Where to look first
- Check around plumbing fixtures, under sinks, near water heaters and appliances, around windows and doors, and beneath HVAC equipment.
- Think about recent roof leaks, plumbing failures, flooding, or areas that stay damp.
When the source is hidden
- If the odor is strongest near a wall, ceiling, closet, floor edge, or HVAC return, concealed materials may be involved.
Move from clue to cause
- The useful investigation connects the odor with an observable or measurable moisture source.
Health note: This website provides property-remediation information, not medical advice. If you have health concerns you believe may be related to mold exposure, consult a qualified health professional.
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Call and describe what you are seeing, where it is located, and whether there has been a recent water event.
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