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How to Stop Musty Smell from Air Conditioner in Winter

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If your AC isn't keeping up during the winter, there's probably a good chance you're experiencing a musty smell from mold. This can be a frustrating problem in the winter when the AC unit is put in standby mode to save energy. The musty smell that often comes from the unit can make it hard to sleep through the night. You can do several things to get rid of this smell, including cleaning out the filters and changing the air filter. 4 Easy Ways to Fix a Musty Smell from Air Conditioner A musty smell is usually caused by a build-up of dirt, dust and other debris on the cooling coils. Cleaning the coils can help to reduce or eliminate the musty smell. In the winter, the air conditioner can create a musty smell. Here are 4 tips on how to fix it: You've just finished air-drying some buds; they smell great! You pull off a piece and pop it in your mouth — BAM! Now it smells like wet dog shit. What happened? Well, if you have a humidifier running in your house and haven't ch