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Originally Posted by jdsl1998
On an inspection, an HVAC contractor found black mold in our central air system. His recommended solution: 1. Clean the evaporator coil in place, 2. Pull the blower and clean, 3. Duct fogging, and 4. Install a U.V. light to prevent further growth. All of this at a estimated cost of $1025. Ouch. Any recommendations?
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Fortunately no first hand experience.
When we settled on new home we were told that it is best not to run the circulating fan full time. Reason let the duct dry out so mold could not get started. I think this was referring to the summer.
From a lecture 1 and 2 are reasonable. You should very easily be able to see the mold. Ask the contractor to show you.
Don't know any thing about 3 and 4.
Question. What maturely kills the mold. Cold? Heat? If it is dead do you have to do anything?
How did the contractor determined their was mold in the ducts? Camera or take it apart in several places.