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Signs of Mold in Air Ducts

Signs of Mold in Air Ducts and How to Address Them

A musty smell from your HVAC system or condensation around the vent covers of your air ducts could signal the presence of mold in your air ducts. This is a common problem for many homeowners and business owners, but it can be remedied quickly with mold remediation services in your air ducts. To realize you have an issue, however, you must first know what signs to look for at your property in Charleston, Wheeling, Morgantown, Huntington, and other cities we serve.

Our crews at Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration not only want to inform you of the different signs that suggest the presence of mold in your air ducts, but we want you to know how to eliminate the mold with help from our mold remediation experts so that it can never return.

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Causes of Mold in Your Air Ducts

Causes

For mold to grow, it needs a dark, warm, and moist environment. Your air ducts already provide warmth and darkness, so you must pay attention and watch for any dampness. It is important to run your AC unit to control the humidity levels inside the ducts. Because ducts are small, enclosed spaces, moisture can build up quickly.

Another issue to monitor is ventilation, especially from the bathroom. If your bathroom cannot release steam correctly, it will begin to travel into the vents, providing the necessary moisture and temperature required for mold growth. Another major contributor to mold in your air ducts would be leaks in the system or the roof. If you suspect there’s a leak, it needs to be addressed immediately.

The final thing to watch for is mold growth in your home. The spores from that mold could soon be circulated throughout the ducts and can cause a lot of other problems if left unaddressed. When you find mold in your home, call our mold removal team from Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration. They can test the ducts and eliminate your mold if it is present.

Prevention

Prevention of Mold in Air Ducts

To prevent mold from growing in your air ducts, options include:

  • Check your roof after heavy rains, wind storms, or snow and ice events. Doing so will allow you to locate and repair damage as soon as it occurs, minimizing leakage and water damage.
  • Use high-quality air filters and purifiers in your HVAC system. These devices will either catch or neutralize any potential spores and dirt before they become a problem.
  • Check your HVAC system and ducts regularly, and clean out drip pans. Because drip pans collect water, they can harbor mold.
  • Clean our vent covers regularly.
  • Check your ducts and test your HVAC system occasionally to make sure operates properly with no fluid leaks.

Signs That Indicate Mold in the Air Ducts at Your Property

Regardless of the preventive measures you take, there may be a problem that you can’t see that triggers mold growth in your air ducts. That is why it is essential to watch for the following signs:

Allergy Symptoms Musty Smell

Illnesses or Allergy Symptoms

If you notice family members becoming sick more frequently, or if there’s a spike in allergy and asthma symptoms, there might be mold in your ducts.

These symptoms can be caused by spores entering your body as you breathe, which then causes an allergic reaction to occur. The more mold there is, the worse the symptoms will be.

Musty Smell from the HVAC

Sometimes, you may notice a smell when the HVAC system kicks on. If you haven’t run the air conditioning or heating unit in a while, you may notice a smell as it activates the first few times. This could simply be because the system has sat dormant for a while. However, if the smell is musty and lingers, there may be mold growth in your air ducts or HVAC system.

Visible Mold Growth in HVAC or Ducts

This is the most obvious sign of mold growth. You may have mold if you notice black, white, or green spots around your HVAC system, vent covers, or inside your vents. If it appears that part of your system is covered in polka dots, it’s a sign of mold growth.

To judge clearly, you will need to remove the cover and shine a light into the ducts. If you see these polka-dot-like spots, then you have mold growth in your ducts.

Let Us Eliminate Mold from Your Air Ducts

At Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, our job is to remove mold from your property and search for potential causes. Once the moisture-causing issues are located, we address them promptly. Failing to do so will result in more mold growth and could even cause other issues, such as water damage. Then, have a professional team come in and test your ducts to confirm that the mold has been removed. When you need our help in HuntingtonWheeling, Morgantown, Charleston, and other cities we serve, contact our proven professionals at Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration. To get started, call 866-515-2364 or click here.

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