With all the energy being put into trying to keep the populace safe from the coronavirus, it dawned on me the HVAC is helping our immune systems.
That might seem like an odd statement. To be clear, there is no HVAC in the world that could definitively stop a virus like this. That is just not happening. No, what I am referring to is what the HVAC does right now to help maintain our immune health. The immune health of my family and myself are of paramount importance right now. While we are staying put at home to help stop the spread of the virus, it is nice to know that the HVAC plays its role in our well being. One of the worst health risks a household can face is mold. A mold infestation can cause serious health conditions while also undermining the immune system. Homeowners spend millions each year to eradicate mold from their homes. Mold is insidious because it often hides where you can’t see it. Obviously, the biggest factor for mold growth is moisture. Without a level of moisture present in a home, mold growth is minimal or non-existent. If there is some sort of water leak or a part of the home that has water seeping in, that is where the mold will take hold. However, mold can happen even when an obvious moisture source is not there to provide the ideal conditions. This is where the HVAC comes in. When the HVAC cooling comes on, for instance, it is doing more than pumping in cooler air. The HVAC cooling process starts with the HVAC unit removing warmer air from inside the house. That means a great deal of humidity is being exhausted as well. That balancing of humidity is what keeps mold growth at bay.