Why is behind my sofa going mouldy? If you’ve found yourself asking this question, you may need a PIV specialist in Bradford. I’m Nathan from Quality Electrician and I'm ready to help you eliminate problems with damp and mould at your home.
1) Why is behind my sofa going mouldy?
In my experience, mould build up happens when there is excess moisture built up within a building. Coupling this with poor air flow means you will end up with a mould problem. As any excess moisture from hot showers and baths has nowhere to escape so settles on cold outside walls.
When I do get a call from homeowners worried about a mould problem, I’m told small dehumidifier units have been used to try and stop condensation build up but the problem seems to persist.
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Homeowners in Bradford who do reach out to me, discuss signs such as black mould patches appearing on walls and ceilings. If you have wallpapered walls, you might notice that they start to peel. You might also feel dampness on cold walls behind furniture. Furniture and other objects may block the flow and circulation of air which result in excess moisture settling inside your home in Bradford.
If in doubt and you do suspect a condensation problem, don't hesitate to contact Quality Electrician for a consultation.
Back to top3) How can I get rid of mould build up at my home in Bradford?
My recommendation is to always improve air flow as this will help reduce moisture accumulating on walls and behind furniture such as your sofa. Extracting the moist and humid air out of your home regularly will be the best solution.
I always advise customers to consider PIV or Positive Input Ventilation as a simple and effective solution. Combatting problems with whole home condensation.
Back to top4) How can PIV help with mould behind my sofa?
PIV systems work by drawing in fresh, filtered and dry air into your home. This creates positive pressure within which then helps to force moisture rich and smelly air out. Stake and moist air exits through natural leak points such as under doors.
Having installed numerous PIV systems in homes across Bradford, one of the greatest benefits I can tell you about is that PIV units work for all rooms, not just the bathroom. Helping to eliminate excess moisture so you no longer need to worry about mould spreading throughout your home.
Back to top5) Could problems with mould spread around my home?
Yes! Unfortunately I do see the devastating effects of mould problems, often alerting homeowners to take action sooner rather than later. I'm usually called out for electrical jobs such as installing additional sockets when I notice a musty smell in various rooms, notice the wall paper peeling and weeping walls. Tackling a mould problem early on will save you a fortune in repair work or expensive and invasive cleaning techniques.
Back to top6) Working with Quality Electrician.
When choosing a PIV specialist, you need to make sure they first and foremost have expertise and qualifications such as NICEIC accreditation. Not only do I have years of experience and training, my work is also regularly assessed by NICEIC inspectors, giving customers peace of mind.
“Why is behind my sofa going mouldy?” will be a question you no longer ask if you decide to work with Quality Electrician in Bradford.
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