Mold Outbreak in Seaside Caused by Leaking Air Conditioner?

5/16/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in mold damage restoration services in Walton County.

Our Destin, Seaside, and Freeport teams are trained and certified to remediate mold damage in homes and commercial businesses in Seaside. Mold is often a symptom of a water damage issue and can spring up after a storm or when there is a water leak or excess moisture in the home or building. Leaking air conditioner units are also a common cause of mold outbreaks.

Here are some helpful tips from the Institute of Business and Home Safety for protecting your home from mold damage caused by heavy rain:

Check wall air conditioners.

Internal Drain

If the air conditioning unit has an internal drain, make sure the pipe size is adequate and water is running and flowing freely in order to handle a high volume of water.

Caulking of Air Conditioning Unit Sleeve: Look for any gaps, cracks, or other damage that indicates improper caulking around the edge of the sleeve to the exterior of the building. This increases vulnerability to water entry.

Orientation: Tilting the air conditioning unit sleeves slightly (two degrees) towards the exterior wall can significantly reduce the water’s entry.

Weather Stripping: Proper weather stripping between the air conditioning unit and the sleeve can reduce the water from entering.

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When your Seaside home or business has mold damage from a water leak, our Destin, Seaside, and Freeport team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-267-0746.

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