When you have a building that has poor humidity control mold and poor air quality becomes an issue for your HVAC and air ducts.  The recommendation from the Us Environmental Protection Agency is for professional remediation if any sign of mold, mildew, odor, or pollution is seen.  Mold in commercial and residential air ducts can produce a musty odor that is very unpleasant and harmful. This is a serious issue as it can cost a lot of money to commercial building owners and homeowners.

The only real solution for a mold infestation is to control the humidity in the building.  It is recommended by ASHRAE to keep the humidity below 60%. If it is not controlled, mold spores will easily grow back.  They are nearly impossible to eliminate. Mold is very resilient.

Knowing that mold is almost impossible to get rid of and creates a lot of damage to the building, your health and productivity, it needs urgent attention when it affects the HVAC installation.  In most environments, it can spread like wildfire when it is left with no attention. IAC Professionals has protected the Tri-State and Long Island businesses and homes from these harmful conditions inside their air ducts for over 30 years.

What is the importance of a good HVAC inspection and air care maintenance company?

When mold starts to attack the components of the HVAC such as the air handlers and duct work, it becomes very challenging to fix the infestation.  The first question you should be asking, “Is there a mold infestation in my air ducts and vents?” This seems like an easy question to answer. Although, it is not as the accumulation of dirt can seem like a mold infestation at times.  That means the first step that must be taken is to ensure there is a mold issue through a mold test and an adequate inspection. IAC visits your building or home, inspects every inch of the air ducts to create an effective strategy to clean the air.  

Once there has been a determination a mold issue exists, it is time to make some decisions.  What components that are affected can be cleaned? What components will need to be replaced and discarded?  IAC offers business owners and homeowners each solution needed to fix the poor air quality.  

For example, IAC took on a recent job in the Hampton’s on Eastern Long Island.  The fiberglass of the building’s duct work was infected by mold and needed to be replaced asap.  IAC took the call, inspected the system and removed the moldy poor air from the entire building. On the other hand, the non-porous components and metallic ducts were not affected as much, IAC simply cleaned these parts to keep it protected.  

IAC Pros is Tri-State and Long Island’s trusted air care provider for HVAC and air duct systems

There will always be an issue with poor air quality, mold and mildew, especially throughout Long Island where humidity is high.  Poor air quality and mold spores can easily spread in the air. With IAC’s professional care, commercial building owners and homeowners can receive service that adheres to the highest standard in the area.  With innovative and effective processes, our trained and certified professionals will do everything it takes to clean and protect the air you breathe.  

 

Reference:

Tobias M.  (19 March 2019).  Mold Prevention and Remediation in HVAC Systems.   Retrieved from the Restoration & Remediation website: https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/88386-mold-prevention-and-remediation-in-hvac-systems

We put together two reasons why all Tri-State and Long Island commercial building owners and residential owners should get their air ducts clean and HVAC system clear from poor air quality, mold, and harmful bacteria.

1. More Efficient HVAC and Air Duct Systems

Air duct cleaning is important is because it makes your HVAC systems more efficient and optimal. The HVAC and air ducts run faster, saving the amount of energy and added expenses. When these systems run more efficient, it improves the productivity at work, overall health of your family, friends, and employees, and saves you more money on a monthly basis.

2. More Durability and Better Maintenance 

Regularly cleaning the air duct is crucial for the durability and performance. The better the HVAC system and air ducts are maintained, the longer and better they will run.  Not only does better durability mean longer lasting, but also better performance and more savings.

IAC Indoor Air Care Professionals has protected the air for over 30 years. Contact Us To Get Your Air Ducts Clean!

Commercial Building Owners 

Residential Homeowners

In May 2019, Indoor Air Care Professionals (IAC) moved its headquarters location to Ronkonkoma, NY.  The move is made after leading Long Island and the New York Tri-State area with professional air care services for over 30 years.  IAC’s new building allows the team to improve their HVAC cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning, and Air Quality Care for commercial building owners and homeowners in the area.

IAC attended a Long Island trade show in Spring 2019 to showcase its brand to the local community.  Owner Rob Sindone met with business owners and homeowners throughout the day to discuss the consequences of poor air quality and the steps required to clean their HVAC system, air ducts, homes, and offices.

 

This was a great event to showcase our brand to business owners and homeowners on Long Island and the Tri-State area.

“We go to work every day and see close to 10 to 15 clients throughout the day.  How many customers are affected by the air inside my office building?”  One business owner from Holbrook, NY. The simple answer IAC Professionals gave: “All of them.  If you have mold in your HVAC system, it is passed around through the air. All your customers are affected.”

As a restorer, it is important to understand your customers.  IAC Pros focuses on educating their customers and address all their needs during each visit.  This helps them better understand and care for the sensitizing of mold themselves.

Scientific Data vs Anecdotal

For a decade, people have used mold illness as an excuse to sue companies for making them sick.  Throughout the early stages of these lawsuits, the courts would usually lean towards the defendants.  They would claim there is not enough evidence that proves mold will make someone sick. Even with the courts ruling the lack of evidence, all the anecdotal data that was kept from thousands of contractors who have worked with occupants of water-damage in the building have documented all the challenges that a person’s health will face.

During the 1980s, there was a huge issue with people getting sick and the World Health Organization named it as the “Sick Building Syndrome.”  A survivor and mold expert, Erik Johnson named the cause for the “Sick Building Syndrome” in the 1990s. He stated that is could be caused by the toxins produced by mold.

In 2016, the medical community started to acknowledge how water-damaged buildings have an impact on your health.  This acknowledgment did not come about until after a release of a documentary which featured people who have been having physical and mental health issues after they moved into a house full of mold.  This even included several professionals. Back in November of 2015, the CEO of Wonder Makers Environmental, Michael Pinto, addressed around 13 trends of the future in the Restoration industry.

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)

Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker explained CIRS as, “An acute and chronic, systemic inflammatory response syndrome acquired following exposure to the interior environment of a water-damaged building with resident toxigenic organisms, including, but not limited to fungi, bacteria, beta glucans, hemolysins, proteinases, mannans, c-type lectins and possibly spirocyclic drimanes, plus volatile organic compounds.”

There was a physician who recorded health symptoms of over 227 patients living with water-damage in their home or building.  This was over a period of three-years.

The question is CIRS something that is life-threating? Your customers are exposed to mold illness it starts to attack the immune system and weakens it making it hard to fight illness and disease.  It might be life-threating or only cause chronic sinusitis or asthma.

IAC Professionals: The leading air care provider in the Tri-State and Long Island Area

It is important for every business/organization to provide a safe environment for their workers, as well as save money in the process. Cleaning commercial HVAC systems helps just with that: provides clean and safe air for the inhabitants and offers energy savings based on more efficient system operation, not to mention an increase life span for the equipment.

Read our upcoming 10 step guide for quality air care to commercial buildings and businesses.

Reference:

Gupta S.  (7 September 2016).  Is Mold Illness Affecting Your Customers?   Retrieved from the Restoration & Remediation website: https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/87052-is-mold-illness-affecting-your-customers