Ensuring your HVAC system is clean and properly cared for is an essential component in maintaining healthy indoor air quality. A properly maintained heating and cooling system can also cut down your annual energy costs by improving energy efficiency. At Dust Doctors, our Comfort Keepers maintenance plan is designed to deliver both cost savings and peace of mind through annual A/C and furnace cleaning, along with regular maintenance. If you haven’t yet opted for our annual HVAC service plan, here’s why you should consider it:

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Winter is on its way, and that means it’s almost time to fire up your furnace. Are you ready? Or, more appropriately, is your furnace ready? Prior to the winter season, it's important to make sure your home is well prepared for the chillier temperatures, and that includes your furnace, too. Since you’ll no doubt use your heating system extensively over the next few months, the team at Dust Doctors has put together a few tips on how to maximize its efficiency. First up? Furnace cleaning. Let’s take a look.

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Stop! Before you move into your new home, there's one last thing to check: the HVAC system. While you may have already made sure it's working, there may still be some basic maintenance you should complete.

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The humidity levels in your home can mean the difference between a tolerable or uncomfortable environment. Dust Doctors in Minnesota explains how whole-home humidity control works to keep the humidity in your home at its most comfortable level year round.

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Whether it is summer or winter, humidity can wreak havoc on your HVAC system. Your system already collects dust and particles from the air, now add humidity to that, and the effects aren’t good. You are looking at having your inefficient heating and air conditioning, mildew, and possible harmful mold. That is why it’s a good idea to have your HVAC system cleaned regularly. This will help keep you and your family breathing in all of these allergens, which will be especially nice if you and your family have allergies.

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Your furnace is the primary source of heat during the winter. It can bring comfort to your entire household and keep you safe when the temperatures plummet. On the same token, the furnace can also be a source of toxic air that can affect you and your family's health without you even knowing it. Certain factors can determine both the condition of the furnace and the type of toxins it's releasing into your home. If your furnace is old and worn down, we recommend that you call an HVAC specialist to inspect the system. It may be time for a new furnace.

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It’s time to get ready for spring cleaning again. You can scrub the floors, polish all the furniture, and clean out all the cabinets. If you don’t clean the air in your home, however, you may find that all the dusting is a waste of time. Dust Doctors offers complete air purification through our many ducts and HVAC cleaning services. We can make your home smell better while you breathe easier this upcoming spring. Contact us for a complete HVAC cleaning today.

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If you think you’re the only one that heads indoors during the Minnesota winters, think again. Every creature living outside your house tries to seek shelter as well. The question is where do they go? The answer: into your HVAC system, and the ductwork through the vents. Below, we list some of the most common culprits and why you need our professional air duct pest control cleaning service to get them out.

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When family visits your home for the holiday season, you may want to ensure that your home is perfect for your guests. You may hire a carpet cleaner to clean your carpet and tiles, you may hire a maid or spend time scrubbing your home, and you may invest countless hours into decorating and cooking, creating the perfect atmosphere for your holiday festivities. But there is one thing that is often overlook that can be beneficial to have done before guests arrive; this is duct cleaning. Learning the benefits of having your ductwork cleaned before guests arrive can help you decide if you want to have yours done.

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Air ducts can be incredibly dangerous. Not only is the dust collected highly flammable, but air ducts themselves provide a place where a fire can smolder and spread. During the chilly winter months, many homeowners will be taxing their HVAC systems to the limit. A dust-covered heating system could quickly become a hazard.

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