Does My HVAC System Have Mold In It?

Even though it may not feel like it often this year, winter is here. With winter comes the need to use your furnace and your humidifier. It is prime time for mold and other pathogens to build up in your heating and cooling system. Do you have a musty smell in your home? That is indicative of mold.  If you have bad allergies this may be one of the reasons. As you move on to using your furnace more the mold can grow within the system. This can grow into a problem and add to your allergy problems! Mold is not healthy to breathe in and can cause respiratory distress in especially sensitive people. This can become a larger problem and spread to your air ducts. This means mold spores are getting spread around your home when your furnace turns on. So how do you keep mold out of your system? The only way to ensure you can prevent and remove the problem is with regular maintenance. Clean and checks done by your professionals at Bartlett Heating and Air. Making sure to keep your humidity in your home lower than 40% helps to keep mold at bay. We also recommend duct cleaning with the use of sanitation to make sure all the mold is cleaned out. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today!