Mold from AC making us sick, what to do?« Back to Previous Page

Your symptoms are a classic sign of mold exposure from a chronic moisture source like your leaking AC unit. The constant high humidity in Dubai, combined with condensation from AC leaks, creates an ideal environment for mold growth inside walls.

For your safety, do not attempt to clean this yourself. Disturbing the mold can aerosolize spores and spread the contamination. The fastest and safest method is a professional mold remediation. In Dubai, look for a DHA-approved company that follows IICRC standards. They will contain the area, safely remove the contaminated materials (like sections of drywall and insulation), use HEPA filtration to clean the air, and address the root cause—the AC leak. A proper remediation should always include a post-clearance verification test, often an air quality sample analyzed by an independent microbiology lab, to confirm the space is safe.

Yes, you should both see a doctor. Inform them about the prolonged mold exposure in your bedroom. They can evaluate your symptoms, which are consistent with allergic rhinitis and sinusitis often triggered by mold, and rule out other causes.

Before moving back in, ensure the AC unit is fully repaired by a certified technician and the wall cavity is completely dry. To prevent recurrence, consider installing a smart humidity monitor in the room to keep relative humidity below 60%, which significantly inhibits mold growth in our climate.