Mold Remediation Part 9: The HVAC and Other Heating and Cooling Systems

Is your home’s heating and cooling system properly sized, installed, and maintained? AJ Callegan shares how to prevent the “lungs of your home” from becoming a source of mold and bacterial growth, and what to do if your system has already become a source of contamination.

In this mini class, you’ll learn:

  • Parts of your HVAC system and their purpose
  • Signs that your system isn’t installed properly
  • Manuals that your contractor should run
  • Questions to ask about your system
  • Whether you should clean your ducts and if spraying or fogging is helpful
  • How to find a knowledgeable contractor
  • Maintenance tips
  • And more!

For a transcript of this interview, click here.

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Links Mentioned in Our Interview:

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA): https://www.acca.org/home

NADCA Position Paper on Chemical Product Applications in HVAC Systems 

https://nadca.com/sites/nadca/files/images/2016/nadca_white_paper_on_chemical_applications.pdf

Seized by Mold: An HVAC Tech’s Recovery From Mold-Induced Seizures: https://changetheairfoundation.org/seized-by-mold-an-hvac-techs-recovery-from-mold-induced-seizures/

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AJ Callegan: [email protected]

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