Think you might have mold in your ductwork? If so, it’s a health hazard you cannot ignore! Click to learn how to detect ductwork mold growth and what you can do to eliminate it.

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Do you know mold can grow inside your air ducts? It’s true, so if you’ve been experiencing respiratory issues, skin rashes, itchy eyes, or even brain fog, those microscopic fungal spores may be to blame. At Dust Doctors, in our thousands upon thousands of duct cleaning hours, we’ve seen plenty of mold where homeowners would never think to look. Today, we’re discussing how to tell if you have mold in your air ducts, and what you can do about it if you do.

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Did you know the average person in the U.S. spends 90% of their time indoors? It’s true—with our reliance on technology for business, education, and entertainment, much of our lives are lived within the confines of a building. Unfortunately, indoor air is notoriously dirty—up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air, according to some experts. Poor indoor air quality can trigger health issues in sensitive individuals, so if you’ve been suffering from unexplained symptoms, the air you breathe may be to blame. At Dust Doctors, providing healthy indoor air quality is our number one concern. Today, we’re here to discuss five common health conditions frequently triggered by dirty ducts.

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Household odors are the worst. There’s almost nothing more cringe-inducing than coming home after a long day’s work, swinging open your front door, and getting blasted right in the nose. If you’ve attempted to find the source of unpleasant, elusive odors with no luck, chances are your ductwork is to blame. At Dust Doctors, we’ve cleaned innumerable ducts, and we can tell you from experience that years of buildup within your ductwork can produce a truly awful stench. How can duct cleaning restore a neutral, pleasant scent in your living space? Take a look.

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We generally think of fall and winter as cold and flu season, primarily due to cooler outdoor temperatures. Certainly, the frigid weather is to blame for our wintertime ailments, right? While winter weather indeed contributes to cold- and flu-like symptoms, it's not the only culprit. You may be surprised to learn that the cleanliness—or lack thereof—of your ductwork plays an integral role in your family’s health. Curious to learn how your ductwork is related to that runny nose you seem to have all winter long? The experts at Dust Doctors explain below.

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Could mold be growing inside of your air ducts? If so, it's also circulating around your home. Learn more about mold and mold growth.  

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You may never think about your HVAC system or the ducts channeling the air throughout your home until a problem arises. What you may not realize is that problems are already happening right under your nose. The HVAC system may be polluting the air in your home, making it more difficult to breathe. Dirty air can also lead to respiratory problems. But how do you know if your air ducts are dirty? Read below to find out more.

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Each year homeowners across Little Canada and the Twin Cities complain of health issues such as asthma, allergies, respiratory problems, and more severe health problems. What many homeowners don’t know is that the presence of mold can be a significant factor in the level of their health. Dust Doctors knows firsthand the effects of mold in an HVAC system or ductwork. We can safely remove the mold and purify the air in your once again. Contact us for an inspection and a free estimate.

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House dust mites are everywhere. They enter the home from the outside on every vehicle possible: clothes, shoes, pets, pollution, and the open air. Once they get inside, they make themselves at home by multiplying and invading every inch of your house. Wherever there is dust, rest assured, there are dust mites. While routinely dusting and cleaning your house will rid the dwelling of thousands of dust mites, you should also hire a professional HVAC cleaning company to purify your duct system.

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Although most people associate allergies with the spring and summer seasons, you know firsthand that allergies can also strike during the winter while you are cooped up in the house. The questions are: Why? What causes allergic reactions in the wintertime and how can we help you solve the problem? Let’s explore the issue a little more.

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