- 1). Use foam insulation instead of fiberglass insulation. The foam is durable and effective and does not allow for nutrients to stick to or come into contact with the HVAC system.
- 2). Use a high efficiency filter to capture as many of the free-standing bacteria and viable mold spores as possible. Change the filters on a regular basis as directed by the manufacturer.
- 3). Keep moisture to a minimum by adding vapor control liners and insulation throughout your home and/or buildings. If you live in a particularly humid area, use dehumidifiers in the building as well as with your intake.
- 4). Empty condensation pans regularly or devise a way for the standing water to be eliminated from the house. Mold spores cannot land in standing water if it does not exist inside your home or building.
- 5). Perform, or acquire, routine maintenance inspections, preventative maintenance, cleaning and corrective repairs on a regular basis. Failure to do so ensures that the HVAC system might not be working properly, is harboring mold and allowing mold and extra bacteria to be filtered into your home. Remediation will cost a lot more than simple upkeep of this type of system.
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