HVAC Mold treatment
Mold is a common problem in air conditioner units. You should periodically check the evaporator coils, drip pan, and ductwork to determine whether there is mold and mildew growth or not. If you’ve noticed mold growing on your HVAC vents (a common place to first spot mold growth), you need to take action immediately.
A+ Air Duct Services HVAC specialist is a great first step to assess your situation and take steps to quickly solve the problem. We provide our services in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware. Give us a call to schedule a professional service at 1 866-376-3828.
Common Causes of Mold in Air Ducts
Despite the dangers of mold growing within the home, ductwork is a location where it develops too. As the temperature rises throughout the year, cool air is circulated throughout the ductwork, resulting in condensation along the sides. This provides the ideal conditions for mold to grow. A fungus can spread throughout a home or building within a short period of time, causing everyone to suffer from its effects.
In air ducts or air vents, mold is often first detected by the odor - you smell it first. In this case, if you smell a musty or moldy "wet" odor whenever you are not using your air conditioning or heating (if they share ducts), you are experiencing mold growth in your HVAC system.
You'll see it around your air conditioning vents, in the ducts, and in the drip pans - do not ignore it! Condenser coils pull moisture from the air and collect it in drip pans, providing the perfect environment for mold to grow.
Mold in air ducts might also be a cause of symptoms such as headaches, nausea, irritated noses and throats, itchy eyes, and headaches that come and go when the AC is on.
How to find out if your HVAC system has mold
A musty or mildewy odor that tends to get worse when HVAC is running
Allergy symptoms or illness occurs
Mold inside the AC or furnace
Visible mold buildup on AC or air vents
Why Do You Need a Professional to Remove Mold from HVAC?
Some people tend to frown on the idea of getting mold removed from their houses by a mold remediation company. The high cost is usually the reason for their decision.
Doing it yourself is not the solution, however, because:
- There's no point in scrubbing mold out of air conditioner ducts with cleaners. It would only take a few spores to grow back;
- By removing mold from the air conditioner duct yourself, you may damage your HVAC system.
The reason why you need professionals is that they have the necessary equipment to protect themselves and your home from both mold and the chemicals they use to remove it.
Furthermore, HVAC professionals have specialized training. Their knowledge of your system allows them to clean it without damaging it. As a result, they are able to prevent mold growth from returning with the use of mold growth inhibitor products.
