Any chance that a steam unit may lead to mold growing in the ducts?
193529
I would have to say yes. If the heat is not running every time the unit is running I "could" allow for mold growth. Never run it with the air conditioner.
193530
Highly unlikely unless the ducts have heavy dust build up . I recommend getting them cleaned every 2 to 3 years .
193531
That really depends on the ducts and the injection point. If you have metal ducts with interior insulation then the chance of mold increases. If your injection point is spraying the steam against one of the duct walls, this can cause it to condense back into a liquid which can also lead to possible mold growth. Just make sure that the unit is only running while the furnace is producing heat and shuts down during the cool down cycle.
193532
We had a similar Neptronic unit for 8 years prior to replacing it with the Aprilaire unit. Never had a mold problem in the duct work.
193533
Yes, there is a chance that that can happen. A hi humidity sensor in the duct work can help prevent this. They are usually set at 85% RH.
2229994
Mold can grow in any damp moist environment. If you let it air dry in a typical home that is room temp it should be ok. I have had it for 4 months no mold or smell so far.
1176103
Yes has nothing to do with size of unit it is installed in air return to prevent mold growth
778880
We have a 2400 square-foot house, and the unit is doing a great job. If installed properly, it will kill mold at the source and prevent it from spreading throughout the house.
328558
I had a problem with mold in mine only once. I believe if the water gets too low, below the lip of the butter cup, then the air gets into the butter and mold begins to grow. Unfortunately, I tried to clean mine with vinegar. Do NOT do this. I am now ordering a second one, as the inside was etched quite badly from the vinegar.I think the answers above are correct that it's a matter of changing the water out, however I also think it's not so much from the water itself, but from the level getting lower, especially in hot weather.
1606420
I loved this product until I noticed brown residue coming out of the steaming area. It actually grossed me out so much that I don't want to use it anymore. It makes sense that mold would have an environment to form in a device like this.
1789259
I have not had any issue with mold in my indoor plants using this. Perhaps there is not enough sun and a little too much water?
647533
Sounds like you do not currently have an exhaust fan. If you have no working knowledge of electrical circuits, I strongly recommend that you hire a licensed electrician to properly wire the unit. Also, the unit needs to be properly vented. If simply vented into an attic or crawl space, you can pretty much guarantee mold growth. It needs to be vented to the outside.This advice not only applies to this model, but to any exhaust fan that you might be contemplating.
1038908
No. I had a very dark apartment and although it grew it also grew a lot of mold. So I had to throw it out. :(
625348
I've had almost 2 years & store on a hook on the wall of the tub. Never had a mold problem. All the water drains out. I think hanging to drip is important, if left on edge of tub, I could see mold forming underneath.
1372030
No mold problems yet, but I've only had this for a few months. We leave it on all the time. If it were to get mold I'd put it in the dishwasher.
518366
I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put this one in. I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put... » Read More I had another fan installed without attic access. However, I have recently learned that the original unit was not ducted correctly, to the outside as i was told, but it exhausts to the attic soffit area, which I'm told will cause frost this winter, and probably mildew and mold, not at all what is wished! So, in that case, yes, attic access will be necessary, but if you already have a fan in the ceiling, and you have a qualified handyman who can do the job, I could be wrong, but it seems that attic access might not be needed, if you are wishing only to switch out your old unit, and to put this one in. « Show Less
901320
Based on my experience, no. I just moved to a house w central air and gave away my window unit. It worked wonderfully and the filter seemed to clean better than past filters I used. If you find your unit works harder with this filter, I doubt it's caused by the filter. Good luck!
1953399
Mine is indoors. However it has developed a few small areas of mold inside, which can be removed with a dilute vinegar solution (5 tbsp to pint of water). I would think that this might be more of a problem in a high humidity environment. You might use a bucket(s) of dehumidifying crystals to reduce the humidity.
1144075
None for me! Between the steam and whatever you soap/shampoo with, it's clean, fresh, and doesn't even collect mold. I'm quite loving the zen of my bathroom.
1706082
Yes. I own a couple units. I couldn't get the humidity high enough that it would ever shut off. Granted I try to place them near a return duct for it to benefit other areas of the home as well.
1608468
It will dehumidifi. Just the air circulation should help your problem,after you clean the mold up with some bleach.