Mold is organic and is an leading part of our our world. It is anywhere we go either indoors or outdoors. It plays a very leading part in our world by breaking down dead organic matter such as wood, paper, grass cuttings, leaves, decayed trees, plant cuttings and other things of nature. It does not belong indoors and should be limited. If given a chance, mold likes the drywall in your home also. You ask why, drywall has paper on both sides and is conducive to grow mold when moisture invades during a water leak or flood. It grows in your A/C Unit because there is a wet environment by the A/C Coils. The A/C Coils are a vital part of your air conditioning system. This is the area which takes water out of the air in your home. If it is not kept clean, your law will not work efficiently.
Poor ability filters can cause your A/C law to fail over time. We have seen this in many homes that were inspected and the homeowner didn't even know it existed. The extra stress located on your law by blocked airflow due to dirt can cause your law to fail and grow mold on the coils. This stress on the A/C law can cause your blower motor to burn out and not cool the house efficiently.
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As the A/C cools your home, it dehumidifies the air. The dehumidified water then drains off of the A/C Coils into the A/C drain pan and then runs out the A/C Drain line. There is always slime mold in your A/C Drain Pan. This is what causes a water backup in the unit. The mold and algae builds up and then finally stops up the A/C drain line. Some individuals put extra antimicrobial tablets in the A/C Drain Pan to help suppress this growth. extra care must be used when using these tablets, some population are allergic to their ingredients and must avoid using them. The drain line should be monitored on a quarterly basis. Minimum checkup time is every 6 months. Look for the surface location of the A/C drain line to see if it is draining properly.
Maintenance is leading with regard to your A/C or you can guarantee there will be a water backup or a leak if you do not. Have you A/C undertaker of a package deal setup an auto cutoff switch before the A/C Unit starts to leak. This is a good precaution to preclude a flood from you A/C Unit. If it starts to back up, call a proficient A/C undertaker of a package deal that understands the significance of Indoor Air Quality. If you are not handy, consult with your A/C undertaker of a package deal with regard to a Maintenance ageement to take care of your A/C Unit. A/C leaks are the amount one conjecture why mold grows in the A/C Closet. Sometimes we see it go undetected for 6 months and cause enormous damage. One of our clients was forced to move out while half of their 1st Floor drywall was removed and remediated for mold. It is not a good picture. Remember, assert your A/C Unit and it will cool you for a long time.
Keeping the law clean is the filter's job. The average filter that comes with the unit is not a good ability filter. It is a typical facility filter. Using poor ability filters can cause results like mold growing on the coils. The cost of having a assistance call to clean or turn the coils in your A/C law would pay for the high ability filters of at least 5 years. Using a fiberglass filter gives you minimal protection for your A/C System. The facility filter also gives you minimal protection from the elements in the air.
Our normal rule is: Hold the filter up; if you an see straight through the filter, it only gives minimal protection from allergens, dirt, dander and mold spores. Our minimum recommended filter is a Merv 7 Pleated Filter. Look at the product label and find the Merv rating. They are ready in Home Depot, Lowe's or your local hardware. As always, check with your A/C Units constructor to see if it the filter will void their warranty. This can be caused by using some of the too effective pleated filters which can cause high arrestance of a Merv Rating. This high arrestance will cause dirt to bypass the filter and clog up the coils. We see this all the time. Remember, the filter company's only want to sell their filters and make money. I personally use Home Depot's "NaturalAire" proper which is rated at Merv 8. Ii'm happy with the results of this filter. The only difference is, I turn the filter once a month and advise everyone to turn your filter once a month to minimize exposure to allergens.
The Merv Rating stands for: Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It is a test by the American society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. (Ashrae) The amount is so the buyer can correlate filters. The higher the number, the more effective it is.
Tips on A/C Maintenance
1. Most A/C Systems over 5 years old need to be serviced on an each year basis.
2. Habit maintenance can double the life of your unit and save you money.
3. Condition risks can be dramatically reduced by proper law maintenance.
4. Energy costs will be lower by maintaining the A/C Unit.
5. Ducts should be inspected every 3 to 5 years for inherent deterioration, contamination and leaks.
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