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5 Worst Air Contaminants in Your Home

Many contaminants keep the air in your home from being fresh. Sometimes it’s not even safe to breathe the air in our homes due to these impurities. “Sick building syndrome” and triggering your allergies are common issues you can avoid when you know what to do. HVAC cleaning makes a noticeable difference in air quality.

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What are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)?

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are various chemicals found in cleansers and other products we use to clean and maintain our homes. Many of these substances are released via fumes from containers or aerosols from spray cans. Once VOCs enter the air, they are circulated through the HVAC system via the air ducts. Many of these chemicals linger and never really settle or disappear. They, along with other pollutants, affect our health, although we rarely realize it. Dust Doctors can reduce the amount of VOCs in your by providing HVAC and duct cleaning services.

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Signs of Mold in Your HVAC Duct System

Each year homeowners across Little Canada and the Twin Cities complain of health issues such as asthma, allergies, respiratory problems, and more severe health problems. What many homeowners don’t know is that the presence of mold can be a significant factor in the level of their health. Dust Doctors knows firsthand the effects of mold in an HVAC system or ductwork. We can safely remove the mold and purify the air in your once again. Contact us for an inspection and a free estimate.

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What are Dust Mites and How do You Get Rid of Them?

House dust mites are everywhere. They enter the home from the outside on every vehicle possible: clothes, shoes, pets, pollution, and the open air. Once they get inside, they make themselves at home by multiplying and invading every inch of your house. Wherever there is dust, rest assured, there are dust mites. While routinely dusting and cleaning your house will rid the dwelling of thousands of dust mites, you should also hire a professional HVAC cleaning company to purify your duct system.

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How Dirty Air Ducts Affect Winter Allergies

Although most people associate allergies with the spring and summer seasons, you know firsthand that allergies can also strike during the winter while you are cooped up in the house. The questions are: Why? What causes allergic reactions in the wintertime and how can we help you solve the problem? Let’s explore the issue a little more.

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What Types of Pests Invade Your Home During the Winter?

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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The Dryer Vent Length Determines How Often We Should Clean It

One of the great travesties in the world of laundry is to purchase a brand new clothes dryer and never clean the vent. What this means in the long-run is that the dryer will probably only last about as half as long as it’s supposed to. While dryers have other maintenance needs, hiring us to clean the rear vent may the one that keeps it from breaking down the most. The length of the vent will determine how often and to what extent we need to clean it.

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Remove the Tobacco Smell From Your Home with Dust Doctors

If you have recently moved into a new home that a smoker used to live in, you may be doing everything possible to remove the scent from your home. You may be airing your home out or using air freshening products to disguise the scent. You may also be having the carpets steam cleaned, deep cleaning or replacing the blinds and painting the walls. However, after doing all of this, you may have noticed that the smell still lingers. The reason for this is that the tobacco scent still lingers in the air duct system. Here is some information you may want to know if you find yourself in this situation.

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Having a Home Renovation Done? Why You Need Duct Cleaning When the Project is Complete

According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, you should have your air ducts cleaned every three to five years. In addition to this, your ducts may need more frequent cleaning. One of the times this may be needed is following a home renovation project. After a home renovation project, you should have your ducts cleaned as soon as possible. Here are a couple of the reasons why:

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What Are the Signs That Your Ducts Need to be Cleaned?

Your air ducts should be cleaned every two to five years. This is a pretty big gap, which leaves some people wondering if they need theirs cleaned closer to the two-year mark or closer to the five-year mark. Here at Dust Doctors, we want everyone to know the signs that you should look for when determining when your ducts should be cleaned. Here are a few of the most common signs that tell you it is time to have your ducts cleaned.

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