White Dust From Air Vents

White flakes powder coming from the air conditioning vents model e90 e91 e92 e93 3 series vehicles produced from may 31 2006 to september 9 2007 situation the customer states that at times white flakes or powder comes from the air conditioning vents.

White dust from air vents.

We just moved into a new home and the air vents blow dust when the ac is on. When the mist lands on furniture or other surfaces and dries it can sometimes leave behind the dried mineral deposits or white dust. The evaporator is made of tubes covered with aluminum fins. I live in a new suburb where home building and construction is still going on all around us.

Now the white dust could be aluminum oxide or aluminum rust as the fins break down. White powder white dust in air vents. When we have the air conditioner on the dust blows into the house. Your a c evaporator is the source of this white powder.

The dust can also be found in the air conditioning vents tucked up against the windshield and on the front of the passenger window trim. Discussion starter 1 jan 6 2014. It is not coming from outside the car or the cabin air filter would stop it. Joined jan 6 2014 2 posts.

My guess is that the problem is not dust coming through the ducts but coming in from around the ductwork and pulling dust into your living spaces from the attic. However it could be problematic for some people. New home has excessive dust coming through air vents what to check. The dust normally has a grit to it rather than normal dust you d find around the house.

White dust is usually caused by mineral content in the water that goes into a humidifier. New home is very dusty inside. Jump to latest follow 1 7 of 7 posts. Sealed ducts prevent dust.

Seal the gaps around the ductwork where it vents into the room and you should notice a big difference in your dust levels. Hey folks i tried searching the forum for any previous posts on the this topic. This dust is being made in your car.