Evaporator cleaning, 2012 EL

[schulzie]

Well, 70,000 miles, lots of A/C use, and it's now smelling musty when we start up. Has anyone used a cleaner to clean the evaporator in place?
Looking for some tips.
Thanks,

 

[gixer2000]

I'm pretty sure the dash would need to come out to clean the evap itself but I've never attempted it

I know detailers typically use an ozone machine to kill smells like that. Im sure they can be rented but I think that would depend on your area. I would try an ozone machine before pulling the dash

 

[Motorcity muscle]

Best to turn a/c off and let fan dry out evaporator before shutting truck off. There in a product that can be sprayed into the return air to coat and clean https://www.amazon.com/Lubegard-96030-Evaporator-Heater-Cleaner/dp/B0007PHD0Scoil.

 

[stamp11127]

I use a mist of Simple Green sprayed into the fresh air duct. Set the ac on outside air & fan on high. Spray as much as you want, more is better at getting the crap out. Really bad units get a pump garden sprayer. Just make sure the drain line is clear.

 

[1955moose]

Stamp beat me by 25 minutes, Simple green is my choice too. Smells nice, cleans real well, and disinfects too I think. Used it yesterday on grease stains on my home carpet with a brush. Nothing else worked, this product got rid of the grease. Good stuff!

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