Not every smell means major failure, but repeated odor patterns should be taken seriously. Focus on when the smell appears and how long it lasts.
Primary question
If my aircon smells when it starts, how do I decide between monitoring, servicing, and deeper diagnosis?
A short startup smell that clears quickly is different from odor that persists through operation.
Smell-only fixes can become repetitive if no one checks recurrence timing and cooling performance changes.
Track when smell appears, how long it lasts, and whether cooling or drainage changed at the same time.
This gives the technician enough context to recommend one clear next step instead of guessing.
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Tell us what is happening. We will assess first, advise one clear next step, and you decide.
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