Interior Decora

Do examine all HVAC registers in the home. These are the air vents used to distribute and enable air flow for colling and heating the home.

-Open and close each register, and examine both sides of the vent openings. If there are black particles on the register covers, it might be sign that there could be a problem with mold. It could also be attributed to soil filtration problem as a result of poorly maintained system, oil burner malfunction or soot residue.

-If air flow from the HVAC system smells musty, there is likely to be fungal growth in the ductwork, requiring professional cleaning or even replacement in some cases.

-Ensure that all HVAC flex ducts in the basement, attic and crawlspaces are inspected on a regularly basis. Mold will grow directly on the insulation and on the foil covering of the HVAC flex ductwork. Also examine the condensation line coming from the HVAC unit and all areas close to it.

-Having a right HVAC system is also crucial to maintaining an environment that will not encourage mold. Most people are too concerned about the look of their new basement living space and will cut corners on HVAC unit due to the cost. This may prove costly in the long run!