why mold build up matters

Over 40% of air conditioning units contain mold after winter. When you turn them on, mold fibers and dust circulate in your home, lowering air quality and posing potential health risks. Mold exposure is especially harmful for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory issues. The good news is, we can help you tackle this problem before it becomes a health concern.

How YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE

After a long winter, turning on your air conditioner or ceiling fan can release dust and mold particles that built up during the damp months. While professional cleaning ensures your system is mold-free, there are steps you can take yourself to check and reduce mold in your home. Here’s how:

How to Check and Remove Mold from Your Aircon and Fans

After a long winter, turning on your air conditioner or ceiling fan can release dust and mold particles that built up during the damp months. While professional cleaning ensures your system is mold-free, there are steps you can take yourself to check and reduce mold in your home. Here’s how:

1. Check for Visible Mold

Start by inspecting your air conditioning unit and ceiling fans for any visible signs of mold or dust buildup. For air conditioners, look at the vents and filters, and for fans, check the blades and base. Mold often appears as dark or greenish spots.

What to do:

• Turn off the power to your aircon unit or fan before inspecting.

• Use a torch light to look for any dark spots or visible dust around the vents, filters, and fan blades.

2. Clean the Filters

Dirty air filters are a common place for mold to grow, especially if they haven’t been cleaned for months. Regularly cleaning or replacing your filters can help prevent mold from spreading when the aircon or fan is in use.

What to do:

• Remove the aircon filter (refer to your manufacturer’s manual for instructions).

• Wash the filter with warm, soapy water, then rinse thoroughly and let it dry completely before reinstalling.

• For ceiling fans, wipe the blades with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

3. Use a Mold Spray

If you spot any mold in your air conditioning unit or fan, you can use a mold-removal spray to treat the affected areas. There are many mold sprays available that are safe for home use, designed to kill mold and prevent it from coming back.

What to do:

• After turning off the power, apply the mold spray to the affected areas. Be sure to follow the instructions on the spray bottle carefully.

• Let the spray sit for the recommended time before wiping the area clean.

• Make sure the area is completely dry before turning the unit back on.

Get Your Air Conditioner and Fans Checked Today

Don’t wait until summer hits—schedule a service and demold cleaning today to prevent mold from spreading in your home. Contact us now and breathe easier knowing your air quality is in safe hands.