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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?
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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. |
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