Comfortmaker
Biological Growth in Evaporator Coil or Drain Pan
Comfortmaker system emits a musty or moldy odor when running.
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Possible Causes
Dirty evaporator coil, Standing water in the drain pan, Poor filtration, High indoor humidity.
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Turn off power to the air handler before cleaning.
Steps:
- Inspect coil and pan: Remove the access panel and look for slime or mold on the coil and in the pan.
- Clean coil: Use an approved foaming coil cleaner suitable for Comfortmaker evaporator coils.
- Disinfect drain pan: Clean the pan with a mild bleach solution (if compatible) and flush the drain line.
- Improve filtration: Install a higher-quality filter and replace it regularly.
- Consider UV light: Have a technician install a UV germicidal lamp near the coil to reduce growth.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy
2/5
Required Part
Evaporator Coil and Drain Pan
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