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If your furnace<\/a> is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Manchaca<\/a> home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For your convenience and protection, our Smart Air Cooling & Heating team developed a list of five common furnace smells and what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Burnt Plastic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

     If you just turned on your furnace for the winter, your nostrils may detect a burning smell. If this is the case, you don\u2019t need to panic yet. Furnaces collect dust over time, which is burnt off when you first turn on your furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It might be a good idea to check your filter to see if it needs replacing. However, if the smell doesn\u2019t dissipate after about 30 minutes, contact one of our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning<\/a> (HVAC) professionals to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Diesel or Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The smell of diesel or oil could point to many things. Look to be sure you don\u2019t see any smoke or flames coming from the unit. If you do, shut down your furnace immediately and call our Smart Air Cooling & Heating professionals<\/a> immediately for guidance on what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     If you don\u2019t spot an obvious issue, the problem could be one of a number of issues\u2014from a plugged nozzle to a clogged chimney to even a cracked heat exchanger. Some are simple fixes while others are more serious. If the smell doesn\u2019t dissipate in a couple hours, call us to discuss your options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Musty and\/or Mildewy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This smell is usually indicative of dirty air ducts. Over time, your ductwork becomes overrun with dust, debris, mildew, and mold. Your home\u2019s ventilation<\/a> carries this smell throughout the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not only is this smell unpleasant; it\u2019s bad for your indoor air quality (IAQ). Indoor air quality can be decreased by several contributing factors. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)<\/a>, most Texas homes have more than one source that contributes to indoor air pollution. To solve the smell issue, have your ducts cleaned by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Metallic and\/or Electric<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

     This is likely the smell of your motor overheating. In this case, it\u2019s a good decision to power down your furnace immediately. Then, schedule a repair with one of our professional  technicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Formaldehyde<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

     If you can smell a pungent chemical smell similar to formaldehyde, this presumably means you have a cracked heat exchanger. You should evacuate immediately and call 911. Cracked heat exchangers are known to release carbon monoxide (CO) fumes that are potentially lethal when inhaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Us for All Your Furnace Needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Smart Air Cooling & Heating<\/a> hopes you found this list of common furnace smells useful. Remember, always treat chemical smells with the utmost wariness. Call us at 512-600-4311<\/a> or request service online<\/a> here in Manchaca, TX or any of its surrounding areas with any additional questions or to schedule service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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