Only thing i can think of is system oil leaking from evap. My Seville SLS is leaking coolant in the back part of the motor.. when it runs.. The result was and is tiny chunks of black and silver foam are blown onto everyone in the front seat. Required … The unit of measurement is mass flow in cubic meters per second. You may notice this winter that your heat will be absolutely crap. I looked closer inside the vents with a flashlight and I do believe they are correct from what I saw. I opened up the furnace and found reddish brown dust in the blower cabinet and black material in the wood grains of the rafter and ceiling joists (none on sheeting). I just would like to try and direct them. If black dust blows out upon activation, turn the unit off, open up the panels leading to the different components of the air conditioner and clean the interior with compressed air or a mild cleaner and cloth. The people were present at the inspection and agreed that this was not present when we did the job. The foam has disintegrated to the point that the flaps which direct the airflow are no longer covered making the dash controls useless. The most of them come out in the rear AC vents, but some come out up front, and to a lesser degree the vents in the center of the motorhome. The coil is covered almost 100% with dirt that turned to sludge when it hit the wet coil. Not all the time, but maybe a half dozen chunks each day. The best way to prevent this black soot from circulating into your home is to upgrade to an air filter with a MERV of at least 13. 2000 New Beetle / in search of 03 986S triple black Caractere kit seam sealed, Caractere rear wing, 1 3/4" drop on coilovers, 235/40/18 Kuhmo XS on 18x8 Millie Miglia Spider II's, H2sport spindles, H&R front Sway bar, O-bar rear torsion, VF Eng. Reverse flow of air is not good as it creates eddies. I wouldn't be concerned with it unless you notice … Posted by William Rumage on Dec 16, 2011. I looked into the registers (my center registers oscillate) and saw a large (1 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch) piece of a black net-like substance that was blowing against the … can ou tell me about the reason of death as it was a sudden and … Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Jul 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM #1 #1. As it turns out, this was an excellent idea. Although there is cold air flowing out of the air conditioning system, the … Once the glued ends touch, you can’t get them apart again. Black dust and little bits of what looks like foam insulation is coming out of the vents of my otherwise pristine 1991 350SD. Looks like the foam surround that goes around the blower motors and AC doors is deteriorating and blowing out the vents. My house has 2 central a/c units... the bigger one for the main level of the house stopped blowing cold air, and there is moisture completely covering this tube that comes out of the heater/air conditioner thing in my garage. I have two ideas: The foam seals in the system are just … This year, the main AC didn’t seem to have the cooling power it should, so we decided to have it checked out by a professional. Probably the best thing is to have an HVAC specialist come in and service the equipment/system (assuming that hasn’t been done recently) and check out the situation while they are there. Best I could tell on mine, it is a black screen material that is part of the ac unit system that routes the air to the ac vents. Foam coming out A/C vents. July 4, 2016, 9:10pm #1. MJ88. The A/C works fine except that it now blows black greasy foam out of the vents everytime it is in use. Once they … "Black death" can also occur when the compressor starts to wear down, and it … Dis-assembling and re-assembling these joints may aggravate the problem. When I turn on my defroster pieces of black foam insulation blow out plus a lot of smaller particles, it also blows out my dash board heater and floor board heater. I think coke and other uppers do cause this. Is it any wonder they felt no air coming out of the vents? 92 400E is shooting out tiny pieces of deteriorating foam foam from the A/C and defrost vents when you turn AC or heater or defrost on. This has occurred about three weeks after I did the inspection. Active Suspension System Air Compressor Replacement. The black open cell foam serves as a water trap off of the back of the A/C evaporator. It is messy as it is greasy if squished. The pipe foam stuffed down in it to cap it was probably partially blocking the drainage. 92 400E is shooting out tiny pieces of deteriorating foam foam from the A/C and defrost vents when you turn AC or heater or defrost on. Black discharge is sometimes related to a "foam cone" that comes out … Is this what it is and does anyone know where this is comming from (where i can find the deteriorating foam). There is a smaller copper-looking tube, then there is a bigger one that looks like it's wrapped up in this black foam, and it's covered with moisture and dripping everywhere.. … I cleaned the A/C filter, but that's not stopping the problem. WHY IS FOAM BLOWING OUT A/C VENTS - 1971 beetle type 1, just had the 1600cc engine rebuilt, picked it up yesterday was driving today and a spark plug shot out of its mount stripping the threads on the engine. honda. Hi all, newbie here. The odorless, white steam or smoke coming out of your air conditioner is probably excess water stored in the heater box. Over time[15 years] the foam was falling apart and would crumble when you touch it. I think most of it was caused by dust and the fact that the people smoked. Install the new air conditioner foam. why did this happen? I would try to get access to the evaporator coil and see if there is any accululation on the fins. Slip the new air conditioner foam over the tubing and on top of the cork tape. WHY IS FOAM BLOWING OUT A/C VENTS - 1971 beetle type 1, just had the 1600cc engine rebuilt, picked it up yesterday was driving today and a spark plug shot out of its mount stripping the threads on the engine. July 5, 2016, 11:50pm #2. Given the amount of foam coming up out of my vents, it surprises me that it's just the flap described and photo documented in the DIY. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. The home is only about 3 years old. Location: Springfield VA. TDI(s): 1999.5 Jetta GLX TDI. If you suspect … that works for about a week or so. Cause of Black Dust Surrounding Your Air Vents. There is foam on the blend doors which seperate the air flow from coming in and reroute the air to the heater core chamber. Not sure if anyone could tell me what that might be. The people were present at the inspection and agreed that this was not present when we did the job. Vents blowing foam parts no heat: Randall: TDI 101: 2: December 23rd, 2012 08:45: Insulation blowing out of vents: jettajim: VW MKIV-A4 TDIs (VE and PD) 25: June 17th, 2012 06:49: Bits if Black Foam Gasket Blowing Through Air Vents! are you sure it is insulation it could also be burnt leaves or something like a flyer. It is well-known that moisture is produced by air conditioners. Solution: Use a better air filter. i bet you do! May 19th, 2008, 20:50 #4: compu_85. It may or may not be from the HVAC system, and there is no reason to just guess. motor mounts, G60 12# flywheel, Nuespeed P-flow intake, Forge DV, Samco IP, Custom K04 turbo and Upsolute chip, 4 bar fpr, TT 2 1/2" SS DP, 2 1/2" … When your car was put together the A/C ducts and blend doors had a small foam strip attached to them to seal them better. Tape samples concluded the furnace dust was Aspergillus and the attic had Stachybotrys. But it's not surprising they felt no air coming out of the supply vents. … This has occurred about three weeks after I did the inspection. I might be inclined to believe this to be true of other drugs. If you notice that it’s getting really bad, then you may want to … core, if it is greasy, but should also be leaking out onto the ground as well. Joined: Jul 1, 2019 Member: #297969 Messages: 2 Gender: Male First Name: Jason Vehicle: 2004 Red Tacoma SR5 None. DP40 Jeep … It's worth fixing if you need AC and in SC. Any info on what the problem is and how to fix it would be greatly appreciated. July 4, 2016, 9:10pm #1. The steam or vapor collected during the process of condensation could have made its way out when the air hit it. Gadget Guy . Post Reply. Joseph_E_Meehan. Forums. Simply recommend HVAC evaluate and estimate repairs. The foam blowing out means you are loosing either the direction control or temperature control flaps inside the airbox -Jason. Foam coming out A/C vents. OK, a little more research tells me that the drain should be capped, and that the hole on top is a clean-out. Strange but true. When the sponge material gets old and begins to dry out, some of it may separate and get blown out of the vents. I just would like to try and direct them. If this definitely came from the registers and you checked the filter, then the ducts are dirty somewhere. I think most of it was caused by dust and the fact that the people smoked. My 2001 626 v6 has started blowing black stuff out of the registers either when using my AC or when it sits idle for any length of time. Commonly, it is a sign of a restricted drain hole that needs cleaning. When I picked up a piece of it and crushed it in my hand, it would disintegrate into almost a powder-like substance. Air samples also showed them in the living areas of the home. Turn off your air conditioner to prevent further mold spores from entering your home. Hello guys, My question/problem here is twofold. The most of them come out in the rear AC vents, but some come out up front, and to a lesser degree the vents in the center of the motorhome. civic. My 95 Camry has done this some in the past. pmagrone (PAUL J. MAGRONE) April 23, 2019, 5:40pm #5 I did an inspection the other day and found black foam like particles on the floor that appeared to come from the a/c vents. Seems like the foam pieces had come from the AC internals. Is there an chance that the old filter was a washable type that had deteriorated? What causes this and is it worth fixing? Leave the adhesive liner in place and install the insulation. What kind of heater, gas/elect or HP? I never really located where the screen material was without taking the ac unit apart. I thought that was most likely the case. I noticed that there is styrofoam inside the air conditioner where I cannot get at it to remove it. I made up the story about the happy family above because all I know is that my friend … Maintenance/Repairs. i vacuum my car about every 2 weeks since the foam **** comes out and normal dirt here and there. Moisture produced from the dehumidification of air is eliminated through the unit’s drainage pipe. When it's running, it keeps spitting out little pieces of black--something--perhaps dirt, that are really dirtying up my nice carpet. The low battery icon on our thermostat didn't go off, but when we replaced the batteries out of desperation, the air conditioner finally worked. The car: 1998 Jetta (A3) First: I have chunks of foam which seem to be blowing out of my a/c vents on a regular basis.This has been going on for about a year now, with no end in sight. When they started up the AC after repairing the generator, there was quite a lot of Styrofoam balls on the bed and floor in the rear of the motorhome. Black discharge is sometimes related to a "foam cone" that comes out of the mouth and nostrils after an opioid OD. It is the blend valve (controls air flow from ac/heater to vents (top or floor) or defrost. Posted on Dec 16, 2011. Not sure if … Measure the length of the A/C line and cut the insulation a few inches longer. As the vehicle ages, the foam strips’ glue will dry out and they will start to fall off and blow out small pieces out the vents. Does any one know why it does that ? We recently had it in for service on the generator. In my own personal experience, no. You may notice this winter that your heat will be absolutely crap. A man claiming to be Nick's brother said Nick died of an apparent OD, and the "black stuff" could support that conclusion. 2 … Let's zoom in just a little more for jollies. Thanks for everyones help, this … If you ran the heater coils, a summers worth of lint and dirt that bypasses the filters will burn and flake off. However, the humidity is also generated from condensation, which doesn’t have anywhere to go. There is foam on the blend doors which seperate the air flow from coming in and reroute the air to the heater core chamber. my mother died recently and during time of death black liquid came from her mouth 1-2 glasses, that liquid was not blood, she was 50 years old having epilepsy so was taking carbamazepine tablets, had turned very weak during past 3-4 months but was taking food regularly minor vomitting sometimes and passing stools once in 2-3 days . After +/- 20 years, that foam deteriorates and delaminates from the adhesive tape, eventually getting pulled into the ductwork via vacuum and ultimately out of the dash vents onto your seats and center console. Helpful 0. I've noticed lately this black fluffy stuff coming out in piece through the a/c vent. You may also want to consider duct cleaning. Loss of heat control (cold all the time) and … Many thanks for the careful "ber-ceedure".) In may case, the problem was likely due in part to me taking the dash apart a couple of times for various reasons. I have even sprayed febreze on the air filter and I still have the smell and a few pieces of foam coming out? ? Hello, thank you for writing in. My 2002 Beetle Trubo s has an odd small and foam blowing out of the vents. When the ac unit was running the seal was loose and air would seep back into the attic around the vent. I ran into that also, It turned out to be that the vents had a small piece of foam around the flange to seal it to the ceiling. Over time[15 years] the foam was falling apart and would crumble when you touch it. The unit is an electric heat pump system. To take it out, brought it to the Hyundai Service Center in Kottayam (Popular). I had to do this a few years back as I was freezing since no matter what i set the temp to in the dials i always got a little under 50/50 hot/cold. What can I do … Well I look and their is nothonh leaking on the ground. It occurs when the refrigerant in the air system breaks down and is no longer the chemical it was when it was put into the system. The A/C works fine except that it now blows black greasy foam out of the vents everytime it is in use. A pic would help! Want Answer 0. and is there a way to correct it, fix it, stop it. I have never once seen a heroin addict foam at the mouth from a simple heroin overdose. Discussion Starter • #1 • Nov 21, 2009. civic. Be careful. Aeotus [OP] New Member. When I picked up a piece of it and crushed it in my hand, it would disintegrate into almost a powder-like substance. I opened the front where you can remove the filter but it doesn't not allow access to where I see the styrofoam, which is right under the air vents on the top. My 2001 626 v6 has started blowing black stuff out of the registers either when using my AC or when it sits idle for any length of time. Often damp with condensation and supplied with continuous airflow circulating airborne microorganisms, air conditioner components offer the perfect environment for black mold growth, as well as common mildew.Since dormant spores that spawn mold are in continuous circulation through your ductwork, … I've got a Sears Kenmore room air conditioner unit in a thru-the-wall sleeve in my living room. 2000 New Beetle / in search of 03 986S triple black Caractere kit seam sealed, Caractere rear wing, 1 3/4" drop on coilovers, 235/40/18 Kuhmo XS on 18x8 Millie Miglia Spider II's, H2sport spindles, H&R front Sway bar, O-bar rear torsion, VF Eng. If you are experiencing bits of grayish‐black foam blowing out of your dash area when you have your dash A/C or heater going, this is usually a sign that the foam which covers the heater/AC diverter flags has begun to disintegrate. airconditioning. airconditioning. Maintenance/Repairs. Last winter a lady called me and said there was black soot all over her new house when she gets home from work every day. When I did the inspection, there was no particles or black soot like material. Uh huh. motor mounts, G60 12# flywheel, Nuespeed P-flow intake, Forge DV, Samco IP, Custom K04 turbo and Upsolute chip, 4 bar fpr, TT 2 1/2" SS DP, 2 … There is a diy on newbeetle.org Have the ac drain checked! Remove the adhesive liner, align the edges and press the seam together as you go. If the foam is coming from the later, air flow will be affected. Be careful. Slip the new air conditioner foam over the tubing and on top of the cork tape. We have an 00 Boxster S, we rarely drive the car, its garage kept with 55k miles on it, second owner. 2002 Cadillac Seville. A black goo coming from the air conditioning compressor is more commonly known as "black death". … Not all the time, but maybe a half dozen chunks each day. The result was and is tiny chunks of black and silver foam are blown onto everyone in the front seat. A black goo coming from the air conditioning compressor is more commonly known as "black death". I purchased a brand new Haier air conditioner yesterday. I think most of it was caused by dust and the fact that the people smoked. The best way to prevent this black soot from circulating into your home is to upgrade to an air filter with a … It can happen with old refrigerant or poor quality refrigerant that is not properly maintained. Unless you want to tear apart all the dash vents and replace all the foam strips, then I would just let it blow. Use a nozzle attachment to get out as much as possible. What causes this and is it worth fixing? ETA: The air conditioner problem I mentioned earlier turned out to be the thermostat. So if you’re seeing black particles coming out of your air conditioner vents and you’re a fan of burning candles or your fireplace, the most likely culprit is soot. I took it out of the box and removed exterior styro foam, etc. When it's running, it keeps spitting out little pieces of black--something--perhaps dirt, that are really dirtying up my nice carpet. Fuel Economy: 3.3 Mi/kWh. The concentration was so heavy, I had to retake them at a lot lower flow rate because they was compacting my air traps and the Industrial Hygienist could not tell what they were. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. If this is the case, you should check with your HVAC contractor about the situation. It sounds like the vent on the outside of your car sucked in something. Sorry so long to respond. The foam they state is coming from the doors inside of the ac system and suggested that I ignore it. Solution: Use a better air filter. I took out the ac vents and used a shop vac to pull most of the material out. It occurs when the refrigerant in the air system breaks down and is no longer the chemical it was when it was put into the system. I ran into that also, It turned out to be that the vents had a small piece of foam around the flange to seal it to the ceiling. Looks like the foam surround that goes around the blower motors and AC doors is deteriorating and blowing out the vents. When the ac unit was running the seal was loose and air would seep back into the attic around the vent. Remove the adhesive liner, align the edges and press the seam together as you go. Use a nozzle attachment to get out as much as possible. Advanced Search Cancel Login / Join. Unless you want to tear apart all the dash vents and replace all the foam strips, then I would just let it blow.