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Does not heating a house in the winter cause black mold to grow?

Ms. MD: Does not heating a house in the winter cause black mold to grow?
I own a house in Michigan but I’m currently living in Florida. I had the house winterized (water shut off, pipes drained, etc.) and I am not heating the house. Someone told me that if a house is not heated in cold temperatures that black mold will start to grow. This sounds crazy to me, does anyone know if this is true? Thanks for your help!
The house that I am referring to is the one in Michigan not in Florida where there is very little humidity this time of year, just freezing temps.

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Answer by Geroth
black mold is common in ductwork in the south, the simple answer is yes, and its from moisture buildup more than just temperature

the problem would be far worse in the summer time, you could buy a programmable thermostat and run the a/c 1 day a week or something to make it a bit less likely to happen, or simply hire a duct sanitizing / cleaning crew if this problem does indeed arise

Answer by Just guessing
No air circulation is probably more the reason that mold is growing inside your house. Pay someone to open the house and run a couple of fans periodically.

Answer by gas man
mold will not grow in cold climates,it needs moisture and warm temps,it may grow in the summer if the house is damp

Answer by Homelinepros.com
Mold needs a continual moisture problem to start and grow. If you haven’t had any issues of moisture inside your house, don’t worry. When you return to your properly ventilated and winterized house, it will smell the same as when you left for Florida. Let us know when you return home @ Homelinepros.com

Answer by bah bah bah
that answer is kind of flawed. mold doesnt grow from nothing. it needs a source. the temperature change isnt going to create mold. first mold will need something to grow on such as moisture.

as long as the house is sealed and NO leaking into the house, including condensation on metal heater grates, and things as such, you should be fine.

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