PollyParakeet
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Hi, all,
Has anyone here had experience with "Dirty Sock Syndrome" in your AC unit? We have an ongoing problem with it. Mold & bacteria build up on the coils, which makes for a terribly nasty odor and also the release of mold spores worsen our allergies, etc.
We are considering installing UV lights inside the unit to control the growth on the coils and drip pan. Is anyone here familiar with this approach, and, if so, have you tried it? Does it help? What wattage of UV bulb did you use? Did you purchase one of the ready-made units by Honeywell, etc. or make your own?
Any and all advice/suggestions would be appreciated. This is a very frustrating problem, and we are hoping that this approach might just be the answer.
Thanks so much!
Blessings to all~
~Polly
Has anyone here had experience with "Dirty Sock Syndrome" in your AC unit? We have an ongoing problem with it. Mold & bacteria build up on the coils, which makes for a terribly nasty odor and also the release of mold spores worsen our allergies, etc.
We are considering installing UV lights inside the unit to control the growth on the coils and drip pan. Is anyone here familiar with this approach, and, if so, have you tried it? Does it help? What wattage of UV bulb did you use? Did you purchase one of the ready-made units by Honeywell, etc. or make your own?
Any and all advice/suggestions would be appreciated. This is a very frustrating problem, and we are hoping that this approach might just be the answer.
Thanks so much!
Blessings to all~
~Polly