Having your furnace cleaned and inspected annually can go a long way toward preventing the need for a total furnace replacement. Even better, regular furnace cleaning can work wonders for maintaining healthy indoor air quality. In the Twin Cities, where we spend the majority of our winter inside, having high-quality indoor air is critical in the fight against seasonal illnesses and other bothersome symptoms.

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If you’re considering having your ductwork professionally cleaned, you may have heard the service is somewhat unnecessary. Nothing could be further from the truth. Despite what you may have read, duct cleaning, when it’s performed on a regular basis, offers a number of benefits for both your HVAC system and your home.

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Ever heard of sick building syndrome? Many people haven’t, and unfortunately, that lack of information is negatively affecting their health. At Dust Doctors, it’s always been our goal to help Twin Cities residents breathe the cleanest indoor air possible. And now, at a time when we’re spending more time indoors than ever, paying close attention to our indoor air quality is critical.

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Allergens are everywhere outdoors — is the inside of your home a protective haven? For many people, the answer is, unfortunately, no. If you and your loved ones fall into that category, your health is likely at risk. The experts at Dust Doctors explain the potential health hazards of living with indoor allergens below.

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It’s easy to assume a dirty dryer vent is just another long-neglected chore, but that assumption could very well put you and your home at risk. At Dust Doctors, we understand the consequences associated with a neglected dryer vent but we also know that many Twin Cities residents aren’t aware of those risks. Below, our team explains three reasons why routine dryer vent cleaning is essential.

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Are your monthly energy bills rising out of control? Can’t seem to identify a culprit, no matter what you try? The problem may stem from dirty ductwork, and the good news is: If that’s the issue, it’s easy to fix.

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Regardless of the time of year, significant humidity can negatively affect your HVAC unit over time. In the Twin Cities, where year-round humidity levels tend to be fairly high, it’s important to understand how humidity affects your system, so you can take the appropriate protective actions.

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Have you noticed your air conditioning doesn’t seem to be working as it should? Though there are a number of factors that can decrease your HVAC system’s performance, one of the most prevalent, yet easily fixable issues is poor circulation. Below, our Dust Doctors team explains simple ways you can improve HVAC circulation and get your cooling system back up to speed.

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Do you feel like household dusting is a never-ending job? Click to learn why dirty ductwork may be the culprit behind your unusually dusty living areas from the duct cleaning experts at Dust Doctors. 

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If you suffer from indoor allergy symptoms, ask yourself: When was the last time you had your household ductwork cleaned? Do you even remember? Maybe never? It might come as a bit of a surprise, but there are several common allergens lurking inside your ducts, and unless you schedule routine duct cleaning, they’ll hang out there indefinitely.

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