Air Con Heating

[benandjordansmum]

Hi guys, hoping someone can help. We bought a 2nd hand 16.49.1. We have used the air con before and it has been fine. We tried to use the heating on our last trip but it had a really bad burning smell, so we only used it for about 5 mins. Could this be because it hasn't been used? Or any ideas what it could be?

Thanks,
Tracy

 

[Burnsy]

Hi Tracy, I know what you mean, I have had the same before in our 16-49-1. I think it's a build up of dust and should clear after a while, also check and clean filters under the unit as they block up quickly.

Cheers.

 

[benandjordansmum]

Hi Burnsey,

I'll check the filters and give that a go. Little worried in case it starts a fire... Smelt real bad!!

Thanks
Tracy

 

[cancan]

I have no smell from mine but do find it noisy and not the most effective although its currently -1 so better then nothing

 

[achjimmy]

It's a element heater and as such will smell if dust or residue gets on it. No big deal it burns off.

 

[benandjordansmum]

Hi Guys

Thanks for the advice. Didn't know where the filters were. They appear okay but will open and give a better look later. Ran the heating today whilst at home ( felt safer) and all was good no residual burning smell! Thanks

 

[Burnsy]

Hi Tracy, if you look under the head unit (where the air comes out) there are 2 plastic grids that come off and the filter material is under them, just give them a brush off and replace.

Cheers.

 

[Jennymay]

I guess filter check, could be dust and dirt. Maybe it would be worth having it serviced just incase its a bigger issue. I wouldnt like the thought of a fire.
Cheers Jenny