Air duct and vent cleaning is something that should routinely take place in your home. Unfortunately, many households do not have this process completed frequently, if ever. If you are having your air ducts and vents cleaned and you have never had it done before, you may find yourself wondering what to expect of the process. Here is what to expect when you are having your vents cleaned.

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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project can help to improve the flow and layout of your space, add more square footage to your home, or update an outdated area, which can help make your home more functional and aesthetically pleasing.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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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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You spend a lot of time in your home. The quality of the air that you are breathing within your home can impact both your own and your family's health for the both the short term and long term. Because of this, it is important to regularly replace your air vent filters, the filters on your heating and cooling unit, and have your ducts cleaned every three to five years. Here are a few of the ways that indoor air quality can affect your health:

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Mold in your home’s ductwork can cause serious health risks for your family. The air quality experts at Dust Doctors in Minnesota explain how you can know if there is mold in your home’s ductwork and what you can do to get your air duct system clean and free of contaminants.

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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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When it comes it comes to heating your home, closing the vents in unused rooms is more damaging than beneficial. With heating and cooling accounting 50 percent of your energy bill every month, it is important to leave the vents open in every room in the house to cut down on energy costs.

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Clogged air vents and filter are the leading cause of furnace problems. Dust and debris in the vents, ducts, and filters inhibit airflow throughout the home. The furnace has to work harder to maintain a warm and safe environment during the Minnesota winters.

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UV lighting is an effective tool for purifying the air in your home. By adding a UV lighting unit, you can reduce the dust in the air, as well as kill germs, mold, and bacteria. UV lights are used in a wide range of commercial facilities. You can also use them to purify the air in your home.

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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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