Is your Air Conditioner a Mould incubator?

Mould is a problem in air conditioners. It builds up inside the unit if it is not professionally cleaned at least every 12 months.

Our Queensland climate is in the peak period and conditions are perfect for mould growth.

As an example, air conditioners have been replaced in the women’s health and children’s units at Mackay Base Hospital in North Queensland in an effort to combat a growing mould problem.

The hospital sought expert advice on the cause of the mould growth and the best way to eradicate it, after Queensland Health confirmed that mould had been discovered “in several areas” of the hospital. An independent report recommended a combination of replacing air conditioning systems in older parts of the hospital and remediation in the newer areas as the best way to eradicate mould throughout the buildings.

Expert advice identified the source of the problem. It found a build-up of mould caused the drip trays to pool water, instead of drain away, because they were not positioned in the correct angle. Humidity levels throughout the entire hospital were also reviewed to ensure they are not conducive to the growth of mould.

The experts also advised that mould grew in the newer areas due to varying humidity levels and issues with joins in the ducting. 

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