A/C Evaporator Core cleaning?
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It is just a can of cleaner sprayed through the cowl vent to contact the evap and removed debri and smell. If you have a cabin filter there should be no debri. the smell is caused by mold that forms on the Evaporator coil.
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Cheap fix - Lysol
Slightly less cheap - "Frigi-Fresh"
Once you've sanitized your evaporator coil, you can help prevent future mold by practicing "moisture management".
Any evap coil will accumulate some dust. Dust + water = mold. Anytime you use the AC, turn it off (but keep the fan running) a few minutes before you finish driving. The airflow will help dry the condensation off the evaporator so it doesn't contribute to mold growth.
Slightly less cheap - "Frigi-Fresh"
Once you've sanitized your evaporator coil, you can help prevent future mold by practicing "moisture management".
Any evap coil will accumulate some dust. Dust + water = mold. Anytime you use the AC, turn it off (but keep the fan running) a few minutes before you finish driving. The airflow will help dry the condensation off the evaporator so it doesn't contribute to mold growth.
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Fridgie-fresh is a great product, but Lysol spray, or any surface discenfectant works just as well. No more than a third of a can!!! Do it with the engine running, AC on full blast, and the windows open. Spray it in the vents located outside the car just under the wiperblades. $119.00 vs. one third of $3.99!!! You make the choice. Drop by my house and I'll do it for fifty bucks, and you won't be without your ridefor a day or so!!! lol.
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found Frigi-Clean and Frigi-Fresh here from other forums. www.AC-Evaporator-Cleaner.com Hope I saved everyone 30 minutes of searching. My dealer would not sell to me the Frigi-Fresh and Frigi-Clean cans... I had to buy their entire service
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