If your home smells musty, it might be time to test for mold. If you're like most people, you might think you can confine the mold test to the kitchen and bathrooms. After all, that's where most of the moisture develops. But, other areas of the home are at risk for mold growth, as well. Those areas should also get tested for mold. If you're not sure where those areas are in your home, read the list provided below. If you're going to have your home tested for mold, be sure to include these areas in the test. 

Attic Area

If you're going to have your home tested for mold, add your attic to the list. You might not think that the attic would be a risk for mold growth. That's not the case though. In fact, the attic can become a magnet for mold growth. This is especially true with regard to leaks. Leaky pipes and leaky shingles increase the risk of mold growth in the attic. To make sure you don't have mold hiding in the attic, be sure to include that area in your testing.

Crawl Space

If you haven't encapsulated the crawl space in your home, be sure to test the area for mold growth. Encapsulation serves as waterproofing, which can prevent moisture problems. If your crawl space isn't encapsulated, that area is at an increased risk for mold growth. To make sure you don't have a hidden problem, include the crawl space in your home mold testing. 

Laundry Room

If you haven't tested your laundry room for mold, now's the time to take care of that. If your washing machine doesn't have a leak, you might think you can forgo mold testing. That's not the case though. If your dryer isn't vented properly, moisture from the vent could cause mold growth. Catch that problem early. Have the laundry room included in your mold testing. 

Mechanical Room

If you haven't looked inside the mechanical room in a while, don't forget that room when you test for mold. This is especially important if your furnace and water heater are in the mechanical room. The heat and moisture that build up in the mechanical room make it the perfect area for mold growth. A test will determine if you have mold growth in the mechanical room. 

Don't take chances with mold growth. Contact local mold testing services to have your home tested for mold. If you discover mold, be sure to have it removed as soon as possible.