Can Mold Grow Inside Your Home's Ventilation System?

5/13/2019 (Permalink)

Mold can grow in your home's HVAC system, causing it to be spread throughout the air in your home.

Did you know that mold can grow in the air vents of your home?

When your air conditioning is running and cool air flows through your duct work on hot days, the moisture in the air can condense inside the vent. Because there is moisture present, mold can begin to grow inside the vent.

Mold spores are naturally present and are found everywhere, both indoors and outdoors, most often in an airborne state. Mold becomes a health issue when there are unnaturally high levels of spores in a building.

Spores can enter your duct work by simply blowing in from another area of the home or from the outside. Because warm, moist environments are ideal for growth, the conditions inside of the duct work are ideal for mold to spread.  The dust and animal hair typically present in air ducts act as a food source for the mold.

How do I know if there is mold in my HVAC system?

When mold is present, it can cause illness to those living in the home.  If your family members are having unexplained health symptoms and you haven’t found any physical signs of mold, it’s possible that it’s living hidden in your ductwork and the spores are being forcibly blasted throughout your home.

The SERVPRO of Newtown and Southern Litchfield Team has over 30 years of mold remediation training and experience.

If you are concerned that you have mold in your HVAC system, call our office at (203) 743-5362 to schedule an inspection and a cleaning.