Many motorists face the problem of the widespread smell of mold in the car, especially after the winter, and with the start of the air conditioner.
And the German auto magazine "Auto Bild" attributed this to several reasons, including neglecting maintenance work in the car in the winter, which results in the presence of bacteria in the air-conditioning parts and high humidity, which is a fertile environment for their proliferation and the spread of mildew smell.
Next, German experts offer five tips for getting fresh air inside your car.
1- Cleaning the air-condition system
When a bad smell spreads after turning on the conditioner, the driver must clean the conditioner and its components, using special detergent sprays that spray the material in the car, and turn on the conditioner for some time.
2- Change the filter regularly
The driver must change the air filter at least once every year, thereby eliminating the bacteria and its associated humidity, and it is preferable to change it more than once for people with allergies.
3- Commitment to maintenance
With the passage of time, the air conditioner system loses the coolant, which reduces its cooling capacity, so maintenance of the air conditioning system must be carried out every three years, during which the system is also checked for leaks.
Get rid
4- From moisture
The presence of a smell of mold in the car is evidence of the presence of moisture in some part of it, which necessitates its discovery and working to get rid of moisture. In general, the clogged banks must be freed, and the elements of tightening should be checked.
5- Operating the fan from time to time
The fan should not be permanently closed, because by this the air loaded with mold will not be removed, and help to enter fresh fresh air.