Question About Central Air Conditioner Outside Compressor Units.....

[global1]

It cooled off considerably last night and I shut down my A/C and opened my bedroom window to take advantage of the cool fresh air.

I woke up this a.m. feeling wobbly, disoriented and nauseated.

Later this afternoon I went outside to sit on my deck and breathe in fresh air and noticed my next-door neighbors A/C unit compressor (which is situated between our two houses) was running and then I maybe smelled a chemical odor in the air.

Putting that together with my bedroom window being open all night - I was wondering if an A/C Compressor unit can emit anything that could have been blown or sucked into my bedroom window while I was sleeping that could have caused the symptoms I am feeling.

Any helpful info would be appreciated.

[Phoenix61]

1. No, the only gas in it is Freon under pressure.

If there was a leak your neighbor would know that happened because it would no longer be cooling their home. There’s really not enough in there to cause a problem for you.

[texasfiddler]

2. No. By any chance could you have CO in your house?

[global1]

3. That Was My First Thought - But Not Running Anything That Could Generate CO....nt

[IbogaProject]

4. No hotwater heater?

You don't have a gas hot water heater? That could do it. Or if any of your plumbing traps are dried out you could get methane in from them. say a underused toilet, sink or tub-shower anywhere near you in your house. Also your window being opened may have allowed air to come up from your garage or basement, so a winter of chemical fumes? Last item is just to check off the list.

[global1]

5. Good Suggestions....

I forgot about my hot water heater and I do have a toilet in the basement. My garage is not attached and is far enough away from the house.

I also have a Carbon Monoxide detector and it didn't go off.

I'm headed down to the basement now.