Mold is a common occurrence in buildings and homes. What makes it a problem is when there is too much of it and it starts to be a health hazard. Although not all molds are life threatening, they can cause inconvenience and allergic reactions people with molds in the home. Of course, there are some varieties of molds which are more dangerous than others, like toxic black mold. However, this is relatively rare, but you still need to take precautions.
The problem with mold and mildew is that these are always present in the home. There is more of it during humid weather than during dry weather. Molds thrive in wet areas and sources of moisture, like water leaks. Although you will never get rid of molds, the aim is to keep it under check and not rampantly growing all over your house.
If you observe the following signs, then there may be mold in your HVAC system:
* There is a strong musty smell or the smell of mildew or mold, especially near the ventilation or air conditioning ducts.
* Coughing, sneezing or congested nose among family members whenever they are inside the house. They may also experience irritated throat, nose or eyes.
* Family members may have unexplained rashes.
* Family members also experience nausea, dizziness, headaches or fatigue.
A positive sign of mold infestation is when you see molds around the air ducts, vents or HVAC drip pans.
Due to the nature of molds as health hazards, it is highly recommended that you should take care of molds immediately. Removing molds can be done by a single person, however, due to the nature of molds, the EPA recommends that you hire a commercial HVAC Service in Miami to rid your home of molds. There are several reasons for this:
* It requires the use of an N-95 respirator, at the very least. Not all do-it-yourselfers have such an equipment lying around their tool shed.
* It is difficult to access all the parts of the HVAC system.
* You need to isolate each part of the duct while these are being cleaned. Molds can be swept away to other non-infected areas while they are being cleaned.
* You might damage parts of the HVAC system, especially the ducts while cleaning the molds.
* There is also the danger that you would spread the mold while cleaning it.
It is highly recommended that if the mold is in the HVAC system, inside the ducts, or the coils, that it is better to leave all of this to professionals. A Miami heating and air conditioning service can readily answer your call and after a few hours, you would have your molds cleaned.
In choosing a professional to call, they should comply with the National Air Ducts Cleaners Association standards. You should also ask if they comply with the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association standards for cleaning fiber glass duct board or air ducts with a fiber glass duct liner insulation. There is also a list of qualified HVAC service professionals who can help you with your problem.
