Have your heating and cooling bills gotten out of control despite diligent efforts to keep them reasonable? A dirty HVAC system may be to blame. When your ductwork, air conditioner, and furnace accumulate dust and debris, it can prevent them from functioning optimally, and unfortunately, your bank account suffers the consequences. Luckily, it’s possible to reduce your heating and cooling bills by taking a few simple measures to improve HVAC efficiency. Read on to find out how.

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When it comes to home maintenance, cleaning the dryer vent is often overlooked. However, failing to do so can lead to serious dangers that can put you and your family at risk. In this blog post, we'll explore the dangers of not cleaning your dryer vent and the importance of regular maintenance.

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Most people spend at least a little time each day cleaning and freshening up their living spaces so they look presentable. But wiping counters, dusting, vacuuming, and mopping only scratch the surface when it comes to getting your home truly clean.

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Mold in the home can be dangerous. In fact, certain types of mold can trigger illnesses in people. Unfortunately, mold often grows in places not visible to you, such as in the home’s duct work. Knowing the signs that mold may be present in your ducts gives you the opportunity to hire a professional air duct cleaner to inspect and clean the ducts, which removes any mold that may be present. Here are three signs mold may be present in your ducts:

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There is a debate about how often ducts need to be cleaned, so Dust Doctors are here to clear the air with some expert advice.

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Is your HVAC system due for professional duct cleaning? Then it’s important to choose a reputable company that guarantees to do the job properly. Keeping your air ducts clean and functioning properly is critical for your HVAC system’s overall efficiency. More importantly, who you hire to maintain that system can make or break your heating and air conditioning performance.

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Most people would venture to say the quality of the air inside their homes is pretty good — after all, it’s not like you’re breathing in the toxic pollution that hangs in the air outside, right? Hate to break it to you, but that notion is utterly false. In fact, experts believe the quality of the indoor air we breathe is up to five times worse than the air outside, which means when we spend a lot of time indoors, we’re putting our health at risk.

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Did you know the air inside your home is more polluted than the air outside it? It’s true — according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we inhale indoors is about two to five times more polluted than the air we breathe outdoors. Here’s an even scarier fact: Some buildings with really poor indoor air quality are up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Yikes.

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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 deliver the same results as if the vents were clean. Dust Doctors can clean the vents and air ducts in your home to keep the furnace from wearing out prematurely. We offer professional cleaning for all residential properties in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area.

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The way you clean your house and the frequency with which you clean it may be contributing to poor indoor air quality inside your home. Click to learn about common cleaning habits that make your indoor air dirtier.

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