You turn on your air conditioner, walk through your home, and a minute later you smell something. It immediately catches your attention and won’t let it go: a rancid smell in every single room.
At least, every room in your home with a vent. That odor is mildew: a disgusting fungus that thrives on dark, moist conditions. It can begin in the winter when the heater is on, and get worse in the summer when you turn your air conditioner on.
To vanquish the mildew smell coming from vents, you’ll need professional services. If you want to prevent mildew growth in the future, this is what you need to know.
We all know how draining the effects of high humidity can be. If you live in Florida, you deal with it all the time. You’re thankful to have a central air conditioning system to come home to on a hot, humid day. But is this really the solution your home deserves?
Some of us are lucky enough to rarely suffer the effects of seasonal or indoor allergies. The rest of us have to find ways to deal with them, such as with daily allergy medication or a strict house-cleaning routine. But no matter which category you fall into, indoor air quality may be a major risk to your health, whether you know it or not.