Q: My son’s air conditioner had a leak of condensate fluid that got some of his carpeting and drywall wet. The leak was very small, and he cleaned it up quickly, but now he’s worried that he needs to cut out the drywall to replace the drywall and carpet to avoid a mold problem.
A:Â Before tearing up the walls or the floor, he should get a mold test kit and test the area for problems. If the leak and the damage were cleaned up quickly, there will probably be no mold developing later. Most mold infestations develop after leaks are left unrepaired for an extended period.
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