Envirotech Air Quality Services Blog : Archive for October, 2016

Why a Mold Assessment is Absolutely Worth It

Monday, October 31st, 2016

Mold is not always immediately visible, nor does it always pose a health risk right away. As such, if you suspect you may have a mold problem—however small it may be—you’re likely to be tempted to ignore it for now. But doing so can only cause the problem to become worse.

One of the most important factors to consider when it comes to mold is that no form of mold is healthy. Some strains are more toxic than others, but to keep a truly healthy household, you don’t want any present. The most common cause of mold buildup is excess moisture and relative humidity levels above 60% for an extended period of time. Do you really need to schedule a mold assessment though if you have these risk factors?

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What Does a Frozen Evaporator Coil Mean?

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016

As we are all very well aware, there’s really no rest from the heat when you live in Florida, save for a couple months of somewhat cooler weather. This is why it’s so important to take care of our cooling systems, by scheduling maintenance and by staying on top of repair needs. The last thing you want during a blazing hot day is to be stuck with a malfunctioning AC unit.

A common service call we get in regards to air conditioners is that of ice developing on the indoor evaporator coil. Many clients ask us if this is normal, since after all, your AC system is supposed to send out air that feels like it was chilled by ice. But no, you should never see ice developing on any part of your air conditioner if it’s working properly. Keep reading to learn what this could mean.

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Preventing Mold Growth in Your Home

Monday, October 17th, 2016

High humidity is a well-known problem here in Florida. It makes us feel hotter than we already are on almost a daily basis as it doesn’t allow sweat to evaporate from the skin, and it can impact our indoor comfort as well. Humidity forces your air conditioner to work harder to cool you off, which is not good for energy efficiency.

Most importantly, the excess moisture brought on by high humidity levels creates a rather nasty problem in homes: mold. Mold spores spread easily and create health hazards for even the healthiest of homeowners. It can grow on carpet, clothing, the backside of drywall, areas inside walls, and more. While our staff includes licensed mold remediators, we’d like to share with you how you can potentially reduce the risk of mold growth in the first place.

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UV Lights and How They Help You

Monday, October 10th, 2016

The average homeowner doesn’t concern themselves too much with the amount of biological contaminants present in their indoor air. But they probably should, considering that this can make them quite ill. The best way to fight off these types of pollutants is with UV germicidal lights, also referred to as UV air purifiers. They do act as air purifiers, eliminating harmful particles from your HVAC system such as mold, mildew, and other microorganisms.

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Ductless Troubleshooting: One of My Air Handlers Won’t Work!

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Ductless mini-split heat pumps are one of the most effective and efficient ways for Florida residents to enjoy comfort all year long. You have the advantage of heating and cooling in a single system without needing space-consuming and potentially inefficient air ducts. Ductless systems also provide excellent energy savings.

If your home has more than one air handler, which many homes with ductless systems do, you might run into an issue where one of these units stops functioning. When this happens, there are a few steps you can take towards troubleshooting the problem.

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