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Clean Your Vents During Your Next Home Renovation Project

A home renovation project can help to improve the flow and layout of your space, add more square footage to your home, or update an outdated area, which can help make your home more functional and aesthetically pleasing. If you are having a home renovation project completed, you should be prepared, as a lot of dirt and dust will be kicked up. While you cannot prevent all of this dirt and dust, there are steps you can take to minimize the amount that is flying through your home. Having your vents cleaned is one of these steps

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What Factors Should You Consider When Selecting a Duct Cleaning Company?

It is recommended that you have your air ducts cleaned every three to five years. When your home is getting dustier than usual, the ducts are trying to tell you that they are due for a cleaning. If your home is due, you may find yourself wondering which duct cleaning company to select for your job. Here are a few of the factors you should consider to help you select a great company:

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Protecting Your Home From a Dryer Vent Fire

Did you know that dryers are one of the leading causes of home fires? In fact, dryers are responsible for tens of thousands of house fires each year in the United States. The filter in your dryer does not always manage to catch all of the lint created when you do laundry. Dryer lint in your dryer vent can catch fire and quickly ignite a serious blaze in your home. At Dust Doctors in Minnesota, we can help you protect your home from a dryer vent fire by cleaning your dryer vent before it becomes a problem.

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Moving Into a New Home? Start With a Duct Cleaning

One of the first items on your checklist when you purchase a new home is making sure that it is spotless before you move in. One area you may neglect, however, is cleaning the ductwork and the air conditioner before you move in.

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How Often Should You Have Your Ducts Cleaned?

As people are getting more health conscious, attention to a clean HVAC system is becoming more popular. There is no solid timeframe suggested in which to clean your air ducts. However, there are obvious signs you need to clean them. If you are unsure or have questions about whether you need HVAC duct cleaning, contact your local HVAC experts for guidance. Dust Doctors can point out any areas that may need work and help you to decide. If you live near Little Canada, Minnesota, give us a call.

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How Cleaning Your Air Dryer Vent Prevents Fires

Many people don’t realize how dangerous their dryer vent can be. According to a recent report, nearly 3,000 fires occur in homes nationwide annually due to dirty dryer vents. It’s easy to avoid fires in your home by having your vents professionally inspected and cleaned by a Dust Doctors technician. Schedule an appointment with us today, and we’ll clear all the dust, dirt, and debris out of your home. We can help you prevent fires in your home.

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Sign Up for Our Annual Plan, You’ll Be Glad You Did!

We offer an annual maintenance plan for all of our clients. Our program is designed to keep your HVAC system and ductwork performing at peak level throughout the year. A yearly maintenance plan will give you peace of mind that you can depend on your heating and cooling and equipment when you need it most. Below, we provide a summary of our annual plan and how it will benefit your home. If you have any other questions, please contact us today.

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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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Looking to Have Family Over for The Holidays? The Benefits of Duct Cleaning Before They Come

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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The Importance of Cleaning Your Dryer Vents

It is recommended that you have your dryer vent cleaned at least one time a year. If you have a larger family, or do more laundry than the average household, you may need your vents cleaned more frequently. Unfortunately, most households do not have their dryer vents cleaned nearly as often as they should. One of the reasons why may be because they do not understand the importance of doing so. Here are a few of the reasons why cleaning your dryer vent regularly is important.

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