Posted on 3/30/2023 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
When it comes to home maintenance, cleaning the dryer vent is often overlooked. However, failing to do so can lead to serious dangers that can put you and your family at risk. In this blog post, we'll explore the dangers of not cleaning your dryer vent and the importance of regular maintenance.
Posted on 2/1/2023 5:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Most people spend at least a little time each day cleaning and freshening up their living spaces so they look presentable. But wiping counters, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping only scratch the surface when it comes to getting your home truly clean.
Posted on 1/10/2023 6:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Is your HVAC system due for professional duct cleaning? Then it’s important to choose a reputable company that guarantees to do the job properly. Keeping your air ducts clean and functioning properly is critical for your HVAC system’s overall efficiency. More importantly, who you hire to maintain that system can make or break your heating and air conditioning performance.
Posted on 1/10/2023 5:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Most people would venture to say the quality of the air inside their homes is pretty good — after all, it’s not like you’re breathing in the toxic pollution that hangs in the air outside, right? Hate to break it to you, but that notion is utterly false. In fact, experts believe the quality of the indoor air we breathe is up to five times worse than the air outside, which means when we spend a lot of time indoors, we’re putting our health at risk.
Posted on 9/27/2022 4:57 AM By Dust Doctors
Indoor relative humidity readings that fall outside the EPA’s recommended range can affect your HVAC system performance, diminish your indoor air quality, and may even cause health issues. That’s why it’s so important to not only monitor indoor moisture levels but also reduce relative humidity that’s outside the recommended range.
Posted on 8/17/2022 4:15 AM By Dust Doctors
Winter is nearly here in the Twin Cities, and for many people, that means pricey energy bills for months on end. If you’re one of those people and your heating bills are consistently higher than you’d like, improving your furnace’s operational efficiency can help. How do you do that? Check out our top five tips below.
Posted on 8/10/2022 4:24 AM By Dust Doctors
Whether or not you realize it, the air you breathe inside of your home and workplace is considerably more contaminated than the air outdoors. And if you’re like most Minnesotans who spend the majority of their days inside during the winter season, breathing that highly polluted indoor air all day long can have negative consequences for your health.
Posted on 7/11/2022 4:31 AM By Dust Doctors
If your home has a central HVAC system, you likely have ductwork throughout your attic and maybe even in your basement, crawlspace, or garage. You should know that those air ducts can accumulate a shocking amount of debris over time, especially when you don’t have them professionally cleaned on a regular basis. And while having debris buildup inside your ducts is totally normal, when it becomes excessive, it’s not great for your health or your HVAC system’s efficiency.
Posted on 5/23/2022 4:49 AM By Dust Doctors
Roughly 25 million people in the United States live with seasonal allergies, and if you’re one of them, you know just how irritating they can be. But why do some people suffer from allergies and others don’t? It all comes down to the way each person’s immune system works.
Posted on 5/9/2022 4:41 AM By Dust Doctors
Are you planning to have the air ducts in your home cleaned? If so, you’re making a smart move. Duct cleaning helps improve your indoor air quality and can also help prolong the lifespan and improve the efficiency of your furnace and air conditioner. But if you’ve never scheduled a duct cleaning appointment before, you may be wondering what to expect.