STOP Musty Moldy Bad Smells Coming From Your Car’s AC And Heater Vents Permanently! How To DIY

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@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO: - FRIGi-FRESH - amzn.to/3VIBoOe - KOOL-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner - amzn.to/3RM5Up8 - Drain Pan - amzn.to/3zk3O9H

@carnold.knowledge Месяц назад

Good video, been using Frigi Fresh for years. I would recommend removing your cabin filter (if present) before spraying. Otherwise the cabin filter will absorb a fair amount of the Frigi Fresh. It will still be effective, just not as much. Also, both the sprays and especially some of the foams for the drain are very bad to breathe in. So let that stuff air out

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you for this tip my friend! 🙏🏽😊

@Justice4ALL1961 Месяц назад

I use Lysol and it works great

@timkingsley3932 Месяц назад

I just take a shower. lol

@Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT День назад

I just did that this year. Sprayed it with mountain fresh Lysol directly into the vents and it killed whatever was in there. But I will add the front vents under the hood as well after seeing this video. Thanks for the tip!

@elmSTREETnasty Месяц назад

2:43 That musty smell is usually from running the A/C and then shutting your car off without running hot air through the vents to get rid of the condensation. It's even worse if you live in an area with high humidity. I learned that the hard way.

@f430ferrari5 Месяц назад

Yes but for most it’s not very practical to crank up the heat in the summer time. I usually just shut the AC off in my Fcar and BMW. My euro cars seem to have this issue more than my Japanese cars. It’s not too bad so I don’t worry about it too much.

@blakespower Месяц назад

what you can also do is if you run your AC, like 2 minutes before you get to your destination turn off the AC and turn on the heat to high, both floor and front vents so air wont condense with water inside the air ducts when they are cool and you turn off your car. just think how water condenses on a glass of ice thats happening inside the vents and there is dust and spores in there that when it gets wet Fungus Mold comes alive and stinks

@Miami543210 Месяц назад

Of course! That makes so much sense dude. That makes more sense than anything. Essentially, you were drawing out your AC vents for turning your car off correct? How could that not work. I’m gonna use that method that you just suggested.

@Melissa-rx6iv 9 дней назад

Thank you so much for making this video and leaving links too. My husband's car smells so bad that my son and I refuse to get in it. I will definitely be buying some of these products.

@OmANnIe Месяц назад

One of my favorite channels. Great information as always! Thank you! 💙

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊

@1252PFC Месяц назад

Love this new automotive series. Would like to see a REAL solution to make my yellow headlights to be clear again.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you so much! I’ll make a video on that as well! Please stay tuned 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

@valramos2003 Месяц назад

Definitely trying this! Thanks! Also, regarding the suv ac, any idea what might cause for a driver’s side left ac vent to blow weaker air? All the vents are in the open position.

@1252PFC Месяц назад

Thank you for the video. Do you something similar for flushing out your home a/c pipes?

@TheAsiaFM День назад

Perfect thank you so much!!

@axjohn Месяц назад

Excellent video!

@mushnbloom Месяц назад

I use fix this house to help me when I need a little more information on a project around the house and seeing this video makes me feel better knowing that he knows what he is talking about i am a L1 ASE Master technician and the information given in the video and replies to comments are correct

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you so much for your love and support my friend! 🙏🏽😊

@heart4arts519 Месяц назад

You said the newer car has a musty smell. If it’s a Toyota RAV4, it’s got a manufacturer service alert for leaky roof rails. I’m happy to see your video, because although my 2019 RAV4 was fixed by a dealership*, it still smells musty time to time. *one dealership charged me diagnostic fee and said they couldn’t duplicate the leak (never going back there again).

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you for the info my friend. My newer Car is the Mazda. It was actually when I got the car serviced that the car started smelling bad! Thanks to FrigiFresh and the Kool-it’s it all been eliminated ever since!

@gearedupkim9516 Месяц назад

Awesome video…Very helpful👍👍 Thank you!

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@BlackRoses-xo2yp 3 дня назад

Can you PLEASE do a video about how to get rid of those stale orders in a window air conditioner? Also, a video on how to clean a window air conditioner.

@BobBohner4851 Месяц назад

Great info for my allergies

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

It helped out my allergies a lot! 👍🏽😊

@mr.boniato6402 3 часа назад

I've used Lysol and it works pretty good too.

@FixThisHouse 2 часа назад

Thank you for sharing!

@Tatu223 Месяц назад

Thank you 😎✌🏻

@CeruleanSky1111 Месяц назад

Great video! Thank you!

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you for watching! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

@natebyars2439 Месяц назад

Thanks

@dontderockmerizz3211 Месяц назад

Works better with no cabin filter. Lysol also works great too since it’s kills germs.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thanks I’ll try it next time 👍🏽😊

@user-in6gg5vw5s 18 дней назад

Thank you sir good video also I have questions my car 11 Honda odyssey only two vent air top the redid didn’t work how can I fo

@nhanlam1277 21 день назад

Thank u You so much…..!

@BrianDoesStuff873 Месяц назад

great video, thanks for sharing.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊

@timf6916 Месяц назад

Good information

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@ramoncarrillo6467 14 дней назад

Thank you for this video is a great one

@FixThisHouse 12 дней назад

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@user-rf2js2st3c Месяц назад

Thank You for Much Needed Knowledge*

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

You are very welcome! 🙏🏽

@clkgroup6367 Месяц назад

The black coloring in the Bosch cabin filter is activated charcoal. It's there to help remove outside odors before they enter the cabin.

@adipakiamerican4628 12 дней назад

Very well explained. Thank u ! I am gonna do all three so my work truck can smell better.

@FixThisHouse 12 дней назад

Thank you! Wish you the best! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

@Dstromb232 27 дней назад

Nice.

@ronm6585 Месяц назад

Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you Ron! 🙏🏽😊

@georgesebastian6306 Месяц назад

Good to know!!

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@VWonder737 Месяц назад

Thanks 😊

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

@mikem4883 Месяц назад

Awesome video

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@ciclonatural.rossangelimd 23 дня назад

Great explanation, thank you! Do I leave the recirc button on or off?

@be891 12 дней назад

The recirculation button should be off.

@i.am.ghost. 6 дней назад

How is the spray content gonna go through the cabin filter?

@WilliamsburgNY628 Месяц назад

Great video my friend, especially when you have different passengers riding along, your interior can start to smell after a while from body orders, colognes, pets riding along, even from that musty stench when entering your car from a downpour, your seats & rugs get saturated & the order start kicking in, whew. I'm always using carpet powder deodorizer to neutralize the stench, let it sit in the rugs for about 15 minutes then vacuum. Lots of different brands out there, I usually use the Arm & Hammer products. Really enjoy reading everyone's comments too which is helpful on some other tips they throw in from their professional background, which is helpful and time saving, then trying to think of a million things to type in that search bar. Look forward to some more of your videos.

@wonderwalls3565 Месяц назад

I have a dusty smell coming when I turn on the heater, no smell with cold air. will this fix my problem?

@useemehere2 11 дней назад

good tips

@FixThisHouse 11 дней назад

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

@toycoma98 Месяц назад

Step 3 should be step 1, replace cabin filter first then do the other steps if its still smelly. For your step 1, you have to switch it from recirculating to outside air, then you can spray in the cowl area. For step 3 some cabin filters have carbon which looks black.

@joewhite917 Месяц назад

I bought a used 2023 Toyota Tundra, that had pretty bad cigarette order. I ended up buying an ozone generator, I out in it the interior of the truck, let it run. I have programed hitting unlock unlock to lower all or the windows and open the sunroof. Oder has been gone and never came back.

@user-vg6qv5jv3w Месяц назад

didn't think people actually used ozone anymore. ozone will remove just about any odor, even cat urine. my grandparents had a small unit in their car and would bring it into hotel rooms to get rid of cigarette smell (back when there weren't really restrictions on smoking everywhere) I do believe ozone will eat away at plastics over time making them sticky to the touch. but that's after long periods of constant high ozone.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Wow thanks! I’ll have to try the ozone generator in the future! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

@user-ut8mq2zh8q Месяц назад

If an ozone machine is not in the budget or is not feasible. Ozium makes a fogger, and Zep, Lysol, etc make products that can be used in an unoccupied car or home AC intake (remove the filters first and leave the AC running for about 15 minutes). For the car, let it sit overnight after treatment before opening up. For the home, treat right before leaving for the day. I have used these because of flooding at home, used cars with horrendous smells, failing weatherstripping, roof racks, sunroof, leaving the windows down in the rain etc.

@stevelozano9523 Месяц назад

1 thing I never recommend is to Never, Never jack up any car at the radiator support frame. It's not ment for that kind of weight support. Only lift up at jack support points on sides of vehicle.

@flickboogers9325 Месяц назад

Another great video but quick question about the evaporator drain when you go through a car wash and do the undercarriage glass which shoots water up under the car does that cause any issues with the AC drain?

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Great question, it doesn’t because it is angled and the end has an anti flow back flap. Each model is different, but only intentional direct water pressure might penetrate it, which is very rare

@flickboogers9325 Месяц назад

@@FixThisHouse Thanks for the clarification!

@isrealperez9069 8 дней назад

How do you get the walnuts out of the vehicle I guess they put them in there because of the nice smell

@mccaine1 Месяц назад

I Love this! Thanks for the help!

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

I’m glad i could be of help!

@d.l.9517 Месяц назад

Just run your fan the last mile or two before you get home (without the AC off and the HVAC venting fresh, outside air) and you won't get this problem to begin with. Preventative is better than fixing the problem.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thanks for the info! I’ll try it in the future 👍🏽😊

@ssing7113 Месяц назад

people who run errands all day really have time to keep switching the A/C system and fumbling with it ? Every time you get back in the car you have to switch it over again… Nah. Nope. Only for the OCD

@LilyWillow22 Месяц назад

can change cabin filter too

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Yes please watch the last method in this video

@HeydaCarreras 15 дней назад

NEVER DO THAT AT 1:55. that could burn your window fuses. Do it one at a time, no two or more at the same time.

@lindanam1779 Месяц назад

Can fridgie fresh work on EV cars, Teslas?

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Yes! As long as there is an air intake vent for your AC 👍🏽😊

@denismanace 4 дня назад

My 22 Explorer doesn't produce evap drain water .

@XX-166 Месяц назад

Your HVAC doesn’t have to be on the recirculating mode?

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

No it does not 👍🏽😊

@curtw8827 Месяц назад

@@FixThisHouseit's not going to draw air in under the hood if it's in recirculation mode

@BadBiden Месяц назад

Fabreze through the outside cowl intake vent.

@be891 12 дней назад

Fabreze just masks the odor. It is better to use lysol to kill the fungus and bacteria that cause the odor. Just pick one with the scent you like.

@banon7853 11 дней назад

Ha do all of them, new car 😊

@tevman69 Месяц назад

👍👍👍

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Thank you! 🙏🏽

@peterrudy9207 8 дней назад

You could use a ozone machine .

@jdl4808 7 дней назад

Looks like you had the recirculation on while spraying the outside vent…

@desertcamel3573 16 дней назад

what can you do get rid STOP Musty Moldy Bad Smells Coming From Your Car’s AC And Heater Vents Permanently

@tompenn6706 Месяц назад

I only smell the musty smell when running through vents when AC is not on. Would it be ok to do this same procedure without turning on the AC as that is the only time I smell the musty smell ?

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

I would do both ways yes 👍🏽

@tompenn6706 Месяц назад

I will do both ways then, thanks

@wgc383 25 дней назад

I feel like this is the ultimate OCD cleaning

@TheHeshgoodman 17 дней назад

Just change your cabin filter that’s all you need to do

@TB-LivingFree Месяц назад

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@jdedad Месяц назад

You missed a key step the AC needs to be with outside air intake open you showed it was in recirculating it won’t pull any air in the way you showed it

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Works either way 👍🏽😊

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

Works either way 👍🏽😊

@arlenokstar 23 дня назад

@@FixThisHouse If it's set to recirc mode then it's not pulling anything from the cowl when you spray into it. The car might as well be off at that point.

@flackanator1 Месяц назад

Good tips, but that engine sounds horrible.

@aaronblackford981 Месяц назад

I was looking down to see if anyone else noticed. And I ain’t even any sort of backyard mechanic or better.

@carnold.knowledge Месяц назад

I’m guessing the camera audio was emphasizing the sound incorrectly. Those sound like injectors to me. All my Japanese cars over the last few years sound somewhat like this right off the lot (Toyota, Honda, Mazda).

@aaronblackford981 Месяц назад

@@carnold.knowledge mine too. That’s why I quit buying them. Not that I had a ton or brand new ones.

@ngowei4452 Месяц назад

I have a video suggestion. My garage is tight on space lengthwise, and I'd like to link an additional light to the garage door eye beam so that I know when my car has just cleared the garage door path, and I can maximize the space in front of the car.

@FixThisHouse Месяц назад

That’s a great idea! I will add this to my list! 🙏🏽😊 thank you!