Causes Of Mold Damage In Phoenix

10/24/2017 (Permalink)

All it takes for mold to proliferate is moisture, and not a large amount is necessary.

Causes Of Mold

Living in a drier climate does not mean that your Phoenix home is completely safe from a mold infestation. You may be amazed to know how many areas of your desert home are damp and could provide the perfect environment for a mold outbreak. We are here with proven remediation strategies if you suspect mold does grow in your dwelling.

Mold spores are your constant companion even if you do not notice them because they are so small. They are outdoors in our climate as well and may hitch a ride inside on your shoes, clothing, or a pet. All it takes for mold to proliferate is moisture, and not a large amount is necessary.

If you fail to wipe up spills around your pet’s water bowl or over water your houseplants, mold can take up residence just on the strength of a few drops of water. If you have a tiny leak in a pipe under a sink or the drain under your refrigerator is plugged, mold may grow. Poorly draining gutters can send water inside your walls during the monsoon season where it then incubates microbial growth. Missing or malfunctioning kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans or dryer venting can allow moist air to build up in areas and feed a mold colony.

It may be surprising to note that the air conditioning you depend on to keep you cool and comfortable in Arizona may contribute to a mold problem. If working properly, an air conditioner reduces the humidity in your home as one of the ways it cools. Sometimes an AC unit too large for your square footage does not run long enough to reduce the moisture inside. Other times the coils or drains may become dirty and clogged, holding enough residual water to encourage mold growth.

SERVPRO mold remediation technicians receive advanced training that outlines the hidden places moisture collects in any home, regardless of the outdoor climate, and we can remediate a mold outbreak wherever it presents. The team assigned contains the infestation, using physical barriers or negative pressure air scrubbers, while removing the moldy material. We then advise you on the source of the water and help eliminate it.

Fast action to remediate mold is a specialty of SERVPRO of East Phoenix, and we follow the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) protocols to abate any colonies you have in your home. Call us at (602) 507-6163 for a consultation.

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