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Good video, been using Frigi Fresh for years. I would recommend removing your cabin filter (if present) before spraying. Otherwise the cabin filter will absorb a fair amount of the Frigi Fresh. It will still be effective, just not as much. Also, both the sprays and especially some of the foams for the drain are very bad to breathe in. So let that stuff air out
what you can also do is if you run your AC, like 2 minutes before you get to your destination turn off the AC and turn on the heat to high, both floor and front vents so air wont condense with water inside the air ducts when they are cool and you turn off your car. just think how water condenses on a glass of ice thats happening inside the vents and there is dust and spores in there that when it gets wet Fungus Mold comes alive and stinks
Of course! That makes so much sense dude. That makes more sense than anything. Essentially, you were drawing out your AC vents for turning your car off correct? How could that not work. I’m gonna use that method that you just suggested.
I just did that this year. Sprayed it with mountain fresh Lysol directly into the vents and it killed whatever was in there. But I will add the front vents under the hood as well after seeing this video. Thanks for the tip!
2:43 That musty smell is usually from running the A/C and then shutting your car off without running hot air through the vents to get rid of the condensation. It's even worse if you live in an area with high humidity. I learned that the hard way.
Yes but for most it’s not very practical to crank up the heat in the summer time. I usually just shut the AC off in my Fcar and BMW and just use the fan when I’m close to my destination. My euro cars seem to have this issue more than my Japanese cars. It’s not too bad so I don’t worry about it too much.
@@f430ferrari5 I had a Honda and Nissan here in texas one for 3 years the other for 6 and never had that issue. And I blast the AC on MAX everytime in the car. However, when I got my BMW I started to have the issue within the first year of owning it.
@@BroMordekaimy dealer told me that newer cars (any brand) tent to have this issue, as they have this “auto” option for climate, if you leave it to auto, you’ll have the AC and Resurrection always on, causing dry air not able to run through the evaporation box, hence leading mold and mildew to develop… Think back when I driving my older cars, I would have to manipulate the temperature and AC only when I needed😅
Thank you so much for making this video and leaving links too. My husband's car smells so bad that my son and I refuse to get in it. I will definitely be buying some of these products.
You said the newer car has a musty smell. If it’s a Toyota RAV4, it’s got a manufacturer service alert for leaky roof rails. I’m happy to see your video, because although my 2019 RAV4 was fixed by a dealership*, it still smells musty time to time. *one dealership charged me diagnostic fee and said they couldn’t duplicate the leak (never going back there again).
Thank you for the info my friend. My newer Car is the Mazda. It was actually when I got the car serviced that the car started smelling bad! Thanks to FrigiFresh and the Kool-it’s it all been eliminated ever since!
I have a rav4 as well, do you know how far the service alert goes back? I can’t get a “farm” smell out of my car. And I clean every little inch of it always. I don’t know what else to do
I use fix this house to help me when I need a little more information on a project around the house and seeing this video makes me feel better knowing that he knows what he is talking about i am a L1 ASE Master technician and the information given in the video and replies to comments are correct
Definitely trying this! Thanks! Also, regarding the suv ac, any idea what might cause for a driver’s side left ac vent to blow weaker air? All the vents are in the open position.
I bought a used 2023 Toyota Tundra, that had pretty bad cigarette order. I ended up buying an ozone generator, I out in it the interior of the truck, let it run. I have programed hitting unlock unlock to lower all or the windows and open the sunroof. Oder has been gone and never came back.
didn't think people actually used ozone anymore. ozone will remove just about any odor, even cat urine. my grandparents had a small unit in their car and would bring it into hotel rooms to get rid of cigarette smell (back when there weren't really restrictions on smoking everywhere) I do believe ozone will eat away at plastics over time making them sticky to the touch. but that's after long periods of constant high ozone.
If an ozone machine is not in the budget or is not feasible. Ozium makes a fogger, and Zep, Lysol, etc make products that can be used in an unoccupied car or home AC intake (remove the filters first and leave the AC running for about 15 minutes). For the car, let it sit overnight after treatment before opening up. For the home, treat right before leaving for the day. I have used these because of flooding at home, used cars with horrendous smells, failing weatherstripping, roof racks, sunroof, leaving the windows down in the rain etc.
Great video my friend, especially when you have different passengers riding along, your interior can start to smell after a while from body orders, colognes, pets riding along, even from that musty stench when entering your car from a downpour, your seats & rugs get saturated & the order start kicking in, whew. I'm always using carpet powder deodorizer to neutralize the stench, let it sit in the rugs for about 15 minutes then vacuum. Lots of different brands out there, I usually use the Arm & Hammer products. Really enjoy reading everyone's comments too which is helpful on some other tips they throw in from their professional background, which is helpful and time saving, then trying to think of a million things to type in that search bar. Look forward to some more of your videos.
I used to get the moldy smell the next day after driving in the rain and I kept checking the floor mats and the trunk for any wet spots but nothing showed but the smell went away after a couple of days. Someone suggested replacing the cabin air filter and the smell never came back.
Another great video but quick question about the evaporator drain when you go through a car wash and do the undercarriage glass which shoots water up under the car does that cause any issues with the AC drain?
Great question, it doesn’t because it is angled and the end has an anti flow back flap. Each model is different, but only intentional direct water pressure might penetrate it, which is very rare
Can you PLEASE do a video about how to get rid of those stale orders in a window air conditioner? Also, a video on how to clean a window air conditioner.
What about after removing the filter vent and the dead rat causing the insulation partly damage , can I use the one Use in house insulation I just need a piece?
Step 3 should be step 1, replace cabin filter first then do the other steps if its still smelly. For your step 1, you have to switch it from recirculating to outside air, then you can spray in the cowl area. For step 3 some cabin filters have carbon which looks black.
No he had it right, I have a relatively new air filter but after 2 months of heavy AC use I got that moldy smell and Lysol worked like a charm! Chances are more likely that the smell/mold is in the air intake where he sprayed and not the air filter bub!
Just recently I was going to change my Cabin air filter and to my surpirse my filter was missing (god dam shop that does "full service" ey?), There is a lot of crustified dirt inside the slot now, any recomendations in how to clean up thata space since its in a rather incovenient spot? or would it be ok if I just replace the filter straight up?
1 thing I never recommend is to Never, Never jack up any car at the radiator support frame. It's not ment for that kind of weight support. Only lift up at jack support points on sides of vehicle.
Just run your fan the last mile or two before you get home (without the AC off and the HVAC venting fresh, outside air) and you won't get this problem to begin with. Preventative is better than fixing the problem.
people who run errands all day really have time to keep switching the A/C system and fumbling with it ? Every time you get back in the car you have to switch it over again… Nah. Nope. Only for the OCD
I have a video suggestion. My garage is tight on space lengthwise, and I'd like to link an additional light to the garage door eye beam so that I know when my car has just cleared the garage door path, and I can maximize the space in front of the car.
Mold comes from build up in the evaporator. This does NOT clean evaporator. For topical spray Lysol is cheap. For proper cleaning Toyota has a kit for cheap, both products. Car Care Nut guy does this well. Clean evap FIRST, then spray into vent for the ducts.
You forgot the. Most important step. Make sure the AC is on fresh air and not the recirculating mode, otherwise the AC intake will not be taking in any air from the AC intake.
You missed a key step the AC needs to be with outside air intake open you showed it was in recirculating it won’t pull any air in the way you showed it
@@FixThisHouse If it's set to recirc mode then it's not pulling anything from the cowl when you spray into it. The car might as well be off at that point.
I only smell the musty smell when running through vents when AC is not on. Would it be ok to do this same procedure without turning on the AC as that is the only time I smell the musty smell ?
I’m guessing the camera audio was emphasizing the sound incorrectly. Those sound like injectors to me. All my Japanese cars over the last few years sound somewhat like this right off the lot (Toyota, Honda, Mazda).
ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO:
- FRIGi-FRESH - amzn.to/3VIBoOe
- KOOL-It Evaporator and Heater Foam Cleaner - amzn.to/3RM5Up8
- Drain Pan - amzn.to/3zk3O9H
Good video, been using Frigi Fresh for years. I would recommend removing your cabin filter (if present) before spraying. Otherwise the cabin filter will absorb a fair amount of the Frigi Fresh. It will still be effective, just not as much. Also, both the sprays and especially some of the foams for the drain are very bad to breathe in. So let that stuff air out
Thank you for this tip my friend! 🙏🏽😊
Don’t forget to set the a/c intake for outside air and not recycled so the product gets pulled into the system
what you can also do is if you run your AC, like 2 minutes before you get to your destination turn off the AC and turn on the heat to high, both floor and front vents so air wont condense with water inside the air ducts when they are cool and you turn off your car. just think how water condenses on a glass of ice thats happening inside the vents and there is dust and spores in there that when it gets wet Fungus Mold comes alive and stinks
Of course! That makes so much sense dude. That makes more sense than anything. Essentially, you were drawing out your AC vents for turning your car off correct? How could that not work. I’m gonna use that method that you just suggested.
@@Miami543210 are you being sarcastic?? what's going on here?
Exactly
He should shut his mouth up😂😂
On a glass of ice ? Wtf
I use Lysol and it works great
I just take a shower. lol
I just did that this year. Sprayed it with mountain fresh Lysol directly into the vents and it killed whatever was in there. But I will add the front vents under the hood as well after seeing this video. Thanks for the tip!
@@timkingsley3932 make sure to use soap
2:43 That musty smell is usually from running the A/C and then shutting your car off without running hot air through the vents to get rid of the condensation. It's even worse if you live in an area with high humidity. I learned that the hard way.
Yes but for most it’s not very practical to crank up the heat in the summer time.
I usually just shut the AC off in my Fcar and BMW and just use the fan when I’m close to my destination.
My euro cars seem to have this issue more than my Japanese cars.
It’s not too bad so I don’t worry about it too much.
@@f430ferrari5 I had a Honda and Nissan here in texas one for 3 years the other for 6 and never had that issue. And I blast the AC on MAX everytime in the car. However, when I got my BMW I started to have the issue within the first year of owning it.
@@BroMordekaimy dealer told me that newer cars (any brand) tent to have this issue, as they have this “auto” option for climate, if you leave it to auto, you’ll have the AC and Resurrection always on, causing dry air not able to run through the evaporation box, hence leading mold and mildew to develop… Think back when I driving my older cars, I would have to manipulate the temperature and AC only when I needed😅
Commonly clogged drain tubes as well or partially clogged
The black coloring in the Bosch cabin filter is activated charcoal. It's there to help remove outside odors before they enter the cabin.
Thank you so much for making this video and leaving links too. My husband's car smells so bad that my son and I refuse to get in it. I will definitely be buying some of these products.
You said the newer car has a musty smell. If it’s a Toyota RAV4, it’s got a manufacturer service alert for leaky roof rails. I’m happy to see your video, because although my 2019 RAV4 was fixed by a dealership*, it still smells musty time to time.
*one dealership charged me diagnostic fee and said they couldn’t duplicate the leak (never going back there again).
Thank you for the info my friend. My newer
Car is the Mazda. It was actually when I got the car serviced that the car started smelling bad! Thanks to FrigiFresh and the Kool-it’s it all been eliminated ever since!
I have a rav4 as well, do you know how far the service alert goes back? I can’t get a “farm” smell out of my car. And I clean every little inch of it always. I don’t know what else to do
Works better with no cabin filter. Lysol also works great too since it’s kills germs.
Thanks I’ll try it next time 👍🏽😊
I've used Lysol and it works pretty good too.
Thank you for sharing!
I use fix this house to help me when I need a little more information on a project around the house and seeing this video makes me feel better knowing that he knows what he is talking about i am a L1 ASE Master technician and the information given in the video and replies to comments are correct
Thank you so much for your love and support my friend! 🙏🏽😊
O3 generator works great! It's just pricey though. But it eliminates any smell almost anywhere. I use to have a Ecoquest Breeze AT
Very well explained. I had that musty smell not that long ago. I'm definitely going to try this ☺️
Definitely trying this! Thanks!
Also, regarding the suv ac, any idea what might cause for a driver’s side left ac vent to blow weaker air? All the vents are in the open position.
Excellent video and ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Love this new automotive series.
Would like to see a REAL solution to make my yellow headlights to be clear again.
Thank you so much! I’ll make a video on that as well! Please stay tuned 🙏🏽😊👍🏽
I bought a used 2023 Toyota Tundra, that had pretty bad cigarette order. I ended up buying an ozone generator, I out in it the interior of the truck, let it run. I have programed hitting unlock unlock to lower all or the windows and open the sunroof. Oder has been gone and never came back.
didn't think people actually used ozone anymore. ozone will remove just about any odor, even cat urine. my grandparents had a small unit in their car and would bring it into hotel rooms to get rid of cigarette smell (back when there weren't really restrictions on smoking everywhere)
I do believe ozone will eat away at plastics over time making them sticky to the touch. but that's after long periods of constant high ozone.
Wow thanks! I’ll have to try the ozone generator in the future! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊
If an ozone machine is not in the budget or is not feasible.
Ozium makes a fogger, and Zep, Lysol, etc make products that can be used in an unoccupied car or home AC intake (remove the filters first and leave the AC running for about 15 minutes). For the car, let it sit overnight after treatment before opening up. For the home, treat right before leaving for the day.
I have used these because of flooding at home, used cars with horrendous smells, failing weatherstripping, roof racks, sunroof, leaving the windows down in the rain etc.
One of my favorite channels. Great information as always! Thank you! 💙
Thank you so much for the love and support! 🙏🏽😊
Lysol works great also, lemon fresh
Great video my friend, especially when you have different passengers riding along, your interior can start to smell after a while from body orders, colognes, pets riding along, even from that musty stench when entering your car from a downpour, your seats & rugs get saturated & the order start kicking in, whew. I'm always using carpet powder deodorizer to neutralize the stench, let it sit in the rugs for about 15 minutes then vacuum. Lots of different brands out there, I usually use the Arm & Hammer products. Really enjoy reading everyone's comments too which is helpful on some other tips they throw in from their professional background, which is helpful and time saving, then trying to think of a million things to type in that search bar. Look forward to some more of your videos.
Would you want to remove your Cabin Air Filter when spraying it in the intakes in the front? The filter will stop the cleaner. Thanks
Great info for my allergies
It helped out my allergies a lot! 👍🏽😊
I have this issue with my window AC at home. Will try it.
If you have a cabin air filter, wouldn't you want to spray into some point behind the filter instead of before it?
I used to get the moldy smell the next day after driving in the rain and I kept checking the floor mats and the trunk for any wet spots but nothing showed but the smell went away after a couple of days. Someone suggested replacing the cabin air filter and the smell never came back.
Thank you for the video.
Do you something similar for flushing out your home a/c pipes?
Thanks again appreciate all your videos
Saw a video that said you could spray lysol. Any opinion on that
Thank you for making this video.
Looks like you had the recirculation on while spraying the outside vent…
Very well explained. Thank u ! I am gonna do all three so my work truck can smell better.
Thank you! Wish you the best! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
Thanks for the tips. Just ordered the frigi-fresh can.
i was today years old when i learned about any of this. thanks for the video
Another great video but quick question about the evaporator drain when you go through a car wash and do the undercarriage glass which shoots water up under the car does that cause any issues with the AC drain?
Great question, it doesn’t because it is angled and the end has an anti flow back flap. Each model is different, but only intentional direct water pressure might penetrate it, which is very rare
@@FixThisHouse Thanks for the clarification!
This was very educational! Thanks!
Thank you sir good video also I have questions my car 11 Honda odyssey only two vent air top the redid didn’t work how can I fo
Can you PLEASE do a video about how to get rid of those stale orders in a window air conditioner? Also, a video on how to clean a window air conditioner.
Does Lysol works the same?
should you remove your filter before doing this?
Cabin filter yes
Great explanation, thank you! Do I leave the recirc button on or off?
The recirculation button should be off.
Oh my goodness! Thanks bro!
Awesome video…Very helpful👍👍 Thank you!
I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
Toyota sells a kit for cleaning the evaporator coil and it flushes out all the mold and mildew!😎😎😎
can change cabin filter too
Yes please watch the last method in this video
What about after removing the filter vent and the dead rat causing the insulation partly damage , can I use the one
Use in house insulation I just need a piece?
Can I do the same procedure? On my diesel truck pick up truck.?
Step 3 should be step 1, replace cabin filter first then do the other steps if its still smelly. For your step 1, you have to switch it from recirculating to outside air, then you can spray in the cowl area. For step 3 some cabin filters have carbon which looks black.
No he had it right, I have a relatively new air filter but after 2 months of heavy AC use I got that moldy smell and Lysol worked like a charm! Chances are more likely that the smell/mold is in the air intake where he sprayed and not the air filter bub!
Just recently I was going to change my Cabin air filter and to my surpirse my filter was missing (god dam shop that does "full service" ey?), There is a lot of crustified dirt inside the slot now, any recomendations in how to clean up thata space since its in a rather incovenient spot? or would it be ok if I just replace the filter straight up?
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for watching! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊
Thank you for this video is a great one
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
Perfect thank you so much!!
Great thanks
Would frigifresh work with home window ac
1 thing I never recommend is to Never, Never jack up any car at the radiator support frame. It's not ment for that kind of weight support. Only lift up at jack support points on sides of vehicle.
Your HVAC doesn’t have to be on the recirculating mode?
No it does not 👍🏽😊
@@FixThisHouseit's not going to draw air in under the hood if it's in recirculation mode
Excellent video!
I have a dusty smell coming when I turn on the heater, no smell with cold air. will this fix my problem?
Change your cabin filter...
Good information
Thank you! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊
Just run your fan the last mile or two before you get home (without the AC off and the HVAC venting fresh, outside air) and you won't get this problem to begin with. Preventative is better than fixing the problem.
Thanks for the info! I’ll try it in the future 👍🏽😊
people who run errands all day really have time to keep switching the A/C system and fumbling with it ?
Every time you get back in the car you have to switch it over again…
Nah. Nope. Only for the OCD
Can fridgie fresh work on EV cars, Teslas?
Yes! As long as there is an air intake vent for your AC 👍🏽😊
I have a video suggestion. My garage is tight on space lengthwise, and I'd like to link an additional light to the garage door eye beam so that I know when my car has just cleared the garage door path, and I can maximize the space in front of the car.
That’s a great idea! I will add this to my list! 🙏🏽😊 thank you!
How is the spray content gonna go through the cabin filter?
Thank You for Much Needed Knowledge*
You are very welcome! 🙏🏽
Thanks 😊
I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊
How do you get the walnuts out of the vehicle I guess they put them in there because of the nice smell
Good to know!!
Thank you! 🙏🏽
Awesome video
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
great video, thanks for sharing.
I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊
Thanks
Thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Ron! 🙏🏽😊
Mold comes from build up in the evaporator.
This does NOT clean evaporator. For topical spray Lysol is cheap.
For proper cleaning Toyota has a kit for cheap, both products.
Car Care Nut guy does this well.
Clean evap FIRST, then spray into vent for the ducts.
good tips
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊
You forgot the. Most important step. Make sure the AC is on fresh air and not the recirculating mode, otherwise the AC intake will not be taking in any air from the AC intake.
You could use a ozone machine .
Thank u You so much…..!
What about window AC?
You missed a key step the AC needs to be with outside air intake open you showed it was in recirculating it won’t pull any air in the way you showed it
Works either way 👍🏽😊
Works either way 👍🏽😊
@@FixThisHouse If it's set to recirc mode then it's not pulling anything from the cowl when you spray into it. The car might as well be off at that point.
I Love this! Thanks for the help!
I’m glad i could be of help!
Nice.
I only smell the musty smell when running through vents when AC is not on. Would it be ok to do this same procedure without turning on the AC
as that is the only time I smell the musty smell ?
I would do both ways yes 👍🏽
I will do both ways then, thanks
What about using the same foam cleaner to the aircond vents inside the car and at the aircond filter position? @@FixThisHouse
My 22 Explorer doesn't produce evap drain water .
Change your in cabin air filter.
Too bad they dont sell this here in the Philippines
Fabreze through the outside cowl intake vent.
Fabreze just masks the odor. It is better to use lysol to kill the fungus and bacteria that cause the odor. Just pick one with the scent you like.
frigi fresh is too xpensivAF ...just use lysol !
NEVER DO THAT AT 1:55. that could burn your window fuses. Do it one at a time, no two or more at the same time.
I can’t believe we pay thousands for stupid car that has no access to clean the ac.
I am a hvac technician normally we have access to our hvac units
Clean your drain line first before doing this ✅
Ha do all of them, new car 😊
Good tips, but that engine sounds horrible.
I was looking down to see if anyone else noticed. And I ain’t even any sort of backyard mechanic or better.
I’m guessing the camera audio was emphasizing the sound incorrectly. Those sound like injectors to me. All my Japanese cars over the last few years sound somewhat like this right off the lot (Toyota, Honda, Mazda).
@@carnold.knowledge mine too. That’s why I quit buying them. Not that I had a ton or brand new ones.
what can you do get rid STOP Musty Moldy Bad Smells Coming From Your Car’s AC And Heater Vents Permanently
I have that problem with a 1 year old Camry 22. Total BS. System got done at dealer only last Ed 3 months this system it’s a total crap pOS AC system
Just change your filter
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Thank you! 🙏🏽
Use a onion it’s cheaper same thing old car dealer trick
Just change your cabin filter that’s all you need to do
Why does an evaporator smell so bad if it's internally sealed???😮😮
I feel like this is the ultimate OCD cleaning
His pull out game weak 👀
You know it 😉