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Is Summer the Best Time for Air Duct Cleaning?

In the dead of our Twin Cities summer, many homeowners beat the heat and humidity by staying indoors. But if you’ve got dirty ductwork, spending considerable time shut inside your house could present problems for you and your loved ones’ health.

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Got Allergies? Why Routine Duct Cleaning & Air Purification Are Essential

If you suffer from indoor allergies, your ductwork may be partially to blame. Over time, air ducts can accumulate a substantial amount of dust and debris, and unless you clean it out, your health can suffer. Whether you’re dealing with sudden, unexplained allergy symptoms or your allergies have been plaguing you for years, professional duct cleaning can help provide you a reprieve. Below, the team at Dust Doctors explains why.

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Does Your Home Need Professional Duct Cleaning? 3 Ways to Tell

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.

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Do You Own Rental Properties? 3 Reasons Duct Cleaning Is Critical

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?

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Why a Dirty Dryer Vent is Risky & What You Can Do About It

Do you clean your dryer vents regularly? If not, you may be at risk for damaging consequences. Dust Doctors explains the dangers of dirty dryer vents and what you can do to reduce your risk.

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Does Your Ductwork Have Mold? 4 Ways to Tell

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.

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Save On Yearly HVAC Maintenance With the Comfort Keeper Annual Plan

How often do you service and clean your HVAC system? Once a year? Whenever you remember to do it? Never? To maximize system performance and longevity, HVAC cleaning and maintenance should always be performed on an annual basis. Unfortunately though, many homeowners rarely think twice about their furnaces or A/C units until a glaring issue necessitates professional attention.

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Professional Duct Cleaning: What to Expect

Have you ever had your home’s ductwork professionally cleaned? If the answer is no, why not? Though duct cleaning may not be top of mind, it’s an essential measure in maintaining the quality of your home’s indoor air. And, because many homeowners hardly think twice about their ductwork, it happens to be one of the dirtiest places within the home

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Just Bought a New Home? Why Duct Cleaning Belongs on Your To-Do List

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?

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Dealing With Inefficient AC Performance? How Duct & A/C Cleaning Helps

Is your HVAC system ready to help you beat the summer heat? If you’re not sure, early summer is the perfect time to ensure your air conditioner is up to the challenge. At Dust Doctors, we know how critical a high-functioning A/C system is during summer. We also know that routine duct cleaning is an essential measure in maintaining the overall efficiency of your HVAC sys

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