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The Trouble With Black Mold In Air Conditioners - And What To Do About It
Both AC units and air ducts make great places for mold to hang out.
With AC units, water leaks out of them and makes a nice place for mold. In these water pools mold grows, and then their spores are passed along through the ducts to every part of the house.
Your heating and cooling system also can suck air out of different parts of the house. This means that mold can be passed all over the place, every which way, by your ventilation system.
The HVAC unit that sits outside your home is perfect for mold, because there's always water around it. Mold often grows in the unit's water pools. The evaporator coil is also a major trouble spot.
How Can You Tell?
First, there are the regular mold symptoms which usually resemble sinus trouble; runny nose, stuffy nose, and sinus headache. If you can smell mold when you turn on or run the AC, you definitely have a mold problem there.
To make sure, you can always get a home testing kit from your hardware store. This might be a good idea anyway, and it can also tell you if the source of your mold troubles is your AC unit.
Take the testing gear and check each room. Check around all the vents. Also, check around the unit itself outside, especially where there is any standing water.
What Can You Do?
If you have mold in your air ducts, it doesn't do much good to clean them. That's not just my opinion; that's what the EPA recommends. If you have mold in your ducts, it's symptomatic of a mold problem elsewhere in the house, and until you address that, you won't make any progress on the mold.
For the AC unit, you have to clean it on a regular basis to keep them mold free. Of course, you have to thoroughly clean up any mold that you find around the unit, or in the little pools of water around it.
In general, keep the fan mode switch on your AC on "auto" mode. If you put it on "on," it will recirculate all that moisture that has collected on the evaporator coil through your house and air conditioning system. You don't want to raise the humidity level of your house; that will cause mold problems all over.
If you are building a home or buying a new AC unit, look for one that has options to control the humidity. Some have variable speeds, or different modes like "moisture removal." This will help greatly in controlling your house's mold.
Another tip on picking an AC unit is that bigger machines usually increase humidity. For some reason, people generally choose oversized AC units for their homes. This is actually not a wise choice, because a bigger unit will create more moisture and circulate that moisture through your home.
If your heating and cooling system is infested with mold, you will probably have to call a professional and have the whole house tested and remediated.
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Miele Vacuum Cleaners - German Engineering in Action
The Miele Company was started in 1899 in a small town in Germany and over the years has developed into a leader in residential appliances. In 1927 Miele added vacuum cleaners to the product list. Over the years Miele has established itself as a leader in vacuum manufacturing by using advanced materials, skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail. Miele makes both canister vacuums and Miele upright vacuum cleaners. Miele make many different series of vacuum cleaners; Deluxe Canisters, Solaris, S300, S200, Universal Uprights, Powerhouse Uprights and ART by Miele.
About Miele Vacuums
The Miele canister vacuum cleaner is a very powerful vacuum. The power is what sets it apart from other vacuum cleaners. They are highly responsive and easy to use. The powerful motor increases the airflow through the vacuum cleaner adding to its performance. Increased airflow allows for deeper cleaning into the carpet fibers and also superior cleaning of floor surfaces. The Miele vacuum allows the user the ability to control the air flow. This allows the user the ability to do different jobs like cleaning curtain, window blinds, lamp shades and carpets which all require different airflow. The Miele vacuum also has a unique filtration system. All Miele vacuum cleaners have a double layer dust bag and an advanced exhaust system. The Miele HEPA filter is guaranteed to retain and capture all particles creating a system that makes the Miele vacuum cleaner the first ever HEPA certified vacuum cleaner in the world. This results in a superior indoor quality while vacuuming. The housing of the vacuum is also unique using the same polymer that used to make football helmets and also have a protective "bumper strip" to protect your furniture and vacuum cleaner. The Miele also has a tool caddie that stores all the accessories within your reach. One of the better known Miele vacuums, the Miele Red Velvet vacuum cleaner, boasts the superior HEPA filter that keeps all the dirt particles inside the vacuum. It's a light vacuum cleaner that is easy to use. The vacuum is so efficient at keeping dust out of the carpet and the room that it is recommended for allergy sufferers. Most of the vacuum cleaner tools are kept "onboard" allowing for easy access.
Miele vacuums can be bought at the Miele website and also at some of the Miele dealer locations. At the companies website you can compare Miele vacuum cleaners and purchase one that suits your needs. Miele supplies a list of retailers on their website. You can also purchase discount miele vacuum cleaners from online retailers that offer discount Miele vacuum cleaners. Sites like epinions.com or bizrate.com offer cost comparisons for miele vacuum cleaners and also offer unbiased product reviews. Make these websites a place to stop before purchasing your vacuum cleaner. Miele vacuum cleaners are available internationally as not only are high quality Miele vacuum cleaner made in Germany but you can also find Miele vacuum cleaners Australia manufacturing superior quality vacuum cleaners.