FORT MYERS, Fla. — As temperatures drop to record lows and you switch from cooling to heating, you might notice a burning smell coming from your HVAC system.
While it can be alarming, this smell is often normal and temporary. Here’s what’s happening and when you should be concerned.
What causes the burning smell?
During months of disuse, dust can accumulate on the heating elements of your system. When you turn on the heat for the first time, the dust burns off, producing a distinct odor.
If the smell goes away within a few minutes, there’s likely no issue…