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    Aug 4, 2009, 03:27 PM
    Odor coming from central AC
    I have a garbage odor coming out of the vents when I turn on the central ac. What is that?
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    Aug 4, 2009, 04:33 PM
    Hi! jcalderon, and Welcome to AMHD :)

    How close are your trash/garbage cans to the outdoor unit? Compost?
    You may even have a dead animal in one of the trunk lines.

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