Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control
INVESTIGATING, EVALUATING, AND REMEDIATING MOISTURE AND MOLD PROBLEMS
HVAC System
Do not run the HVAC system if you know or suspect that it is contaminated with mold. If you suspect that it may be contaminated (it is part of an identified moisture problem, for instance, or there is mold growth near the intake to the system), consult EPA's guide Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?(4) before taking further action (see Resources List).
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| [Click
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[Click
on image for larger picture] Photo 4B: Mold growth on air diffuser in ceiling |
[Click
on image for larger picture] Photo 4C: Moldy air duct |
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4 Although this document has a residential focus, it is applicable to other building types.
IAQ Home
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/i-e-r_hvac.html April 2, 2001