Can You Use Dehumidify Mode If Your AC Has Mold? What to Do Before Cleaning
September in Japan can still be surprisingly humid. After several days of rain, my house started to feel damp, so normally I would turn on the air conditioner's dehumidify mode. Then I took a closer look inside the air conditioner. I could see small black spots deeper inside the unit, especially around the fan. I had already cleaned the filter, but the dirt farther inside was clearly beyond what I could safely reach. I booked a professional air conditioner cleaning, but the appointment was postponed because of a typhoon. That left me with a very practical problem: the house was humid, but the air conditioner I wanted to use for dehumidifying appeared to have mold inside. So, can you still use dehumidify mode? If you can see a small amount of mold inside your air conditioner, you can still use dehumidify mode when you need it. However, that doesn't mean the mold should be ignored or that dehumidifying will remove it. If there is heavy black buildup or a strong musty smell while ...