Yeah, I know this is a weird question for GFY, but I figure there's no place else on the planet where I can access such a huge cross-section of people, one of whom MIGHT actually have an answer for me and not necessarily want to sell me something. So bear with me, please.
First off, I'm in Arizona. It's hot here.
So, about a month ago I started noticing a really foul odor in the office shortly after sundown. I figured it was some sort of night-blooming cactus or something (we smoke so we keep the window open). Long story short, before too long I figured out it wasn't just in the office, but throughout the house, and if I went outside, there was no trace of the odor.
I describe the smell as "sour", my partner says "feet". Whatever, it's very unpleasant.
So, last night we got a nice rainstorm and things cooled down, so I decided to do a little experiment. I shut down the AC and the fan. Come sundown: No odor. I've been up all night and not a hint of the nasty, evil smell. About 15 minutes ago I got sick of sweating and turned the AC back on. Guess what? Odor is back.
Okay, so obviously the problem is somewhere in the filter or the ducts. What I'm wondering is - why is it not a problem during the day? WTF would lay dormant all day, only to start stinking once the sun goes down? For the record, the house stays cool (relative to outside) during the day, and tends to heat up a bit come sundown. I have no clue why. I think demonic possession may be involved.
Anyway, them there's the facts. Hope one of the bright people here can give me a clue - otherwise I'll be faced with hiring some over-charging, feng-shui spouting nutcase, I'm sure.
But seriously...WTF?
First off, I'm in Arizona. It's hot here.
So, about a month ago I started noticing a really foul odor in the office shortly after sundown. I figured it was some sort of night-blooming cactus or something (we smoke so we keep the window open). Long story short, before too long I figured out it wasn't just in the office, but throughout the house, and if I went outside, there was no trace of the odor.
I describe the smell as "sour", my partner says "feet". Whatever, it's very unpleasant.
So, last night we got a nice rainstorm and things cooled down, so I decided to do a little experiment. I shut down the AC and the fan. Come sundown: No odor. I've been up all night and not a hint of the nasty, evil smell. About 15 minutes ago I got sick of sweating and turned the AC back on. Guess what? Odor is back.
Okay, so obviously the problem is somewhere in the filter or the ducts. What I'm wondering is - why is it not a problem during the day? WTF would lay dormant all day, only to start stinking once the sun goes down? For the record, the house stays cool (relative to outside) during the day, and tends to heat up a bit come sundown. I have no clue why. I think demonic possession may be involved.
Anyway, them there's the facts. Hope one of the bright people here can give me a clue - otherwise I'll be faced with hiring some over-charging, feng-shui spouting nutcase, I'm sure.
But seriously...WTF?
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