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The Dangers of Mold in Your Air Conditioning System

Petrina Tebor • October 20, 2022

Part of your air conditioner’s job is to pull excess moisture out of the air in your home and reroute it outside. Any place in your home that experiences a lot of moisture is bound to attract mold at some point, and your AC unit is one of the most dangerous spots it can grow.

Learn more about the dangers of mold in your air conditioning system , and be sure to call a professional at the first sign of mold growth.

Respiratory Problems

When mold spores float through the air in your home, you end up inhaling a fair amount of them. Mold inhalation can lead to inflamed airways, stuffy noses, and irritation around the eyes. If anyone in your home has a mold allergy, they can experience trouble breathing.

Mycotoxin Exposure

Depending on the type of mold growing in your home and air conditioner, you and your household may become seriously ill. Black mold, or Stachybotrys chartarum , is also called toxic mold—and for good reason. Long-term exposure to the mycotoxins in black mold is linked to serious health problems like eye infections and bleeding in the lungs.

Mold Growth Elsewhere

Your HVAC system, which includes the air conditioner, is responsible for moving air around your home. When there’s mold in the AC unit, the system circulates those spores all around the house, potentially giving them more places to develop. You may find mold growing in other damp areas in your home, like the bathroom or laundry room.

What Can You Do?

If reading about these hazards has you concerned, don’t fret—there are plenty of things you can do to ward off mold.

Preventative Measures

Keep mold from growing in your AC in the first place by:

Changing the filters at least every 90 days.
Having your HVAC system serviced at the beginning of summer before you turn your AC on.
Thinking about investing in a HEPA filter or ultraviolet (UV) lights—or both—to clean more particulates out of the air.

Remediation

If your air conditioner smells musty when you turn it on, or if you can see visible mold growth in or around the unit, call a mold expert right away. Air Duct Aseptics employs a team of mold removal professionals who can identify mold growth and stop it in its tracks.

While having mold in your air conditioning system is certainly dangerous , it’s not something you have to live with permanently. In addition, if you keep your AC unit clean and maintain it regularly, you can prevent mold from growing in the first place. Let Air Duct Aseptics help keep your home’s indoor air clean and safe.

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