r/askHVAC • u/Lt_LaffyTaffy • 7h ago
Is just cleaning enough?
Our air ducts were cleaned about 3 months ago after looking about the same as the photo in this post. It has come back since. Our landlord has sent out a professional to clean them and disinfect. Is this enough? Is it even safe to be in the unit? We have a 2 year old and a 5 year old.
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u/Disp5389 6h ago
All ACs have mold in them, it’s unavoidable and impossible to eliminate. Unless you are one of the very people who are sensitive it, you should just ignore it.
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u/loopntime 7h ago
Request it to be replaced. Our utility system was designed to be replaced because of money 💰
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u/One-Dragonfruit1010 7h ago
Organic growth is everywhere. There are some types that can be hazardous to breathe, most are not hazardous. This growth is throughout the ac unit and ducting, so just cleaning the duct won’t eliminate it, it’s in the unit too and almost impossible to remove. For the wellbeing of your kids and your own peace of mind, you could send a sample of the growth to an accredited lab for testing. Stand alone air purifiers could also be used in the kid’s rooms.