Mold thrives in humid and dark environments. Air ducts are both humid and dark. Unfortunately, since the deeper parts of the ducts are out of sight, mold spores often go unnoticed for many years and even decades. Black mold in air ducts is a serious hazard and requires a professional inspection to detect.

Why Black Mold in Air Ducts Is Hazardous

Due to the constant shift in humidity levels in the ducts, HVAC systems are the perfect breeding ground for mold. Humidity levels change as owners switch between the AC and the heater. The AC blows the mold spores into the air where they come to rest in the ducts and have a non-visible environment to incubate and thrive.

How to Detect Black Mold in Air Ducts

As mentioned, the mold is out of sight. You may, however, experience the common respiratory symptoms associated with mold growth. These are coughing, eye redness, throat mucus, headaches, dizziness, and skin inflammation. Even then, most people just often dismiss these as common spring and summer allergens.

The only way to confirm mold presence is via professional inspection that accompanies a routine furnace and air duct cleaning.

Black Mold Treatment

If the mold is out in the open, then you can treat the infestation yourself using a DIY mixture of chlorine bleach and water. Unfortunately, since the inner ducts are inaccessible to the homeowner, you’ll need to seek professional treatment. In more severe cases, the growth may also spread to the insulation. You’ll need to replace the material in this instance.

We Inspect for Black Mold in Air Ducts

Contact Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning for yearly duct maintenance. This is the single best advice for preventing mold growth in the first place. Don’t overlook the possibility of black mold in air ducts simply because you don’t see it with your own eyes. Out of sight does not imply out of mind.

Air Duct Inspection for Mold Growth

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Posted on May 22, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

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Preston Meade

20/04/2023

Called Aurora Edmonds Furnace Cleaning to get the exhaust for our Oil Furance and Dryer vent cleaned. Spoke with someone promptly and they got me scheduled quickly. Cleaners arrived on time, explained what they were doing, and were very thorough in their cleaning.

Victoria N

10/04/2023

I needed to get the ducts and the fan cleaned. In the vents Jay found stuff my teengage kids played with when they were babies which tells me that the previos company I hired didn't do a good job. Everything is clean, I had a lot of questions and everything got answered. Other than cleaning the fan and ducts, Jay fixed the grid, the datached vents - thank you for helping me to keep my home clean! In my opinion this a much better quality work than most other companies out here.

Michelle Hamilton

25/01/2023

Mike and Andrew cleaned out my dryer vent. We had never moved the dryer before to realize there was a hole in our vent duct that was leaking lint into our wall. They also cleaned out the wall cavity and applied metal duct tape to seal the vent until a replacement duct can be installed. Their thoughtfulness and above and beyond work helped save our home from a potential and hidden fire-danger. Thank you!

Erin Whisler

06/01/2023

I called so many different companies and none of them would clean my dryer vent because of its odd location. I found AEF and they where able to come out the next day to find the problem with my vent. The technicians where super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I will be calling AEF again in the future.

K H

05/12/2022

I had duct cleaning done - great customer service all around from scheduling to finish. Isaac and Andrew did the service - good communicating, thorough, respectful, efficient. They thought of everything.

Brian Kelly

18/08/2022

Great and timely service in a friendly but professional manner. I called a month after the service with a question and the owner dropped by personally to make sure everything was working properly. Beer impressive!