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How Humid Climates Affect Indoor Air Quality
With summer coming into full swing, humidity is on the rise in New England. Our fellow professionals at Ductworks, Inc. in Colorado explain the impact that a humid climate has on indoor air quality. Regional climate plays a large role in Indoor Air Quality and comfort. Regional climate characteristics are determined by geographic location and […]
Indoor Air Quality Statistic in Favor of Air Duct Cleaning
Our fellow air duct cleaning professionals in The Greater Washington DC area have put together a collection of facts to help bring attention the importance of maintaining good indoor quality. We hope that you find them as interesting as we did! Like many Americans, I had never heard of air duct cleaning until I had […]
Top Benefits of HVAC Cleaning
NADCA’s rule of thumb for consumers is that “if your ducts look dirty, they probably are,” and that dirty HVAC systems should be inspected by a reputable, certified HVAC professional. Below are some other reasons homeowners choose to have their air ducts cleaned. Indoor Air Quality Indoor air quality is one concern that homeowners have […]
Cleaning your dryer could prevent fires
Does your dryer take one or more cycles to dry your clothes? Does it feel hot to the touch? If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, you may need to have your dryer vents cleaned. If you don’t, you risk starting a dryer fire. “The dryer is designed to exhaust the […]
Indoor Air Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found an association between increasing levels of indoor particulate matter pollution and the severity of asthma symptoms among children. The study, which followed a group of asthmatic children in Baltimore, Md., is among the first to examine the effects of indoor particulate matter pollution. The results are […]
Is Air Duct Cleaning Worth It?
Linda Wetzel of Shaker Heights, Ohio, says she was skeptical about air duct cleaning until a friend told her it had improved her allergies. “I figured common sense said, if there’s dust on the table, there has to be dust in the vents,” Wetzel says. After hiring a highly rated cleaner she found on Angie’s […]
Clean Your Air Ducts to Get Rid of Dangerous Allergens and Dirt!
One way to prevent sneezing, coughing, and asthma symptoms, and protect family or employees—especially babies and the elderly—is to do a professional air duct cleaning. With winter well under way and spring coming to bring about outdoor allergies, there is no better time to do this. Throughout the seasons, substantial dirt and allergens could have […]
Spring Cleaning? What About Air Ducts?
It’s spring. How can I tell? Mailings about air duct cleaning. It makes sense that they come now, while us home dwellers prep for the warmer months by cleaning and doing home repairs. But do I need to get the air ducts in my home cleaned? Can this affect the air I breathe indoors? Does […]
Thousands of Fires are Sparked each Year by Clogged Dryer Vents
TAMPA – According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 fires are sparked every year by clothes dryers. Lint and other debris can build up in your dryer vent, reducing air flow to the dryer, backing up dryer exhaust gases, creating a fire hazard. “Clothes dryers are an appliance that make our […]
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Ductwork Cleaning
When Spring has sprung, it means it is time for homeowners to begin making those to-do lists for cleaning activities. One often overlooked area of the home is the air ducts and vents. Ductwork cleaning plays an important role in improving the indoor air quality and making it easier for those who suffer from allergies, […]