As someone deeply involved in the HVAC industry, I’ve always been passionate about ensuring that my customers’ homes are comfortable and healthy. Over the past 14 years, I’ve worked closely with a mold remediation company, tackling tough indoor air quality (IAQ) challenges.

This collaboration opened my eyes to the complexities of IAQ like never before and helped me better understand the critical role that proper HVAC systems play in maintaining a healthy indoor environment.

Building Professional Relationships

I began rethinking the idea of IAQ during a Business Network International (BNI) group event after meeting a mold remediation expert there. We found much in common, including blue-collar backgrounds, and we hit it off.

Over the years, our professional relationship has grown stronger, allowing us to tackle increasingly complex IAQ issues together.
This partnership has been instrumental in helping Copeland Home Services address problems that are usually beyond traditional HVAC solutions.

Discovering Mycotoxins

In the past two years, I’ve been introduced to the term “mycotoxins” by an environmentalist and as well as my mold remediation specialist friend, both who work closely with my company.

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of mold, and they can have severe health implications.

This discovery was a game-changer for us, as we now have technology that can measure them, allowing us to diagnose and address mycotoxin issues more effectively.

IAQ Case Study 1: The Male Client

One of our most challenging projects involved a male client who bought a house built in 1969. Shortly after moving in, he and his family began experiencing severe health issues.

Despite many tests, doctors couldn’t identify the problem. It wasn’t until doctors finally offered a mycotoxin poisoning diagnosis that the client understood the gravity of the situation.

He and his family had to move out of their new home and live with his parents for nearly a year and a half.

The environmentalist called us and our mold remediation contractor in, and – from my point of view – I learned there was so much more going on than just your run-of-the-mill volatile organic compounds off-gassing from furniture, bad air infiltration, and bad ductwork that leaked.

The client’s house had a nasty crawl space with mold. We even found mold inside the poorly maintained HVAC equipment.

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