If you’re suffering from unusually bad allergy symptoms, air duct cleaning can make a significant difference in your health. The Dust Doctors team explains what’s lurking in your ducts and how routine cleanings can help eliminate it.

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A clean HVAC system is an efficient HVAC system. Dust Doctors details how duct cleaning, furnace cleaning, and A/C cleaning can help improve your system’s performance.

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If you’re on the hunt for a professional duct cleaning service, beware: You’ll run into scammers, if you don’t do your research! At Dust Doctors, we’re among the good guys, the ones who are dedicated to delivering a healthier indoor environment for you and your loved ones. But, we also know there are plenty of duct cleaning companies who don’t approach the service professionally or thoroughly. So, to help you determine who’s ready to help you and who just wants to make a quick buck, here are our top four questions to ask any company you’re considering:

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“Walking into a modern building can be compared to placing your head inside a plastic bag filled with toxic fumes.” Yikes! And that’s straight from a report published by the CDC! Does your home make you feel that way, too? At Dust Doctors, we’re committed to helping Twin Cities homeowners breathe clean indoor air because we know what a difference pure air can make in everyone’s health.

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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.

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How often do you clean out your dryer vent? Did you even know your dryer vent requires regular cleaning? At Dust Doctors, we know many homeowners aren’t aware that routine dryer vent cleaning is essential—not only for their safety but also the efficiency and longevity of their appliance. If you’re not convinced routine dryer vent cleaning is critical, take a look at these three reasons we think you should change your mind:

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Do you smoke cigarettes indoors? Have you had your ducts cleaned recently—or ever? At Dust Doctors, we stress the importance of healthy indoor air quality because we know most homeowners spend substantial time indoors, especially during the long Minnesota winters. To better protect your health, it’s a smart idea to save the cigarettes for outdoors, but if you must smoke inside, professional duct cleaning can help reduce the toxins and chemicals present within your home. Why is professional duct cleaning necessary to help improve smokers’ indoor air quality? L

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Is your A/C system getting old? Typically, well-made A/C systems last for around 15 years, but only when they’re properly maintained. So, if you’ve had your unit for years, it’s likely in need of a thorough cleaning. At Dust Doctors, we stress routine A/C cleaning because we know that a well-maintained A/C unit functions far more efficiently and produces higher quality air than a dirty system. How can you determine when your system requires professional cleaning? If you’ve witnessed any of the following three telltale signs, it’s time to give our team a call.

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Are you looking for ways to breathe healthier air at home? If you’re already taking advantage of routine duct cleaning, air purification systems can significantly boost your indoor air quality. At Dust Doctors, we offer a variety of air purification solutions designed to meet the needs of the discerning homeowner. Below, we discuss the difference between whole-house systems and portable air purification devices, so you can select the unit that best meets your needs.

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At Dust Doctors, we’re often asked if there’s an ideal time of year for duct cleaning. While spring and fall are typically the most common periods of the year to have professional duct cleaning, the reality is this: the best time for duct cleaning is when your ducts are dirty. Every household contains a variety of factors that contribute to dirty ductwork and low-quality air. No two homes are alike in that regard, which makes recommending a specific cleaning season rather futile. That said, we’d like to discuss why spring and fall are the most popular times of the year for duct cleaning, and why you should consider professional service during these seasons.

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