It’s very important to stay on top of the maintenance of your HVAC system, so you can avoid dealing with a broken HVAC on a hot day. There are many smells you may experience as an HVAC system owner including rotten eggs, musty, smoky, or oil. Here’s what the different smells could mean:

Rotten eggs - Not always, but typically this means that you have a gas leak in your home. If you were just trying to turn the burner on to cook and tried a few times, you might just be smelling gas from that. However, if the smell is consistent, contact an HVAC contractor right away. A gas leak that is ignored can lead to death or an explosion.

Musty or mildew - If you are noticing a musty smell after turning on your HVAC, there is probably mold growing in it. Although it sounds bad, it can be fixed by simply cleaning out your HVAC system. You can do it yourself using one of the many cleaning solutions on the internet or contact our HVAC company and we will come to clean it for you. Our HVAC contractors don’t want you or your family to experience the negative effects of breathing in moldy air.

The smell of smoke - The only real explanation for smelling smoke is that your HVAC system is overheating, if you smell smoke, contact our HVAC company immediately! Failure to act could result in a fire or an explosion.

The smell of oil - Smelling oil is the product of an oil leak coming from your HVAC system. Contact our HVAC contractors as soon as you notice the leak, the faster we act the less oil you will waste. Acting faster will also result in you wasting less oil and energy powering your broken HVAC system.

Our HVAC company, Roberts and Petty Inc. wants to be your first choice for all your plumbing and HVAC installation and repair needs. Give our HVAC contractors a call to schedule an appointment today! We hope to hear from you soon.