Common Types of Mold Found in Your Air Ducts

One of the most common and frequent issues homeowners come across is mold. Mold can be certainly difficult to spot and for this reason it can be a health issue for those in the home. Mold grows in areas of your home that are dark, damp, and colder than the rest of the house. Common types of mold found in your air ducts are listed below.

Although mold can be found anywhere, one of the most common places that it spawns is in air conditioners and air ducts. It is important to realize the nature of air conditioners allows mold to easily prosper and is difficult for homeowners to deal with. Notably, air conditioners stay damp by continuously having moisture running through them. Compared to the rest of the house, temperatures inside air conditioners are significantly lower. As a result, it being an ideal spot for mold to grow and spread.

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Before you address a mold issue in your air ducts, it is certainly essential to know the most common types of mold. Amber’s Air Duct Cleaning provides five examples of the most commonly found mold types that are found in air ducts, air conditioners, and vents.

Aspergillus

Aspergillus is very common both indoors and outdoors. It can take on multiple forms which makes it more complicated to identify. It can be identified by its color, most commonly green, yellow or white.

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Chaetomium

Chaetomium is commonly found on walls, but it can appear in ducts and vents. This type of mold has a brown cotton-like substance look to it. The problem with Chaetomium is that the color changes over time, making it harder to distinguish.

Alternaria

Alternaria is arguably the most commonly found type of mold. The color of alternaria is green or brown and has a velvet texture. A moist area is ideal for this type of fungi. It tends to stick around for a long time and can be harmful if found in air ducts and vents.

Fusarium

This fungi is commonly found near areas where there has been water damage. It usually developes on walls. However, it is also prevalent in places where water is continuously running through a space such as air vents if there has been any water damage to them.

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Acremonium

Acremonium is a common type of mold that grows in areas that are damp and wet. This particular type of mold is highly toxic and grows over time, taking on the appearance of a white powdery substance.

Exposure to mold is a health issue that every homeowner needs to be aware of. Knowing these common types of mold found in your air ducts will prevent health issues. Above all, it is important to realize why it is incredibly important to make sure you have your ducts cleaned regularly. 

In conclusion, Contact us today to have your air ducts inspected. Call (517) 885-3000 to schedule your dryer vent or air duct cleaning in Haslett, Okemos, East Lansing, Williamston, DeWitt, St. Johns, Laingsburg, Perry, Mason, Holt, Eaton Rapids, Dimondale, Lansing, or Grand Ledge, MI.