HVAC Mold and Mildew Removal – In Winter?
Posted by Todd Ellebruch on Mon, Jan 05, 2009 @ 03:03 PM
Normally people associate mold and mildew with humidity and warmer climates. This is because mold requires moisture to grow, and in those optimal conditions, it is very easy to see. However, during the winter months and in cooler climates mold and mildew growth remains, albeit slow.
The contained climate of a HVAC system is independent of the outdoor's or building's environment. Different conditions vary inside the system, which can introduce heat, humidity, and create rapid air movement changing on an hourly basis. These conditions within the air handler and ducts provide an opportunity for microbial growth. Only when there is a buildup in levels of contamination is the problem noticed.
With proper maintenance, those conditions will not lead to excessive growth. In order to provide a better and healthier indoor air quality, incorporate mold and mildew removal and the prevention of growth into your maintenance package. This should be year round, because HVAC systems have their winters and summers independent of those outside their world.