smell is the best way to describe it. Tried all kinds of cleaners including the viper evap+ without any luck. The sour smell keeps coming back, and it only appears to occur when on fan mode (i.e. when the room gets to temp and the compressor turns off). My hvac guy can't figure it out either. Anyone have any ideas?
Join Reddit Hvacadvice. I swear they think I’m crazy and saying I’m the only one oh, and they are telling my “my house is probably dirty”
Same here. Right off the bat of install almost. And when I change temps.
My unit is 1 year old and fairly clean. It was cleaned with recommended cleaners and still has a sour smell at times. My hvac is stumped.
Have you figured out what was causing the sour smell? I'm having the same issue. Tried all kinds of cleaners including the viper evap+ without any luck. The sour smell keeps coming back, and it only appears to occur when on fan mode (i.e. when the room gets to temp and the compressor turns off).
Nope! And go to Reddit, join hvacadvice, look for stinky sock syndrome which I posted. jokers think I’m The only one who has a stinky ductless Mitsubishi. This is nuts. I tried to tell them IM NOT THE ONLY ONE AFTER RECOMMENDED CLEANINGS.
Nope! I accidentally responded on a different account I had. But join Reddit HVACadvice. Now they are saying I must have a dirty house. Wow! I need a group to follow me there.
It’s the plastic gullies in the units. Can’t be cleaned
@@PheTEC what are the gullies exactly ?
The restaurant units a work on are hammered with grease and need a full teardown.
Can you show us how to use these products in a through-the-wall AC unit?
I had this system in my home. Thank you for sharing ^_^
You said maintenance had been done recently but front panel looks dirty as tho lol
Well, it is a commercial so not everything he says will be true.
its Florida. everything gets dirty there in a matter of weeks especially air conditioners
Good job from Bklyn.ny
The blower wheel also builds up debris over time, it can add to the bad smell, looks like clumps of mold etc...And make sure the drain line is clear, I have cleaned the drain lines on 2 of my 5, that did clog over the years, preventive maintenance can keep them from clogging, gunky crap grew in them, depending on the drain hose used, different stuff gunk them up. Clean tygon grows some foul stuff, maybe the corrugated drain lines sold as minisplit drain is actually better, I use both types, it doesn't kink, to create reduced areas, and different plastic, more immune to growth of funky molds etc...
What’s the easiest way to clean the drain lines ?
How long did it take care of the odor for?
Mine has fart smell
Good morning do you have a video of the mini split float switches and pumps? Thanks, Jerry.
Enzymatic cleaner and h2O2 are versatile and effective. Lactic acid… Other things…
Sadly this did not work for me. I had much better luck with bleach and water. But either way the smell comes back after a few days. Unit is only a year old. Courtesy of Pioneer
My barf-inducing odor is courtesy of Mitsubishi. 🥴
dude I should have reached out 2 you already lol double switch N other words a 120v 10 rpm mtr switch back like a air lover how can I make that myself wire scamatice shit
Interesting, I alway thought that smell was my upper lip. 🤔
Hahaha, you MUST be from Hawaii!
Love refrigeration technologies products
Sure.
Can I use hand sanitizer for spray?
May the Gods thank you eternily good Sir!
Gotta try this
thank you. Very clear explanation!
Does it help to spray the unit outside too?
It won't help that sock smell but will help efficiency to clean the coils on the outdoor unit, if they need cleaning.
@@Lloyd.B. They said it would in the beginning. Others said it took the smell away
You don’t need safety glasses for Viper?
The liquid probably doesn't do anything.
Safety glasses?
Always👍
#bertlife
Do you look at the camera all the time
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