Mold in Air Ducts: Facts, Signs and How to Deal with It

No one is an island of knowledge, and this is why Dustless Duct is here to guide you in having a healthy life.

Do you know mold is not good for your indoor air quality as well as for heating, ventilation, and conditioning system? Yes, the presence of mold in your home can affect your health, resulting in respiratory problems. Mold can come into your house in many ways and among them is through your air ducts.

Let's take a look at some basic facts about mold.

 

What is Mold?

We are sure you must be wondering if you've set your eyes on mold. Here is a brief description.

Mold is a fungus that usually is found on walls, in bathrooms or basements, and in many more places. Its spores are found on surfaces in damp areas. They gain entry through the thin air and make a home on a damp surface and multiply quickly. Mold comes in various colors spreading its tentacles to the edges of the surface.

 

Types of Mold

There are numerous types of molds you can find in air ducts. Here is the list of the most common mold in air ducts:

• Acremonium
  This type of mold appears as a powdery substance in several colors like white, orange, pink, and gray. It grows in the household as a result of drain pans, cooling coils, and humidifiers.
• Chaetomium
  This mold grows well where there is water-damage in homes such as leaking pipe, roof or sink.
• Alternaria
  It shows up in dark green or brown color that thrives in damp areas and leaky pipes. It's a type of mold that spreads quickly. For this reason, it must be remediated quickly to avoid property damages and health issues.
• Stachybotrys
  It's a black toxic mold that is the most dangerous because its presence causes an allergic reaction and other health effects such as persistent cough, fever, nose bleeds, and painful headaches.

The bottom line on these molds in air ducts is that they are numerous and spread quickly. Luckily, they can be curbed and removed from the home by professionals with the use of mold remediation equipment.

 

Symptoms of Mold in Your Air Ducts

• Dank odor when the HVAC system is on.
• Presence of visible mold on the air vents and grilles.
• Irritation of the respiratory system such as the lungs, nose, and throat.
• Sneezing and watery eyes.
• Fever, insomnia, nausea, and headache.

 

Duct Mold Removal and Mold Remediation in Air Ducts

The tough thing with mold in the ductwork is that you can't just switch off the HVAC system, spot the mold in the ducts and scrub the areas with a wet brush or rag until it's gone. Even if you repeat this process and dispose of the dirty water properly, as well as the rag to avoid reproduction, the mold will reappear after some time. Why? It's not possible to remediate mold with DIY methods and household cleaners.

Only the physical removal of mold and its spores and causes through professional clean-up and remediation is a certain mold treatment in home air ducts. Call upon professional duct mold removal company like Dustless Duct to ensure mold will never come back in your home.

 

How to Prevent Future Mold Problems in Air ducts

Maintain a Dry Environment in Your House

Keeping your environment dry all the time gives no room for mold to grow as it grows well in a damp environment.

Repair Any Water Leaks as Soon as Possible

Water leakage in bathrooms, kitchen, or other rooms serve as food for mold to grow. To avoid nursing health issues due to mold, you need to fix leaking water in every corner of your home as soon as possible.

Test HVAC Systems Regularly

Check your home HVAC regularly to avoid the presence of mold in your home. Ensure you check and replace air filters according to manufacture recommendations.

Sanitize and Clean the Ducts

Your ducts are there to ensure a sound and healthy airflow in your home. In other words, they are essential for having hygienic air. Dustless Duct is here for a professional cleaning of your ducts.

Purchase UV Lights for Your HVAC System

Investing in Ultraviolet (UV) lights prevents mold and other microorganisms at their source before they affect the indoor air quality.

 

Conclusively, mold in air ducts is not something to joke about, and this is why Dustless Duct gives you ways to prevent and get rid of mold in your home. For more information and rescue from mold, reach us at 888-758-1835.