Prevent Growth of Mold in Your Heating and Air Conditioning System

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

An inside view of an HVAC duct line at a business in Scranton, PA.

Depending on the situation and where the mold tends to grow, keep in mind the following principles of mold prevention in your heating and air conditioning system:
•Change the air filter regularly, typically every 2-3 months. Filters capture fine particles, which can create a place for mold to grow.
•Run a dehumidifier. This is helpful, especially in areas that tend to be damp and cool.
•Insulate if possible. By insulating air ducts, especially in a damp place like crawl spaces, the air immediately around the duct will be kept at a similar temperature and will reduce the amount of condensation. This works for cooling coils also.
•Hire a professional to clean the HVAC system, including the air ducts.

SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge is the Scranton areas premier specialty cleaning company. We do both mold remediation and duct cleaning (dryer and air) and service the Lackawanna county area and offer free HVAC duct cleaning estimates.