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Fungal spores are always present in the air. They are just waiting for your space to become damp and humid so they can grow there and expand colonies. The moment you spread dampness within or around your HVAC system, it starts growing. And if mold and mildew find some time to grow their population, it can ruin your HVAC system and the health of your business staff and customers and create big trouble. What to do then? Definitely, prevent mold growth in your HVAC system. How? This blog post is designed to answer this "how."
Be with us while we explore the best, practical ways to control mold and mildew growth in your HVAC system. The guide specifically revolves around commercial HVAC systems in New Jersey.
Before we specifically explore the ways to combat mold growth in HVAC systems, let’s first understand what causes fungal growth. You might have the culprits present within or around your business facility.
Mold and mildew love cool, dark, and damp places for growth. The environment inside your HVAC ducts is just the perfect place for their proliferation. If there are leaks in your air ducts, mold finds its way to get entry into the ducts. When it enters, it continues growing and proliferating. Until you know about this hidden colonization, the mold has done its work of sending harmful spores into your business facility that cause respiratory issues, allergies, and much more.
If your condensate drain line is completely clogged or even if there is a minor blockage, mold starts growing in it. This is because, due to the blockage, water drains slowly and the drain line remains damp. The mold starts growing and spreading spores unless the entire drain line is cleaned completely with a foaming cleaner.
There can be multiple other dampness sources as well in your commercial facility. For example, you might have dirty air filters or an improperly sized HVAC system; both of them contribute to dampness in some ways. There can also be some external sources adding dampness to your HVAC system.
In New Jersey, mold growth is specifically a significant issue. At Lehigh HVAC, we deal with fungal growth and its negative effects regularly. Here are our tips to prevent mold growth in your New Jersey HVAC system.
As we discussed earlier, humidity is one of the primary culprits for fungal growth. So, the first strategic move to control it would be to maintain humidity in the normal range. You can consider installing a whole-house dehumidification system at your business site for this purpose. Or the second option is to install a variable-speed air conditioner to keep it in the normal range.
As we mentioned in the causes section, leaks and cracks in the HVAC ducts are also one of the primary culprits for HVAC mold growth. That’s why you need to seal those gaps also. If you have an extensive duct network, finding the position of cracks and then sealing them right there can be a very complex job. Hiring a certified professional who is skilled at using advanced tools such as modern cameras and advanced inspection methods is largely recommended.
You might be aware of the fact that most HVAC systems themselves control humidity as well. That’s why there is a strict need to maintain your HVAC system in top condition, so it handles humidity effectively. Furthermore, if your HVAC system is maintained, serviced, and tuned up regularly, there are fewer chances that fungal spores will pass the barriers to get entry into your commercial space.
For a temporary solution, you can consider using mold inhibitors at your place. This is not a complete resolution of the issue, however. Make sure you use an EPA-approved mold inhibitor, as using a random one might cause more damage to inhabitants and the environment than the benefits themselves.
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