Mold And Your Air Conditioning Unit: Get Answers To The Questions You May Have

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Mold can develop in your air conditioning unit. And depending on the type of mold that develops, it can be a health hazard for your family. When you hear this, your mind may race with questions. How do you know if mold is present or what can you do to prevent it? Read on to get answers to the questions you may have about mold and your air conditioning unit. 

How Do You Know if Your Air Conditioning Unit Has Mold? 

If your air conditioning unit has mold, there is a good chance you will smell it before you see it. If your unit has a decent amount of mold present, you may smell a musty smell when the air conditioner kicks on. In addition to this, you may see the mold on the filters of the air conditioner and/or your vents. Lastly, the fins around the air conditioning unit and the grates where air is blown into your home may have mold on them. 

What Should You Do If You Find Mold in Your Air Conditioning Unit? 

If you notice smell a mildew-like or musty smell when your air conditioning unit kicks on, or if you see mold on your filters, fins or grates, you will want to contact an air conditioning repair company. They can come out and evaluate the situation. If there is a small amount of mold present, they can clean up your air conditioner and ductwork to remove the mold. If there is a large amount of mold, you may need to call out a mold remediation company to remove all of the mold from your home. If the mold has caused extensive damage or it can't be properly removed, your air conditioner may need to be replaced and a new one installed. 

How Can You Prevent Mold in the Future? 

One of the best ways to prevent mold from building up on your air conditioning unit is to have your unit serviced annually. When your air conditioner is serviced, it is also cleaned, which helps to remove mold spores. Another tip is to leave your air conditioning running in summer, even if you are away. The humid area combined with sitting air in your air conditioning unit makes for perfect conditions for mold to grow in. Lastly, be sure to replace your filters often. This helps to remove any mold spores that may be sitting in the filters before they encounter moisture and begin to grow. 

Mold is not something that you want floating around in your home. But if it is in your air conditioning unit, your ductwork or the vents, it can easily float through your home when the air conditioning kicks on and blows air into your home. Learning more about it will help you determine if your air conditioning unit has mold, how you can prevent it and what you should do if it is present. Contact a company, like Pristine Air Conditioning Corp, for more help.

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