mold growth in air condition

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I long ago worked in a building with mold in the AC. It was a 25 year old system

with inadequate dehumidification and contained fiberglass insulation in the

ducts. That was the source of my respiratory problems, the reason I took early

retirement at 54. Because my employer was too cheap to fix the problem

correctly, my contaminated system was fogged several times with chlorine

dioxide, probably harsher than ammonium chloride, though it leaves no residual

protection. It worked great for a short time. However, the dirty insulation was

left in the ducts and the problem returned after six months the first time,

after two weeks the fifth time, as I kept getting more and more sensitive from

prolonged bioaerosol exposure. A water damaged air handler is best replaced with

new, with no internal fibrous insulation. All insulation should be outside the

ducts, with only smooth surfaces in the air channel.

mold growth in air condition

Posted by: " " k23la@... k23la

Date: Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:57 pm ((PDT))

Another mold problem.

The air condition company found at an inspection that there is mold in the AC.

Air handler has water damage, insulation was wet ...

They want to fog the ducts with an ammonia chloride (I have the details,just

don't find the paper at the moment)and they want to build a UV light in.

The landlord agreed on this.

I have extreme MCS and think if they fog with ammonia I have to move.

Would be thankful for any ideas and if there are alternatives to this

chemical treatment.