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Do Your Ducts Need Deep Cleaning? Here's How to Tell

Ensuring your HVAC system is clean and properly cared for is an essential component in maintaining healthy indoor air quality. A properly maintained heating and cooling system can also cut down your annual energy costs by improving energy efficiency. At Dust Doctors, our Comfort Keepers maintenance plan is designed to deliver both cost savings and peace of mind through annual A/C and furnace cleaning, along with regular maintenance. If you haven’t yet opted for our annual HVAC service plan, here’s why you should consider it:

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What Is Deep Air Duct Cleaning?

There’s duct cleaning, and then there’s deep duct cleaning. Although you may not know the difference, you’ll be able to experience the results as the air in your house is much cleaner. At Dust Doctors, we utilize a range of methods to ensure that the ducts in your home are FULLY clean from end to end so that your home is environment is a healthier place to live. How do we achieve this? Read below to find out more.

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7 Tips to Maintain Indoor Air Quality Between Duct Cleanings

If you already schedule professional air duct cleaning on a regular basis, good for you. You’re taking an excellent step toward keeping your indoor air quality as high as possible. But professional air duct cleaning is only half the battle of maintaining clean indoor air. The other half of the battle lies in the way you treat your HVAC system and how often (and thoroughly) you clean your home.

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When it comes to Dryer Vents, Hard is Better....

When it comes to venting a clothes dryer, there are two primary options: using a hard pipe or a flexible accordion piping. While flexible accordion piping may seem like a more convenient choice, there are several reasons why using a hard pipe is better.

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6 Simple Ways to Improve HVAC Efficiency & Reduce Your Heating & Cooling Bills

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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Dryer Vent Cleaning

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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Top 6 Indoor Air Quality Concerns for Homeowners

Think the air inside your home is clean? Think again. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the most industrialized cities.” Yikes.

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6 Obvious Signs Your Home Is an Indoor Air Quality Disaster

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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3 Signs of Mold in Your Air Ducts & What to Do

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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How Often Should You Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

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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