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Homeowner Report
Visual, plain-language, and built for decision-making.
Helps homeowners understand findings, make decisions, and move forward with corrective actions.
For HVAC Professionals
HVAC Mold Inspection Certification™
Training • Tools • Reporting • Certification
Mold Sentinel phone app guiding the inspection and collecting images for automatic report generation.
Add a new HVAC mold inspection service, deliver same-day reports, and uncover more repair and replacement opportunities.
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Where to go next
Quick previews of each section. Tap any card for the full details.
Course Info
Curriculum, certification pathway, and everything included in the HVAC Mold Inspection Course.
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The mobile field app that guides inspections, captures photos, and generates same-day homeowner reports.
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Enroll NowAbout IAQ Health
Our mission: healthier buildings through better HVAC, indoor air quality, and laboratory verification.
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What You'll Learn
Discover how HVAC professionals are using mold inspections, testing, and documentation to create new service opportunities.
Find Hidden HVAC Mold
Learn where mold and mold-supporting conditions are commonly found within HVAC systems.
Document & Verify Findings
See how Mold Sentinel, inspection documentation, field observations, and laboratory verification work together.
Turn Findings Into Revenue
Convert inspections into testing, recommendations, repairs, upgrades, and ongoing client relationships.
Free Live Webinar
Learn How to Build a Profitable HVAC Mold Inspection Business
Join Steve McLeod, Board Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant with over 30 years of experience, for a free live webinar introducing the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection System.
Discover how HVAC professionals can identify hidden mold, document findings with same-day homeowner reports, integrate laboratory verification, and create new inspection and remediation opportunities.
What You'll Learn
- Why HVAC systems are one of the most overlooked sources of indoor mold
- The IAQ Health inspection workflow from discovery to documentation
- How the Mold Sentinel App simplifies inspections and reporting
- When laboratory confirmation adds value
- How to create a new revenue stream with HVAC mold inspections
- Real inspection examples and field case studies
- Live questions and answers
Free Live Webinar
- Approximately 45 Minutes
- Live Questions & Answers
- No Cost to Attend
- Limited Seating
- Replay Available for Registered Attendees
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What Happens Next
- 1Reserve your webinar seat.
- 2Attend the live training.
- 3Learn the complete IAQ Health inspection workflow.
- 4Decide if the IAQ Health Certification Program is right for your business.
- 5Enroll in the certification course and receive access to the Mold Sentinel platform.
The Workflow
One Inspection. Two Reports.
Deliver clear answers homeowners can understand through a standardized inspection, laboratory verification, and professional reporting workflow.
Homeowner Report
Plain-language, photo-driven findings.
Lab Verified Mold Analysis
Third-party laboratory verification.
Clear Recommendations
Prioritized next steps homeowners can act on.
33+ Years
Of field experience
Thousands
Of inspections performed
Board-Certified
Indoor Environmental Consultant
Published Author
Finding Hidden Mold
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.
01Inspect
Return, Supplies, AHU, Plenums, Air Ducts. A standardized walkthrough of the HVAC system, moisture sources, and airflow conditions.
02Document
Photos, measurements, and observations captured in Mold Sentinel as you work.
- 03
Analyze
Mold samples are shipped to a certified lab for analysis.
04Report
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.
Lab VerifiedThird-party
HVAC Mold Report
Technical, sample-backed, and defensible.
- Laboratory analysis integration
- Sample identification
- Technical findings
- Third-party verification
- Defensible professional documentation
HVAC Mold Report with 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.
Differentiate
Stand apart from competitors offering traditional HVAC services.
Build Trust
Display the IAQ Health 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 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.
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Mold Sentinel access is introduced to IAQ Health Certification Program participants after the webinar.
Specialized IAQH Tools
Professional Tools. Professional Results.
Standardized inspection tools produce consistent outcomes. The foundation of defensible findings.
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.
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.
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.
What is the IAQ Health Certification Program?
The IAQ Health Certification Program provides HVAC professionals with the IAQ Health HVAC Mold Inspection Training and access to the Mold Sentinel platform. Benefits include HVAC mold inspection training and certification, Mold Sentinel access, same-day pictorial homeowner reports, a laboratory verification workflow, and eligibility for the IAQ Health Referral Program.
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 free webinar seat to see the complete system and learn about the IAQ Health Certification Program.
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