If you’ve got salespersons or other individuals who have been complaining about their office space smelling moldy, you might not think to call an HVAC contractor, but it is just who you should call. Look for a commercial HVAC service and repair contractor who specializes in air quality testing; not all of them do.
Mold and pollutants can be circulated through a commercial building through the HVAC vents. This isn’t simply a matter of uncomfortable odors that you can try to cover up. Mold and pollutants in the air can be serious health hazards to your employees. If you seem to have a high amount of respiratory related health issues in your office, this may also indicate an air quality problem. As an employer, you are responsible for providing a healthy work environment for your employees, which includes the quality of air they are breathing everyday. If you are the owner of a building with tenants, you could be faced with serious liability issues if air quality issues are affecting your tenants, as well.
If an air quality issue is identified by the HVAC contractor through their testing methods, the contractor can also work with you in developing a plan for determining the source of the problem and coming up with a plan for correcting the problem as well.
Don’t ignore repeated complaints of negative odors in your building. It’s not worth risking the health of the occupants. Contact an HVAC contractor who is qualified to perform the air quality tests required.
