No one likes to be sick. No one. Like most people, you probably feel really irritable when you aren’t feeling well. And it’s even more annoying when you’re not sure what’s wrong or where the illness came from. This is what happens to some people when they have a mold problem in their home. More specifically speaking, it’s an issue people face when there is mold in or near their AC units and air ducts. So, if you’ve been feeling symptoms that seem pretty close to those of a common cold, you might actually want to double check. It’s possible that you could be experiencing health problems from mold. And those nasty, moldy visitors could be chilling in your AC ducts. So, it might be time to look into getting the ducts cleaned.

We know. You’re probably wondering what we’re talking about. What do the air conditioner ducts have to do with health problems from mold? That’s a really good question. After all, doesn’t mold usually grow on the aging food in the kitchen refrigerator? Or near that toilet? Or around that leaky faucet or forever-wet shower tiles? Yes. You’re correct; mold does like to hang out in most of those places. But, as you can probably guess, indoor mold likes to spend times in a lot of places. Did you know that mold also likes dirty AC ducts? Let’s explore this issue a little more.

About Indoor Mold and Your Home’s Air Ducts

Here’s the deal. Mold spores are everywhere. They’re in the great outdoors; they love to hang around outside. Some types of fungal growths grow on things like plants and trees. But mold spores don’t just spend time outside. They also feel pretty comfy indoors. Yes, inside. In work buildings, schools, homes – anywhere, really. And that includes your house if the conditions are just right. And, when they find a nice spot to relax, those spores begin to form mold growths. When mold begins to grow, it may not be visible at first. Many times, it grows behind or beneath the surfaces of walls, ceilings, furniture, and so forth. It usually spreads quite a bit before any visible signs of their presence even appear.

But, even if you can’t quite see the mold spores in the air or any mold growths on a surface in your home, your body may react to the spores that are present. In other words, you could experience health problems from mold before you even see the mold. And it’s not very fun to deal with the symptoms of mold exposure. Mold can definitely cause major health problems for you and your family. This is why it’s so important to do everything you can do to avoid allowing mold to feel comfortable in your home. There are several ways to do that. But, one of the things you can do is keep your AC ducts clean. Yes, we know. The question about how the AC and mold connect is coming back! But, we can explain.

Avoiding Health Problems From Mold

Alright, so let’s talk a little about your AC ducts. Remember how we talked about how mold spores like to spread around and create growths? Well, the vehicle for those spores is air. So, they often travel through the ducts and vents of your home’s air circulation system. This is one of the reasons it’s helpful to get those ducts cleaned. Another reason is the fact that AC ducts tend to become dirty and/or full of moisture. This can also lead to mold growth. So, they should definitely be kept clean! Not sure how to make sure your AC ducts are clean? Don’t worry! Here at A Plus Mold Remediation Inc., we’ve got you covered! Just contact us today to let us help you avoid health problems from mold! Call us at 561-247-3506.