Posted on 1/11/2021 7:10 AM By Dust Doctors
Now that winter is in full swing in the Twin Cities, you’re no doubt spending a great deal of time indoors. As your furnace works 24/7 to pump warm air throughout your home, you might have noticed you’ve developed more congestion than usual. Are your respiratory issues the sign of an impending cold? Maybe. Or are they caused by something else? Dirty air ducts, perhaps?
Posted on 12/14/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
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.
Posted on 10/19/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
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.
Posted on 8/10/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Have you had your air ducts cleaned lately? If it’s been a while since your last professional cleaning or if you’ve never had your ducts cleaned, know this: Duct cleaning, when performed at routine intervals, is an essential step in protecting you and your family’s health. If you’re not sure how to determine when it’s time to schedule your next duct cleaning appointment, at Dust Doctors, we’re here to help. Below, we’ve outlined three easy ways to tell when your ducts are due for professional cleaning.
Posted on 8/3/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
As a landlord, it’s your obligation to provide your tenants with a safe, habitable place to live. But if your rental properties have dirty ductwork, there’s a decent chance you could be neglecting your legal obligation to your tenants. How?
Posted on 7/6/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Indoor mold isn’t just visually unappealing; it can have negative consequences for your health, too. So—do you know if you have mold inside your home? Even if you might not suspect an indoor mold problem (it can be difficult to detect sometimes), your house could be harboring tens of thousands of health-harming spores.
Posted on 6/15/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Did you recently purchase a new home? Does it feature an HVAC system? Have you taken a peek at the ductwork? If not, there’s a high likelihood you’re dealing with considerable dust and debris accumulation from the previous owners — and who wants to breathe someone else’s dust?
Posted on 5/25/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
While duct cleaning is essential for any home with an HVAC system, certain households require more frequent cleanings than others. At Dust Doctors, it’s our job to keep your household air as pure and fresh as possible, which is why we routinely recommend annual or biennial duct cleaning. For some homeowners, though, semi-annual cleanings are the best course of action to maintain healthy indoor air quality. Which homeowners fall into this category? We expand on the details below.
Posted on 4/13/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
If your ducts are dirty, there’s a good chance they’re home to a variety of nasty critters and substances that can harm your health. Even though those organisms might never cross your mind, they’re probably making their way into your lungs on a daily basis. Curious what on earth could be lurking inside your dirty ductwork? Our Dust Doctors team dishes the dirt (ahem, dust) belo
Posted on 2/24/2020 4:00 AM By Dust Doctors
Are you contemplating a spring or summer home renovation? If so, you should also factor professional duct cleaning into your projected construction costs. At Dust Doctors, we know just how filthy ductwork can become after a lengthy renovation, and we also know that hazardous construction particles can significantly impact your health. To maintain healthy indoor air quality and protect you and your family’s well-being, eliminating hazardous construction dust from within your ducts is critical. Today, we’re discussing three solid reasons you should always request professional duct cleaning after every home renovation project.