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My kids have been coughing and I suspect it’s from the AC. I just pulled the filter out in our villa in Jumeirah and the entire plastic housing around the evaporator coils is covered in thick, black, fuzzy mold. We’ve lived here for 2 years and just noticed this now. What’s the best way to get this professionally cleaned and treated to stop it from coming back?
Posted by Jason Rodriguez
Asked on March 19, 2026 10:40 pm
What you're describing is a serious microbial contamination issue within your AC's evaporator unit, commonly referred to as the "mold chiller." The thick, black, fuzzy growth is almost certainly a combination of mold and bacteria thriving in the constant condensation. This is a major health hazard, especially for children, and is the likely cause of the respiratory symptoms you're seeing.

For a villa in Dubai, the only safe and effective solution is professional remediation. DIY cleaning with store-bought sprays is insufficient and can aerosolize harmful spores throughout your home. The process we follow is comprehensive: first, we isolate the AC system with negative air pressure to prevent cross-contamination. Then, our certified technicians use EPA-approved, non-toxic biocides to kill the active growth. This is followed by a meticulous steam cleaning and vacuuming of the entire evaporator coil and housing to remove all the dead spores and organic debris. The final, critical step is applying a long-lasting antimicrobial coating to the clean coils to prevent regrowth.

Given the extent you've described, I strongly recommend a full property inspection to assess if spores have spread into your ductwork. This level of contamination after two years suggests possible underlying issues like high humidity or a drainage problem that also needs to be identified.

For immediate assistance and a certified specialist to handle this safely, please call our team at 800-MOLDS or email hello@saniservice.com. We service villas across Jumeirah and the wider Dubai area.
Posted by Sani Admin
Answered on March 22, 2026 12:20 pm