With Awaab’s Law coming into force on 27 October 2025, condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are encouraging social housing landlords to ensure ventilation systems in their properties are regularly serviced to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ) for tenants. Ventilation systems require regular servicing to keep them clean and operating efficiently, helping protect residents from the harmful effects of damp and mould and so supporting landlords in meeting their new legal duties under Awaab’s Law. To help social housing providers, Airtech provides landlords with options to service both individual properties and entire housing stocks.
To comply with Awaab’s Law, landlords must ensure tenants are protected from hazards, such as damp and mould, and that any issues are investigated and dealt with promptly. Regular servicing helps prevent condensation, mould, and damp, keeps air flowing cleanly, efficiently, and effectively, helping maintain good IAQ. Other benefits include extended product life, lower running costs and quieter operation. Airtech offers ‘off the shelf’ or customised ventilation servicing packages for whole house ventilation systems such as Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) and Mechanical Ventilation (MEV), as well as unitary fans.
“Ventilation systems need a regular service – just like boilers. We’re urging landlords to make sure all the ventilation units in their housing stock have had a recent service to protect their tenants from the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality, damp and mould,” said Katie Mairs, Channel Marketing Manager at Airtech. “Regular check-ups keep systems working properly, help avoid breakdowns and extend product life, saving money in the long run as well. Airtech is here to support landlords so that they comply with Awaab's Law and keep their tenants safe.”
MVHR standard servicing includes new filters, sanitising in-room air valves, recommissioning the airflow and the system and cleaning and sanitising the units, motors and heat exchanger. There is also the option of replacement filters every six months, as well as a deep clean and sanitization of all the supply and extract ductwork.
For housing stock with PIV units, Airtech will clean and sanitise the unit and diffuser as well as replacing filters, checking the controls and re-commissioning the unit. Meanwhile, for MEV units, servicing includes cleaning and sanitising both the unit and air valves, checking the controls and re-commissioning the system.
As well as whole-house ventilation systems, Airtech can service unitary fans to ensure they are running efficiently and effectively by cleaning and sanitising the fans, cleaning or replacing filters as needed, and checking the controls and external grille. A post-servicing report is provided after every type of service.
In addition to offering ventilation servicing, Airtech can offer solutions and advice to landlords who need help tackling existing condensation and mould issues, and so help them comply with the new legislation. Airtech offers comprehensive property surveys to identify condensation, damp and mould problems. The company can then provide advice and recommendations on how to solve the issues; mould removal treatment and redecoration, and a full ventilation installation service for both responsive and planned maintenance. The treatment and mould removal are backed by a unique three-year guarantee that the mould will not return. Plus, its datalogging service helps support landlords as they need to keep good records to help comply with Awaab's Law.
Find out more and book a service at www.airtechsolutions.co.uk/help-and-advice/ventilation-servicing.
For more information on all Airtech products and services call 01823 690 292 email info@airtechsolutions.co.uk or visit www.airtechsolutions.co.uk.
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