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Smelly air con

Recently the air con seems to have a stale water smell. I noted that you addressed this type of problem - what do I do?

Asked on 10 September 2012 by bebobtat

Answered by Honest John
Turn the heater at maximum to dry out any condensation in the trunking and any bacteria growning on it.
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