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Tips to Help Manage Your Seasonal Allergies

When you live in the Twin Cities, chances are you look forward to spring’s arrival after months of dealing with cold, dreary, winter weather. If you have seasonal allergies, though, those allergies can really put a damper on spring’s much-anticipated sunnier, warmer days. 

5 Reasons to Consider Indoor Air Quality Testing

Here’s a shocking fact: According to the EPA, indoor air quality is two to five times worse than outdoor air quality. In some cases, indoor air pollutants can even exceed outdoor levels by up to 100 times! Did you know that? If not, and you spend a considerable amount of time inside your home, you may want to consider getting your indoor air quality tested.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

8 Ways You’re Polluting Your Indoor Air

Did you know the air inside your home is more polluted than the air outside it? It’s true — according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we inhale indoors is about two to five times more polluted than the air we breathe outdoors. Here’s an even scarier fact: Some buildings with really poor indoor air quality are up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Yikes.

The Effects of Dirty Return Vents on Furnace Energy

Clogged air vents and filter are the leading cause of furnace problems. Dust and debris in the vents, ducts, and filters inhibit airflow throughout the home. The furnace has to work harder to deliver the same results as if the vents were clean. Dust Doctors can clean the vents and air ducts in your home to keep the furnace from wearing out prematurely. We offer professional cleaning for all residential properties in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota area.

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