Mold Runs Hot and Cold
Mold doesn’t care where you live and what temperature you like your house, if you have a forced-air heating or cooling system, you better have a top-of-the-line air filter protecting you and your family from the dangers of mold. Forced-air units are like a jet propeller for mold spores and can distribute spores all over the house with terrifying ease.
Air filters run through your air ducts and keep harmful allergens and mold spores from reaching the air you breath. But, if your filter is old or damaged, you might be spreading all kinds of pollutants into the air every time you crank up the A/C or heat. Also, it’s important that your duct systems be insulated whenever they pass through the extremities of the house (like basements, crawlspaces and attics). This will keep moisture from accumulating and mixing with the dust and particles in the air to form…you guessed it…mold.
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December 30th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Forced air ventilation
Interesting information regarding the interior of air ducts to absorb potential allergens from being propelled by forced air HVAC systems. I speculate this is what aggravated a mold problem and created a moisture problem in my building. I rent a small unit in Charlotte, NC and we had a new AC installed prior to peak summer season. The air blew violently and pools of moisture would form on the floor as condensation continuously dripped from the ceiling vent. Hmmm I thought this is not normal.
I found out from an HVAC technician that an properly calibrated and functioning AC unit will at first dehumidify or remove the moisture from the air, before blowing the cold air through the air ducts. If it is not working properly, it will start blowing moisture everywhere and potentially saturate filtering and insulating materials in the ducts. Hmm moisture and air, and a viable food source. The perfect formula for concocting mold.
No wonder I became so sick. My battle with the mold led me to your website. Thank you Executive Restoration.
January 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Executive Restoration would like to know if you have problem with water damage or condensation in your home from your heating and air unit (hvac) or have leaky pipes behind walls or even in your ceiling.
The spring, summer month are especially bad for condensation to you hvac unit for when cold air hits hot air condensation occurs and then you have mold concerns and they need to be dealt with.
When you see condensation in your home it is advisable to clean it up in your home for if you do not mold will surely take place and take hold.
Do your windows have condensation from the outside air being cold in the winter time and the inside of the window has water or moisture on it and therefore you see mold forming to grow. Please call upon Executive Restoration or http://www.moldinspectionscharlotte.com to take care of your mold inspections or mold inspection in Charlotte or even in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Call them today for any help.
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We are a family operation who has over 22 years of experience in water damage and that if it turns into mold damage know that we are here to help you get through this time in your life.