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4 common spots for mold in your business

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4 common spots for mold in your business

Like mildew and yeast, mold is also a fungus. When the business interiors are contaminated with mold, there will be a lot of health problems since to trigger allergy is the characteristic property of mold. Apart from the health issues, mold growth in the house can cause damage of walls and floors and also mold inside the house will produce bad odors. The best way to prevent mold growth in the house is to identify the areas that are susceptible to mold growth and check those areas at regular intervals for mold growth. When those areas area kept 100% leak-proof as well as moisture-proof, mold growth can be effectively prevented.

There 4 common areas for mold growth in the house.

  1. Attics

When there is moisture build up in attics, it becomes an ideal place for mold to grow and spread. When ventilation is not proper, the attics will have a lot of problems. Moisture will be trapped in the attics because of poor quality insulation. The attics get contaminated with moisture because of bathroom as well as kitchen fans, dryer vents and plumbing vents. In larger businesses, water heaters and furnaces are installed in the attics without proper installation and due to poor maintenance of these appliances the attic area will be subjected to moisture build up. It is also very important to detect and arrest water leaks.

  1. Bathrooms

Bathrooms are most of the times humid as well as wet. Since the air inside the bathroom always contains moisture, it is impossible to maintain normal humidity inside bathrooms. Steam coming out of hot bath and the shower makes the bathroom more humid. Evaporation will also increase the humidity. Normally, bathrooms are not ventilated also. Hence for molds it is an ideal place to grow.

  1. Basements

Basements are without sufficient air circulation and the damp surroundings of the basement will be humid only. When the house is affected by floods there will be severe seepage of water through the basement. When the water which is trapped in the basement evaporates the condition of the basement becomes suitable for mold growth.

  1. Kitchen

Places under the sink, behind the refrigerator as well as the dish washer are common places of mold propagation. The unnoticed small leaks that occur in these places cause the mold growth. Whenever there is a musty smell in the kitchen one should check for mold growth. It is also advisable to check for water leak and repair the leaks at regular intervals.

How A Leaky Air Conditioner Can Cost You Thousands!

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Why a leaking air conditioning air handler can cost you thousands in damages?

When the A/C unit in the house starts leaking water, it should be attended immediately. When there is continued dripping of water throughout day and night it will be a major plumbing problem and will be very expensive also. When there is a leak in the ceiling it should not be mistaken as a plumbing problem since the leaking is caused by the air conditioning system. A small drain pipe is the outlet for the condensed water in excess and as a result of mold growth there will be clog formation causing water overflow inside the A/C unit. Though the leak in the condensation unit appears to be minute, the continued dripping will lead to flow of water all over the ceiling and as a result a lot of water damage repairs will be required. Hence the leak in the condensation unit of the A/C system will cost you thousands. By way of promptly carrying out an inspection of the A/C system, the lines including the condensation line, this major leakage problem can be avoided. Whenever there is a discoloration on the ceiling the same may be attended immediately.

Prevent leaking of refrigerant

Proper installation of drains is very important. Faulty installation will cause very expensive repairs. As a result of overflowing of the condensation unit of the A/C system, the walls and ceilings may have severe damage. The root cause of this problem will be mold growth. When mold growth is effectively prevented by spending a few hundred dollars, heavy repair expenses in the future can be avoided and also by preventing the growth of mold and mildew, the health of those residing in the house can be protected. When the air conditioner is not properly installed, the refrigerant starts leaking. Refrigerant is required to cool the air in the air conditioner. Since it is a chemical, leaking of refrigerant is dangerous and hence it is very important to prevent leaking of refrigerant. As a result of refrigerant leak, power consumption will go up resulting in about 20% increase in utility bills. The life of the A/C system also will be reduced as a result of refrigerant leakage. Depending on the intensity of the problem, improper installation of A/C system will cost a few hundred dollars or a few thousand dollars.

Prevent leakage of ductwork

For the installation of a new A/C unit, it is all the more important to entrust the task with a reliable and reputed company. The house owners must ensure that all ductwork joints are sealed and insulated properly. A leaking ductwork will cause increase in energy bills and the efficiency of the A/C system also will be affected.

 

 

Why Is Cleaning Your Kitchen Exhaust Hood Important?

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According to the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) cooking equipment results in the most fires and property damages in eating and drinking establishments, unsurprisingly since the kitchen is the source of heat, smoke, and grease laden vapors.

Restaurants are full of potential fire hazards and that is why it is important to ensure that the kitchen exhaust system is clean and safe. Don’t risk the life of your employees and patrons. Keep your building and community safe. Exhaust hood cleaning protects your investment. The cost of having to replace a kitchen exhaust system or having to restore structural damages far exceeds the cost of having your exhaust system and hood regularly cleaned. In order to be in compliance with fire inspectors, your insurance company, health departments, and all federal, state and local laws, an exhaust system must be routinely inspected and cleaned per safety standards if found to be grease laden.

Stellino Service Group offer high-quality professional exhaust hood cleaning. Our technicians are certified, highly trained and experienced. We comply with NFPA-96 codes and standards, fire department regulations, and all federal, state and local laws.

The main purpose of the exhaust hood is to diminish extra smoke and eliminate grease, gas, and odors, but they also play an important role in ensuring that your kitchen is safe. The exhaust hood over your cooking equipment can get so hot that in some cases any grease that has accumulated on them could be in danger of igniting into a flash fire. Grease can be easily ignited in a liquid, solid, or vapor form.

If you allow grease to build your hood filter, it will create a serious fire hazard. Grease contains flammable residue which can provide fuel for a fire. Though you may think that normal cleaning efforts will suffice but a shiny hood in the kitchen does not mean that those hard to reach and see places have been properly cleaned. Prevent the flammable collection of substance in the invisible sections of your hood system. Don’t let this happen to your restaurant. Let our team clean your hood regularly.

Contact us to get your exhaust system regularly inspected to ensure that you are up to current fire safety codes. It is vital to adopt to a routine maintenance schedule for your exhaust system from cooktop to rooftop that properly cleans the main components, the hood, the ductwork, and the fan. The average exhaust cleaning is required every 3-6 months. The frequency will depend on the level of cooking.

Main reasons why you should invest in restaurant hood cleaning on a regular basis:

  • Reduce the chance of a fire.
  • Allow you to stay in compliance with local fire and safety codes.
  • Extend the life of the exhaust system.
  • Stay in compliance with roofing warranties.
  • Reduce premature roof decay from rooftop grease substance.
  • Avoid breach of tenant lease agreements.
  • Reduce insurance costs.
  • Provide a safe and clean work environment.
  • Improve indoor air quality.
  • Eliminate strong greasy odors.
  • Keep the kitchen cooler

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