I have radiant heat in my house which allows for each room's thermostat to be regulated individually. Having 6 bedrooms and my husband and myself, we have 3 that are totally shut up with the heat off. The temperatures in there around 40, somtimes colder, but never below freezing. I have been told that this is a bad thing to do because it will cause mold to grow in those rooms. I live in Western, NY... Very cold, snowy winters that last about 4-5 months.
2007-01-18 07:28:57 · 7 answers · asked by sonotech02 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In short, no. Mold needs two items to grow, moisture and a food source. Your whole house is a potential feast for mold. As long as relative humidity is kept between 30%-50% the chance for mold to grow is reduced significantly. Most, not all, molds grow between 40 deg F and up. This is evident when you look at things in your refrigerator.
The chances of mold growing because of colder temp is low. I would recommend allowing air flow in these rooms periodically to make sure humidity is kept at a minimum. Feel free to email me with any other questions you may have.
2007-01-18 09:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mold can be a health risk. Mold is airborn and can grow anywhere, however a warm wet area is better. I doubt that taking showers can make your whole house grow mold. Painting over mold does not kill it, but actually can give it nutrients to live on, bleach is the best way to rid your house of mold. I would call a building inspector, as the house does not have proper heating units if you have to run a small heater. I can't imagine how all this humidity can get into your house in a cold enviroment. Normally over heating a place makes for a dry house, You may have a leak in you flu or something to get this problem. When you call the building inspector, you will have to explain the whole thing, they may suggest other inspection options.
2016-05-24 04:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping the doors closed alone will not cause mold.
Mold needs moisture to grow. So look for moisture introductions into the room. Since its so cold, it could be coming from water condensation as the temperature changes. Keeping the door closed helps to create temperature extremes between outside and inside which contributes to condensation. Consider letting the airflow through your house from time to time. But, be careful of spreading mold spears - think about getting an air purifier.
2007-01-18 07:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by parents of Bre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT CAN CASUE MOLD REMEMBER 2 THINGS 1 if the room always gets hot in summer and sometimes always gets cold in winter 2 remember if no air is going in and out the room this also makes mold ,you will see these signs on leather or cloths stored in the room its usually light colors or green and then also black so yes cold will cause mold
2013-11-23 09:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by ramey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. dormant moisture with no air flow is a breeding ground for mold, along with warm temperatures.
2007-01-18 11:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need to have air flow i think. If there is any moisture, it could mold.
2007-01-18 07:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could
2007-01-18 07:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by cc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋