How To Treat Mould In Your Air Conditioner
How To Treat Mould In Your Air Conditioner
This latest weather system has brought on an unusually wet season. As a result, homes on the east coast of Australia have been experiencing increasingly alarming mould issues. When wet and humid weather occurs, mould can quickly permeate the home, including your air conditioner. It can spread in your air conditioner unit, which can be dangerous to the health of your family and even your pets. For dangers of mould, head to the NSW Health website to view their fact sheet.
The Warning Signs That Mould Is In Your Air Conditioner
It’s likely that if you have mould growing in your air conditioner, you won’t visibly see it straight away. The first sign is a mouldy or musty smell coming from your air conditioner when it is on. When you detect this smell, it is time to treat the issue. Even if you can’t see mould, it may be present. And it’s essential to treat it early before it grows.
Once mould has been growing in your air conditioner for a while, you might notice some black or grey deposits on the surface of your air conditioner. This often means there is an overgrowth, and it may be spreading to other areas of your home.
Cleaning Your Air Conditioner
While it might be tempting to clean the mould yourself, we highly recommend that you contact your local air conditioning company and book a qualified technician to do the job. It is extremely important to ensure that all the mould is removed to inhibit further growth, especially in places inside the air conditioning unit that may not be immediately visible. And they will ensure it is done safely.
A qualified technician will clean and remove the mould and treat the air conditioner to inhibit future growth.
The effects of mould could lead to health issues. As such, it is recommended that if you notice the signs of any growth, such as a musty smell coming from your air conditioner, or visible mould appearing on the air conditioner or possibly even your ceiling... we recommend calling our friendly team on 1300 734 248 to book a service.
