Mold & Humidity Control

Humidity Control

Molds, mildew and fungi are some of the most difficult pollutants insidethe home and often lead to serious health problems.

Mold and mildew are grow in moist environments within the home and release spores into the air. One of the most common places to findmold is on your central air conditioning coil and ductwork. A dark, wet location, conditions here are ideal for mold growth. Proper scheduled maintenance of the air conditioning system is important to keep this problem to a minimum. High humidity levels in bathrooms, kitchens,laundry rooms and basements as well as condensation on windows can also lead to mold and mildew growth.

Control is the Solution

Biological contaminants are by far the most difficult to deal with.Onceentrenched, the are living, gorwing entities. Effective humidity control is probably the single most important aspect of maintaining good indoor air quality. An indoor relative humidity level maintained between 35 – 45 %in winter, and 40 - 60% in summer.

A varety of methods and combinations of HVAC can easily maintain theselevels in most homes. A continuously operating furnace fan will keep air moving and help prevent pockets of condensation on windows and in cool areas. Without these sources of moisture, mould and mildew cannot take hold of your home.

A properly designed and maintained mechanical system can maintain these levels in most homes.Heat Recovery Ventilatorscontrol many aspects of indoor air quality, including excess moisture. Humidifiers can add moisture when required allowing your to maintain accurate humidity levels.

In summer, consistant operation of a properly sized air conditioner is generally effective. In some cased, whole home dehumidifiers may be and alternative, or may be used to augment the dehumidification capability of the air conditioning system.

At Climate Works, we have the solutions to precisely control this most important aspect of indoor air quality.