Mold

I would routinely get questions about mold from clients and real estate agents at home inspections. Is that mold? Was there mold up there? Did you see any mold?

Mold was obviously on people’s minds and for good reasons – people with certain underlying health conditions may be at risk of a lung infection or other infections from inhaling certain types of mold.

When we switched out our forced-air heating system in favor of a mini-split system and in-room radiant wall heaters, I noticed an increase in visible mold growth and musty smells in our home; we no longer had a system to circulate air through or heat every room of the home at the same time. Honestly, if I were to do it all again, I would have installed a heat pump that utilized the existing duct work to maintain that circulation of air.

Mold needs moisture to grow and here in the PNW we have a lot of moisture. Here’s are some basic tips to decrease moisture in your home and a link to more information King County:

  • Run exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens and make sure the exhaust vents to the outside of your home
  • Open doors and windows each day to circulate fresh air in your home
  • Identify and fix any leaks from your roof, plumbing pipes, etc

If you would like more information or resources on mold in your home, give me a shout and I can help point you in the right direction.