Page 27 Fall Home Improvement 2025 Lincoln Daily News visible inspection, so ask the service provider to show you any mold they say exists.” It is also important to “be aware that although a substance may look like mold, a positive determination of whether it is mold or not can be made only by an expert and may require laboratory analysis for final confirmation. For about $50, some microbiology laboratories can tell you whether a sample sent to them on a clear strip of sticky household tape is mold or simply a substance that resembles it.” In addition, “if you have insulated air ducts and the insulation gets so wet or moldy it cannot be effectively cleaned” the duct “should be removed and replaced.” Finally, you need to make sure the conditions are corrected because “if the conditions causing the mold growth in the first place are not corrected, mold growth will recur.” Accessibility and size of the home help determine pricing. Shuff-Chignard said costs can be anywhere from $500 to $1,000 depending on these factors. If you decide to have your ductwork cleaned, Shuff-Chignard recommends having it done every one or two years. [Angela Reiners] Sources: Home - Resilient Premier Cleaning, LLC https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ should-you-have-air-ducts-your-home-cleaned
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