Mold in the home can be dangerous. In fact, certain types of mold can trigger illnesses in people. Unfortunately, mold often grows in places not visible to you, such as in the home’s duct work. Knowing the signs that mold may be present in your ducts gives you the opportunity to hire a professional air duct cleaner to inspect and clean the ducts, which removes any mold that may be present. Here are three signs mold may be present in your ducts:

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Think you might have mold in your ductwork? If so, it’s a health hazard you cannot ignore! Click to learn how to detect ductwork mold growth and what you can do to eliminate it.

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Allergens are everywhere outdoors — is the inside of your home a protective haven? For many people, the answer is, unfortunately, no. If you and your loved ones fall into that category, your health is likely at risk. The experts at Dust Doctors explain the potential health hazards of living with indoor allergens below.

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Indoor mold isn’t just visually unappealing; it can have negative consequences for your health, too. So—do you know if you have mold inside your home? Even if you might not suspect an indoor mold problem (it can be difficult to detect sometimes), your house could be harboring tens of thousands of health-harming spores.

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Do you know mold can grow inside your air ducts? It’s true, so if you’ve been experiencing respiratory issues, skin rashes, itchy eyes, or even brain fog, those microscopic fungal spores may be to blame. At Dust Doctors, in our thousands upon thousands of duct cleaning hours, we’ve seen plenty of mold where homeowners would never think to look. Today, we’re discussing how to tell if you have mold in your air ducts, and what you can do about it if you do.

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Poor air quality within your home can have a serious impact on the health of you and your family. When it comes to poor air quality, one of the biggest culprits is your home’s ductwork. Even a small amount of moisture can give rise to all sorts of unpleasant growths such as mold, mildew, and fungi. As fans push air through the ductwork, that air can loosen small particles and mold spores, spewing them out through your vents. You may not even realize it, but these tiny particles could be setting you and your family up for ill health. So how exactly do these growths affect your wellbeing? The professionals at Dust Doctors in the Twin Cities metro area are here to explain.

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Could mold be growing inside of your air ducts? If so, it's also circulating around your home. Learn more about mold and mold growth.  

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