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Getting Rid of Mold in Your Air Ducts

Fall has arrived and people are firing up their furnaces. You can smell fireplace smoke on your nightly walks. It's a wonderful, cozy time of year. But when you turn on the heat, what if you think something's not quite right with your HVAC system? It could be mold.

How Can I Tell if There's Mold in My Air Ducts?

It can be hard to tell if there's a problem in your air ducts. Here are some quick ways you can tell if there's a possible mold issue without crawling around your attic. 

  • Trust your nose. Some dust burning off in your HVAC system when you turn on the heat the first time every year is normal. But if a burnt or musty smell persists, it might indicate mold.
  • Look for debris or discoloration. If you can see debris coming out of your vents or dark-colored spots on the vents, it could be mold.
  • Pay attention to how you feel. If you're getting worse allergy symptoms than usual, especially correlated to when you have the heater on, it could be mold.

When Should I Hire a Professional?

Mold is persistent and hard to find and eradicate on your own. While you might think the person to call is an HVAC technician, a mold problem calls for a mold remediation company. The best way to completely understand the scope of your mold problem is to get a professional mold inspection.



During a mold inspection, your technician will:

  • Help you find mold in even hard to reach places, like in your air ducts
  • Use specialized tools like infra-red sensors to find mold that is hard to see
  • Send samples of any mold found to a lab for third-party testing

How Can I Prevent Mold From Returning?

Mold is persistent. Here are some tips to keep mold from returning.

  • Make sure the ducts are properly sealed and insulated to prevent moisture building up.
  • Fix any water damage or HVAC leaks right away.
  • Enlist a professional mold remediation service to clean the mold correctly so you can be sure it was completely dealt with.

BioClean Can Help

At BioClean, we are experts in mold inspection and mold remediation. Contact us today for a free mold inspection and make sure your air ducts are mold-free for this fall.

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