Your home’s air ducts should be professionally cleaned about every three years. During a professional duct cleaning, the technician will eliminate germs, allergens, and mold. If you go too long without cleaning your air ducts, then there’s a greater chance that hazardous types of mold will start to grow in them. Then, when you operate your HVAC system, the mold spores could get blown into your home’s occupied area where they may be breathed in and cause health issues. At Hussey Bros Inc., our local HVAC company provides expert air duct cleaning in the greater San Jose, CA area. For both homes and businesses, we can thoroughly clean your ductwork and give you cleaner air to breathe. Here’s a look at three harmful types of mold that are found in air ducts.
Trichoderma
Trichoderma has a cream-to-green color and should definitely be removed from ducts as soon as possible. If its spores enter your living spaces, then those who inhale them could start to experience respiratory issues. Sneezing and coughing are symptoms of exposure to trichoderma. This type of mold can also create a pneumonia risk.
Stachybotrys
Stachbotrys often grows in the far reaches of duct systems, making it important to entrust its elimination to a professional. Stachybotrys can cause an assortment of unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, lightheadedness, coughing, weezing, chest tightness, and sleep trouble. It can also lead to a general mental fatigue. Stachybotrys can have a variety of color tones, but is often greenish black.
Mucor
Commonly found in air conditioners and air ducts, Mucor generally causes milder respiratory issues than stachybotrus and trichoderma, but can still lead to health problems, particularly in people who have pre-existing respiratory conditions. Mucor tends to appear white and fluffy.
Duct Cleaning & Testing in San Jose, CA
When you need air duct cleaning in San Jose and the surrounding area, contact Hussey Bros Inc. at (408) 733-6360. Our nearby HVAC company can expertly address your home’s heating and cooling needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!
