Posted by Roger Tomfohrde on October 09, 2021 at 09:04:05 from (191.101.170.72):
In Reply to: Home HVAC unit posted by john in la on October 08, 2021 at 17:16:03:
I feel I need to address the black mold statements and then some of the other comments both good and bad. Black mold occurs when the unit is(choose one or more). Unit not sitting so condensation is draining out the back, drain plugged, excess humidity range(way in excess of 65% when not in operation), not being cleaned, outside air vent open allowing outside air to come in, outside drain plugged so over flow fills inside pan. There may be a few others but those are the main ones I have personally experienced. At the hotel I worked at and at the Hospital we would occasionally have one that got mold and we would put a pill in the tray of the evap. and no more mold. Do not put a wall mount sleeve in. I used to maintain close to 500 different ones of those over the years and you will not be satisfied. Like a window A/C they do transfer noise from the compressor to the inside, and if the drain plugs moisture will drain inside the house. Mini splits work good(still need a drain, usually goes out with the line set) and we have a couple at the hospital I would say have at least 50 feet of line set, a couple with three or more heads. The hospital they get abused do to lack of maintenance (not enough techs) and there is one that what appeared to be mold but the drain was plugged and it was in a elevator machine room so black does not always equal mold( we have to test when suspicious). So back to the OP question- a long way if you choose to do it. Contractors like to have the unit close due to it cost more to install and make it look nice. Observation: have you had any one look at the existing install as that would be my first course of action to see if there was something missed and it is not up to par. With any install there is going to be some drainage in A/C and that needs to be addressed, Proper cleaning is important in any install whether it is a window or mini split. I know George has had a mold problem and I have been curious about it, Professionally I'd like to look at it. I don't for a minute say that it cannot be a problem as I have seen it before but am wondering what steps have been done to correct it, I kow he is located ion a humid area so it is more of a problem, but that is not the original post. A mini split is a good second choice.
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