Mold and Your Duct Work

9/22/2022 (Permalink)

HVAC and Mold

Why is HVAC mold so common? Well every time it encounters an area with high humidity levels and warm temperatures it wants to party. These conditions occur during both heating and cooling the system. Improperly sized units can cause a system to work harder producing an excessive amount of condensation resulting in standing water in the lines. This creates an environment for mold to develop which will blow spores throughout your home every time your HVAC is turned on.

How to Prevent?

1. Changing your air filters monthly.
2. Inspect for any cracks or leaks regularly.
3. Routine cleaning of pans making sure to drain any excess water.
4. Routine duct cleaning.

SERVPRO of Joliet has highly trained technicians to provide duct cleaning a preventative in HVAC mold.

HVAC and Mold

1. Why is HVAC mold so common?
2. Well every time it encounters an area with high humidity levels and warm temperatures it wants to party. These conditions occur during both heating and cooling the system. Improperly sized units can cause a system to work harder producing an excessive amount of condensation resulting in standing water in the lines. This creates an environment for mold to develop which will blow spores throughout your home every time your HVAC is turned on.

How to Prevent?

1. Changing your air filters monthly.
2. Inspect for any cracks or leaks regularly.
3. Routine cleaning of pans making sure to drain any excess water.
4. Routine duct cleaning.