Yesterday, I mentioned my recent Bronchitis diagnosis. I'll live. My doctor has got me all drugged up. But how did I get so sick? The AC did it. Yeah, my air conditioner had a hit list - with me named at the top.
Last week, the air conditioner drainage pipe clogged up and I found a wonderful post online with instructions for removing the clog. Just suck it out with a shop-vac. So easy. Thanks again, Frugal Dad. Turned out, though, that our clog was a massive, gelatinous mold. Sorry no photos. I'm really doing you a service here. One family member gagged when viewing said mold. No, it wasn't me.
Ever Google "air conditioner mold"? You get hits on Legionellosis. That's Legionnaire's Disease. Pretty scary stuff when you're already coughing up a lung. Naturally, you can understand why I would believe my illness was caused by that mold. Yes, I'm aware that I'm a cyberchondriac. However, you can't fault my logic: I became very ill and harmful mold was living in my house. Cut and dry case is my world.
Therefore, my Public Service Announcement is keep those AC drainage pipes clear. And beware the gelatinous mold.
Thank you for giving me the bright side of not having air conditioning.
There was no AC in Puerto Rico when we went there on vacation a few years ago. It was pretty bad. I think it rivals getting sick from mold. Six to one, half dozen to the other.