If you’re an allergy sufferer, you know heading outdoors during allergy season can send your symptoms into overdrive. But what you may not know is that there could be several allergens lurking in your ductwork, and those allergens can trigger annoying symptoms even while you’re indoors. What kind of allergy-triggering substances might your ductwork be harboring? Read on to find out.

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The home maintenance industry is rife with scammers looking to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners who don’t do their homework before they let contractors in their homes. Duct cleaning service is no exception. Every year, homeowners throughout the Twin Cities and the United States fall victim to air duct cleaning scams simply because they don’t know what to look for in a reputable duct cleaning company.

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If you or anyone in your household is suffering from unexplained respiratory symptoms or indoor allergies, there’s a good chance your living in a space with poor indoor air quality. But you’re not doomed to deal with irritating symptoms forever. There are several simple things you can do to improve your indoor air quality in a relatively short period of time, and our Dust Doctors team has those details below.

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Do you feel like your constantly dusting? And no matter how often you do it, you find a fresh layer of dust settled on your things within a day or two? If so, there are a few simple changes you can make to your cleaning routine and daily habits that will help control dust in your home and improve your indoor air quality. Read on to find out what they are.

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Got a dirty dryer vent? Do you even know if that vent is dirty? While the state of your dryer vent might not cross your mind frequently, it really should. A lint-filled dryer vent is a glaring fire hazard and can also cause a few other problems you probably don’t want to deal with.

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Whether you’ve just scheduled professional air duct cleaning for the first time, or you’ve had the service performed before, you should know how to prepare for your upcoming appointment. While your duct cleaning specialists will handle all the dirty work, there are a few things you can do to help them get the job done as efficiently as possible.

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All air conditioners produce some degree of noise as a natural byproduct of their operation. And while some of those noises are totally normal, others can indicate potentially serious a/c unit problems.

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Like any other area of your home, your ductwork gets dirty over time. But unlike most areas of your home, your ductwork isn’t easily accessible, which means it probably doesn’t get cleaned as often as it should. If you’re like most people, it doesn’t get cleaned at all. But that’s a household hygiene mistake you don’t want to make. Dirty air ducts can seriously diminish your indoor air quality and affect your health.

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Your furnace worked hard to keep you warm all winter long. Now, it’s time for you to return the favor and give your heating unit some much-needed attention. Click to learn simple tips for extending the life of your furnace. 

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If you suffer from seasonal allergies, controlling the amount of allergens in your home may help improve your symptoms. Click to learn how professional duct cleaning can help mitigate seasonal allergy symptoms. 

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