Question from Audrey
Hi Debra,
I live in South Florida so as you know I use the air conditioning a lot.
I have a company that services it and they are coming for the yearly check up in early May. They use deodorizer to spray the coils which as a MCS person I don’t allow.
Would it be okay to have the ac coils sprayed with a mixture of 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water?
If not, do you have any suggestions what can be used? Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
I actually got a new air conditioner a couple of years ago so I haven’t had it checked for a while.
I don’t know it there is some reason why you shouldn’t use vinegar in an air conditioner.
Readers, any experience with this?
I’m in Florida as well and yes, they use chemical sprays to clean coils. These can permeate the entire home. My neighbor who has MCS nearly had to evacuate after her AC guy sprayed the coils. When I had my AC people come out, I told them NOT to spray anything on the coils. They just wipe them off w/a clean rag. I don’t see why vinegar and water would be an issue. Thanks for bringing this question into the light as many people are unaware that their AC people are using chemicals during these service calls.