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    Jul 6, 2010, 07:40 PM
    Air conditioner smells like burning
    I come in the house and it smells like either oil or something burning. After I'm in the house I do not smell it but my eyes burn and I can feel it in my throat. We JUST changed the air filter, the blower motor, & the capacitor. My husband doesn't smell but it hits me hard when I come in from being outside for less than a half hour. I'm known for my good nose and sensitivity to my environment. Any ideas?
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    Jul 7, 2010, 07:57 AM

    It could be that new motor you installed if not wired correctly. The smell is sometimes called askrill and that smell is from the varnish on the motor windings when overheated.
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