A Musty Smell In Your Tallahassee Home Means It's Time To Call Us

5/21/2021 (Permalink)

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Have you noticed an odd, musty smell in home or part of your home? This smell happens in a lot of homes, especially older homes.

There are several things that have caused this smell, from mold issues, to neglect, or just the age of the home. It could have nothing to do with the home at all. 

Perhaps it's left over from the previous occupant. There have long been jokes about 'old people smell,' but it's a real thing.

Knowing the cause of the smell is one thing, though, and knowing how to get rid of it is another. We'll talk more about possible causes and solutions in this article.

1. Mold and Mildew

One of the most common causes of a wet, musty smell in the home is mold or mildew. There are a few differences between mold and mildew.

The main difference is severity. Mildew only shows up on the surface of affected areas, and can be easily cleaned.

Mold, on the other hand, can be a much bigger problem. It's not confined to surfaces, so visible mold might be a sign of a more serious problem.

If you do have a mold problem, we'd recommend calling a professional. In rare cases, mold can be dangerous.

2. Poor HVAC Maintenance

Sometimes, a bad smell in the air can be something as simple as the air itself. Trapping air in one place can cause it to grow musty. 

This occurs because the air isn't be circulated and filtered, meaning that dust, tiny particles, and various other contaminants aren't being pushed into larger spaces or filtered out.

The solution for a musty smell in home AC vents is often replacing the filter in the HVAC system and turning it on. Keep in mind that the air may be musty when you first start running it. That air's been in there for a while and it might take some time to get it clean.

If you'd prefer to get professionals to clean the system, you can always call an air duct cleaning service.

3. Second-Hand Smoke

Despite all the bad press smoking has gotten over the years, there are still people who do it. If you happen to buy a house from one of those people, you may notice the smell of tobacco smoke still lingering in the air.

Unfortunately, the smoke clings to objects and surfaces, which makes it harder to get out.

Again, this isn't much of an issue. You may need to give the house a thorough cleaning, but otherwise, there won't be too much trouble.

Musty Smell in Home: What It Is and How to Get Rid Of It

If you're looking for the source  of a musty smell in home, house, and hearth, look no further. We've talked about some of the most common causes of musty odor in this article, but there are other potential causes, as well.

For more information on home ownership and various home maintenance issues please visit our site. If you have any questions, or are thinking of hiring us for a maintenance job in your home, feel free to contact us.