HVAC mold removal in Woodstock means finding the water in or around the system, fixing it, cleaning sheet metal parts and replacing fiberglass duct board, lined duct or flex duct that has grown mold. EPA advises against running a system you suspect is contaminated. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local mold remediation company in Woodstock.
What Woodstock homes deal with
Woodstock is a fast-growing Cherokee County suburb about 25 miles north of Atlanta, with a depot-era downtown and a greenway network along Noonday Creek and other streams. The Little River, Noonday Creek and Kellogg Creek all pass through the area. During the September 2009 floods, NWS listed Woodstock gauges well above flood stage: the Little River crested at 20.80 feet against an 11-foot flood stage, and Noonday Creek at 19.66 feet against 10 feet, both on September 21. Cherokee County was then designated for FEMA Individual Assistance. Homes near those streams where water reached a crawl space may have had ducts and equipment soaked.
Away from the creeks, the source is the system itself. As a fast-growing suburb, Woodstock has many newer homes, which often put the air handler in the attic, where a clogged condensate line can overflow onto insulation and ceilings. Ducts that run through humid crawl spaces sweat in summer, and the wrap around them holds that moisture against the metal. A system sized too large for the house cools in short bursts that do little to dry the air, so indoor humidity stays high and the coil and ducts stay damp longer. Filters left in place too long restrict airflow and can make the coil run colder, adding to the drip.
DIY or hire it out?
| Situation | You can | Hire a company when |
|---|---|---|
| Light spots on a grille | Remove and wash it | Spots return quickly |
| Slow drain line | Flush an accessible line per the maker's guidance | Water has reached insulation or drywall |
| Growth inside ducts or on the coil | Turn the system off | Always |
| Ducts that sat in floodwater | Keep the system off | Always; replacement is likely |
Signs
- Musty odor when the AC starts
- Gray or black growth around supply vents
- Ceiling stains below the attic unit
- Water in the secondary pan
Timing notes
Peak AC months bring the most clogged drains, and heavy storms are a cue to check crawl spaces near the creeks. The City of Woodstock Building & Safety Division at the City Hall Annex on Highway 92 issues building permits, permits office (770) 592-6054; ask whether duct or equipment replacement needs one. Renters with an unfixed leak can contact Woodstock Code Enforcement in Community Development, after giving the landlord written notice.
HVAC & Air Duct Mold Removal questions in Woodstock
Should the ducts be checked after a flood?
I rent. Who is responsible for a moldy AC system?
Why does the air from my vents smell musty?
Should the HVAC technician or the mold company come first?
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Sources
- EPA: Mold Cleanup in Your Home
- EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
- EPA: Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?
- EPA: Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters (pdf)
- National Weather Service Atlanta: The Epic Floods of September 2009
- FEMA: Preliminary Damage Assessment, FEMA-1858-DR Georgia (pdf, archived)
- City of Woodstock: Building & Safety
- City of Woodstock: Community Development
- O.C.G.A. 44-7-13: Landlord's duties as to repairs (Justia)
- Woodstock, Georgia (Wikipedia)
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