Re: Re: Evaporative Aircon

[Guest guest]

I agree to avoid the house.

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: osisposis <jeaninem660@...>

Sent: Tue, March 1, 2011 11:52:51 AM

Subject: [] Re: Evaporative Aircon

sorry no one answered your post. not a expert but if theres a mildewy smell

comes from the system I'd personally avoid that house.

hopefully you well get more advice here.

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> Hello. I am new to this group. If anyone can help me with this question it is

>much appreciated:

>

> We have been looking at new houses. I've

[Guest guest]

Thanks and Mayleen and " osisposis " .

I posted this as soon as I joined. As I read the posts coming through I could

see there were a lot more serious issues than my question. So, I was going to

let it ride.

But you responded anyway. Thanks very much!

It is a risk. But Jeff, thanks for explaining what needed to be done. Some house

are just built to be easy to clean and others seem to have endless nooks and

crannies. Fortunatley this is one of the former.

Thanks again!

[] Re: Evaporative Aircon

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It sounds as though there is microbial growth (sounds like bacteria from the

smell) in the wet area of the coil.

I have dealt with many families who were affected by contaminated A/C systems.

So long as there are not lots of carpets (which store allergens), you should be

able to clean the house very thoroughly to get rid of allergenic dust.

Of course, the key is to seal off the evaporative cooling system: make sure

that it is dry and that all the ducts are taped shut. Cut off the power to the

unit so that no one can accidentally turn it on.

Then get rid of ALL house dust before moving in. Don't forget about in and

behind appliances like frig and DW is present. Remove drawers from built ins and

clean. Clean all dust from any heating units if present. Clean dust from light

fixtures, etc.

May

May Indoor Air Investigations LLC

www.mayindoorair.com

www.myhouseiskillingme.com

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> Hello. I am new to this group. If anyone can help me with this question it

is much appreciated:

>

> We have been looking at new houses. I've ascertained that my son (who is

environmentally sensitive) is MOST sensitive to houses where there is

evaporative (swamp) air conditioning.

>

> We have found a house that is otherwise very dry and easily cleaned. And,

apparently mold-free. Except for the evaporative air-conditioning, which smells

like a mop that's been left wet for 3 weeks.

>

> Does anyone have some wisdom for us:- in an otherwise pristine house

(wash-able, hard floors, hard wall paint, no moisture and well ventilated) will

it be possible for us to seal off this air-conditioning system and clean the

place? Or, is it too late once mold spores of any sort have been distributed

around the house?

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> Thanks.

>

>

> Melbourne, Australia

>

[Guest guest]

My pleasure, All questions are important. I hope you find what you need !!!

God Bless !!

dragonflymcs

Mayleen

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From: Wachtel <peterrw@...>

Sent: Thu, March 3, 2011 9:07:37 AM

Subject: Re: [] Re: Evaporative Aircon

Thanks and Mayleen and " osisposis " .

I posted this as soon as I joined. As I read the posts coming through I could

see there were a lot more serious issues than my question. So, I was going to

let it ride.

But you responded anyway. Thanks very much!

It is a risk. But Jeff, thanks for explaining what needed to be done. Some house

are just built to be easy to clean and others seem to have endless nooks and

crannies. Fortunatley this is one of the former.

Thanks again!