Mini split off gassing/high VOCs
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In the midst of a 4 ductless head install. VOCs on my AWAIR device are very high still after a week of the units sitting inside (line sets not complete). AWAIR device showing 4000ppm. Normally it’s less than 100. I have some window AC units that have been on with windows closed. I can leave the windows open but the weather has been brutal with RH up to 90s recently. Has anyone else see this?
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Will,
It wouldn't surprise me if these units had lots of leftover VOCs from the manufacturing process. (The HVAC version of new car smell.) I would crack open a window, turn on a bath fan, and monitor the AWAIR.