Why do I have a gross smell coming from my ac vents

Asked by Guru32FL5 Jul 15, 2020 at 07:40 PM about the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a gross smell coming from my ac vents especially
when the vents are on before I turn on the car how do I fix
this

2 Answers

40,150

I would first start in changing your cabin air filter. Dirt and mold build up in them over time. When was it last changed? They should be replaced every 15K miles. If that doesn't work, then the condenser might need to be cleaned. I always turn the AC off before I turn the vehicle off and or park to bring in fresh air to warm up the condenser to slow down the mold growth. You can report back if need be and we can give you a way to do the cleaning

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