Prevent Mold From Growing on Your AC System

Fix Leaks in Your Duct System

On muggy summer days, the outside air is loaded with water vapor. Leaks in your duct system allow this muggy outside air into your AC system where moisture can condense on cool duct walls. Mold spores within the duct and those coming in from the outside will start growing on any matter that the organism can digest. This water can also leak out of the duct into your walls or ceiling, both of which are food for mold growth.

Keep Your Windows Closed and Use Your Air Conditioning System

Trying to save money by leaving the air conditioning off and opening the windows on warm humid days allows moist air into your home. This will cause plumbing pipes to drip with condensation. Your air conditioner also dehumidifies the air, which is why you should leave it on.

Use a Dehumidifier

Place a dehumidifier in areas of your home, such as your basement, that aren't air-conditioned. A basement is naturally cool and becomes damp when its air is humid.

If your ducts haven't been cleaned in years or if the air coming out of your air conditioning system seems humid, contact an air conditioning service professional. Prevention is preferable and far cheaper than clearing out extensive mold growth. It's never to early to think about protecting your AC unit from mold. During air conditioning installation in Ocala FL, make sure you ask the expert about how you can prevent mold growth.