For HVAC Professionals

Find. Fix. Prevent Mold.

Follow the Air. Read the Dust. Understand the Moisture.

Add a new HVAC mold inspection service, deliver same-day reports, and uncover more repair and replacement opportunities.

Learn how HVAC professionals use the Mold Sentinel App and mold testing to identify mold in HVAC systems and generate same-day homeowner reports.

HVAC technician using the Mold Sentinel app to find hidden mold in HVAC ductwork

Helping HVAC Professionals Find Hidden Mold and Mold-Supporting Conditions

Backed by 30+ years of field experience and thousands of inspections.

Reserve Webinar Seat

Free live webinar. See the system, the reports, and the launch pricing.

Schedule 15-Minute Consultation

Prefer a direct conversation? Book a 15-minute call to review the program and your fit.

The Technician Journey

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What You'll Learn

The Problem

Why HVAC systems are one of the most overlooked sources of mold contamination in buildings.

The Solution

How the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Method and Mold Sentinel create a standardized inspection, documentation, and reporting workflow.

The Opportunity

How HVAC mold inspections create additional revenue, generate same-day reports, increase repair opportunities, and differentiate your company.

Additional Topics

  • How HVAC Mold Inspections Work
  • Find • Fix • Prevent
  • Mold Sentinel Demonstration
  • Same-Day Homeowner Reports
  • Mold Testing and Laboratory Verification
  • Referral Program
  • Founding Beta Program
  • Special Launch Pricing
New HVAC Mold Inspection Program

Special Launch Pricing Before Public Release

Be among the first HVAC professionals trained on the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection System. This new program combines HVAC mold inspection training, Mold Sentinel technology, laboratory verification, and homeowner-friendly reporting into one standardized workflow.

What You'll Receive

  • Save $500 on Training and Certification
  • HVAC Mold Inspection Training
  • Mold Sentinel Access
  • Same-Day Pictorial Reports
  • Laboratory Analysis Workflow
  • Eligibility for the IAQ Health Referral Program
  • Opportunity to provide professional input before launch

Launch Pricing

$97$597Save $500

Join during the launch period, and save $500.

Start With the Webinar

The free webinar explains:

  • How HVAC mold inspections work
  • How Mold Sentinel generates homeowner reports
  • How laboratory verification fits into the process
  • How the Referral Program works
  • What is included in the New HVAC Mold Inspection Program

The Workflow

One Inspection. Two Reports.

Deliver clear answers homeowners can understand through a standardized inspection, laboratory verification, and professional reporting workflow.

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Homeowner Report

Plain-language, photo-driven findings.

Laboratory mold sample analysis

Lab Verified Mold Analysis

Third-party laboratory verification.

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Clear Recommendations

Prioritized next steps homeowners can act on.

For HVAC Professionals

How HVAC Professionals Benefit

  • Add a new mold inspection service

  • Generate same-day homeowner reports

  • Receive laboratory verification

  • Increase repair and replacement opportunities

  • Participate in the IAQ Health Referral Program

  • Differentiate your company through specialized training

The IAQ Health Method

How an IAQ Health Inspection Works

A consistent, visual workflow from the first walkthrough to the final report — built for HVAC professionals in the field.

  1. Certified HVAC mold inspector using a borescope on a main duct trunk
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    Inspect

    Return, Supplies, AHU, Plenums, Air Ducts. A standardized walkthrough of the HVAC system, moisture sources, and airflow conditions.

  2. Mold Sentinel mobile app showing a critical air duct finding with recommended action
    02

    Document

    Photos, measurements, and observations captured in Mold Sentinel as you work.

  3. Dust DNA mold species analysis performed in a laboratory
    03

    Analyze

    Mold samples are shipped to a certified lab for analysis.

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    Report

    Two reports generated from one inspection — homeowner-ready and lab-verified.

The Flagship Difference

Two Reports. One Inspection.

Mold Sentinel generates two reports from a single inspection — one for the homeowner, one for the lab record. Same data. Two audiences. Higher standard.

Same Day

Homeowner Report

Visual, plain-language, and built for decision-making.

Homeowner Report

Helps homeowners understand findings, make decisions, and move forward with corrective actions.

Lab VerifiedThird-party

HVAC Mold Report

Technical, sample-backed, and defensible.

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  • Laboratory analysis integration
  • Sample identification
  • Technical findings
  • Third-party verification
  • Defensible professional documentation

HVAC Mold Report + integrated laboratory analysis — the lab report is supporting evidence, not a third report.

Supports professional credibility, third-party verification, and defensible documentation.

Professional Certification

Become an IAQ Health Certified HVAC Mold Inspector™

Specialized training in HVAC mold inspections, moisture diagnostics, homeowner communication, and Mold Sentinel reporting.

Add a high-value inspection service that can generate testing, corrective work, and ongoing customer relationships.

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Differentiate

Stand apart from competitors offering traditional HVAC services.

Build Trust

Display the Certified HVAC Mold Inspector™ badge across your brand.

Increase Revenue

Add a high-value inspection service with testing and corrective work.

Healthier Buildings

Help homeowners understand moisture and indoor environmental quality.

Mold Sentinel mobile app for HVAC mold inspections

Mold Sentinel Platform

Mold Sentinel™: The Inspection Platform.

Mold Sentinel is the field platform HVAC professionals use to document inspections once and automate multiple deliverables.

  • Document inspections in a standardized workflow.
  • Capture photographs as you work.
  • Record measurements and onsite conditions.
  • Track lab samples and chain of custody.
  • Organize findings in one place.
  • Automate report deliverables from the same dataset.

Capture once. Generate multiple deliverables.

Mold Sentinel is the platform. The Two Reports section explains the outputs.

Reserve Webinar Seat

Mold Sentinel access is introduced to Founding Technicians after the webinar.

Specialized IAQH Tools

Professional Tools. Professional Results.

Standardized inspection tools produce consistent outcomes — the foundation of defensible findings.

Specialized IAQH tools for HVAC mold inspection

Referral Program

The IAQ Health Referral Program

The Referral Program helps connect certified IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Technicians with homeowners seeking HVAC mold inspections. Referral opportunities may originate from IAQ Health, Indoor Environmental Systems, and the Finding Hidden Mold community platforms.

IAQ Health

Inbound inquiries from our website and partners.

Indoor Environmental Systems

30+ years of established client relationships.

Finding Hidden Mold

Readers of the international bestselling book.

The Referral Program helps homeowners find trained professionals while helping certified technicians expand visibility. Leads and jobs are not guaranteed.

Steve McLeod, Founder of IAQ Health
Finding Hidden Mold — book by Steven J. McLeod

About Steve

Meet Steve McLeod

  • Founder of Indoor Environmental Systems
  • Board-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant
  • Author of Finding Hidden Mold
  • Three decades of field experience

Steve's mission is to help HVAC professionals become trusted leaders in building health through practical training, field-tested protocols, and technology.

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Healthy Buildings Initiative

Beyond HVAC Mold Inspections

Combining building science, environmental monitoring, AI, and healthy building principles for measurably healthier indoor environments. Every inspection today becomes data that helps train tomorrow's building health intelligence.

Future Focus Areas

Indoor Air QualityMoisture ManagementVentilationFiltrationBuilding ScienceEnvironmental MonitoringArtificial IntelligenceHealthy Buildings Research

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mold Sentinel?

Mold Sentinel is a field inspection and reporting platform that helps HVAC professionals document mold-supporting conditions, generate same-day homeowner reports, and integrate laboratory verification into the inspection process.

What is the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Certification?

A specialized training program for HVAC professionals that teaches how to Find, Fix, and Prevent mold-supporting conditions in HVAC systems. The program includes the Mold Sentinel platform, which helps technicians document findings, generate customer-friendly pictorial reports, and communicate recommendations using a standardized inspection process.

What is the IAQ Health Referral Program?

The Referral Program helps connect certified IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Technicians with homeowners seeking HVAC mold inspections. Referral opportunities may originate from IAQ Health, Indoor Environmental Systems, and the Finding Hidden Mold community platforms.

Why should I join the New HVAC Mold Inspection Program?

Early Access participants receive the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Training and Mold Sentinel platform at a special launch price of $97 (regularly $597). Benefits include: save $500 on training and certification, Mold Sentinel access, same-day pictorial reports, laboratory verification workflow, eligibility for the IAQ Health Referral Program, and the opportunity to provide professional input before public launch.

Do I need to be certified to use Mold Sentinel?

Yes. Mold Sentinel is intended for technicians who complete the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Training and Certification program. During the beta phase, select HVAC professionals may receive early access while completing the training. Reserve a webinar seat to learn more.

How does laboratory verification work?

Technicians can collect samples when appropriate. Partner laboratories process the samples, and results are incorporated into homeowner-friendly reports.

Who is this program designed for?

HVAC contractors, HVAC technicians, Indoor Environmental Professionals, air duct cleaning companies, and home performance contractors.

What is the next step?

Reserve a webinar seat to see the complete system and learn about the New HVAC Mold Inspection Program.

Get Started

Choose Your Next Step

Three ways to engage with IAQ Health — pick the path that fits your schedule and interest.

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Questions about the HVAC Mold Inspection Training, Mold Sentinel, or Founding Technician Program?

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Can't attend the live webinar? Watch a recorded introduction explaining the IAQ Health system, Mold Sentinel platform, and Founding Technician opportunity.

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