Air condition getting the family sick?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Prius2010owner, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM.

  1. Prius2010owner

    Prius2010owner Junior Member

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    Wife thinks the air condition is getting the family sick when used.

    I think otherwise, Since I use my car all the time and never have any issues.

    What are possible steps to eliminate any doubt that the air condition system is fine?

    I bought a 2pack air filter from amazon, and have 1 left. But I want to get the most high end hardcore filter available on the market or maybe the OEM filter from toyota? Need suggestions.

    Also read something about maybe the evaporator line isn't functioning properly? How could I tell?

    Any other suggestions?
     
    #1 Prius2010owner, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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    Mendel Leisk MMX GEN III

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    Any odd smells?

    Water vapour can condense and start growing stuff in there.
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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    Why does she think this?
     
    #3 frodoz737, Apr 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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    I just ran the AC in my car in my drive way for 20 minutes, and water is indeed coming out the bottom perfectly fine. So I don't think it's a mold issue. I don't smell anything and can go on long drives and be perfectly fine. But the goal is eliminate all possible outcomes.

    She claims there is an odd smell, but she's also a hypochondriac. And trying to figure out why her and the rest of the family is constantly sick.
     
    #4 Prius2010owner, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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    Maybe get a cabin air filter that has 'activated carbon impregnated' on the box. Spend a lot of money. Show her box and receipt?

    Hey, I remember when cigarettes with activated carbon filters were advertised on TV. :)
     
    #5 VelvetFoot, Apr 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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