Can I prevent Mold growth by cleaning my vents and ducts?

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

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Why Are Vents And Ducts Important?

One of the most important things you need to remember is that mold can establish colonies inside the ducts of your HVAC system, if the right conditions occur. A dirty HVAC system with humidity issues is a perfect environment to support mold growth. If this happens, you may be able to smell a musty odor in all the adjacent rooms. Over time, mold might be able to spread throughout the ductwork of your home. Once that has occurred, there are concerns with the indoor air quality .

What Causes Mold to Appear in Vents and Ducts?

Any location exposed to water or water vapor is prone to mold buildup. Vents and ducts are particularly susceptible to water accumulation when cold air passes through them. That’s because the water usually collects instead of evaporating as it should. Pair that with dust, dirt, and dead skin cells, and your ductwork becomes the perfect environment for mold.

How Do I Know if I Am Dealing With Mold in My Vents?

As previously mentioned, any musty odor should be a red flag that points toward mold accumulation. Not only that, but you may also see mold growing within the vents and around the air ducts.

Professional Mold Prevention and Removal Companies

When it comes to mold prevention and removal, you can hardly find a better professional company than SERVPRO of Carrollton.   Not only do we inspect and clean your vents and ducts, but we prevent mold from ever resurfacing. We do so using a variety of cutting edge equipment and tools that allow us to trace mold all the way to its source. Additionally, we constantly train our team to offer the highest quality services on the market.

Call us today to schedule an inspection,

972-446-0383.