It’s safe to say that your HVAC system is one of the most important appliances in your home. It’s responsible for keeping you comfortable, filtering out nasty allergens, and much more. To be effective, the HVAC system needs to function efficiently. That’s where cleaning and maintenance comes in. One popular maintenance task involves cleaning the air ducts, which have the tough job of circulating air throughout your home. Since all the air you breathe flows through these ducts first, wanting to clean them is only natural. But can cleaning them cause damage? If someone doesn’t clean them the rig ..read more

While you’re doing chores like washing dishes, vacuuming, and laundry, you may have spotted a problem with your clothes dryer. If you look closely, you could see burn marks around one or two vents on the back of the dryer. Finding burn marks in your home is worrying, so it’s important to know why your dryer might have these marks and what they mean. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, almost 92% of household fires start because of dryers. That’s a lot of fires! You may be concerned whether your dryer grate showing signs of burning may be a cause for concern (the last thing you wa ..read more

Hi, readers! Brandon Kirk, owner of Planet Duct, here. Today, I want to draw your attention to a critical but often overlooked issue in older homes and buildings in Colorado Springs — the presence of asbestos tape in air ducts. I recently had an eye-opening (but not uncommon) experience while working in a crawl space, which I believe is vital for everyone to be aware of, especially if you live or work in a building constructed in the mid-20th century. Identifying the Hazard in Your Air Ducts In my line of work with Planet Duct, I frequently encounter air ducts made in the late 40s or early 50 ..read more

Good morning, readers! Today, I want to draw your attention to a critical but often overlooked issue in older homes and buildings – the presence of asbestos tape in air ducts. I recently had an eye-opening experience while working in a crawl space, which I believe is vital for everyone to be aware of, especially if you live or work in a building constructed in the mid-20th century. Identifying the Hazard In my line of work with Planet Duct Air Cleaning, I frequently encounter air ducts made in the late 40s or early 50s. A common feature of these old ducts is a distinctive type of tape used fo ..read more

As the summer season sets in, many of us look forward to sunny days and warm weather. However, for allergy sufferers, it’s also a time of sniffling, sneezing, and discomfort due to increased allergens in the air.  Your HVAC system plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy indoor environment. This guide will offer insightful tips on how to use your HVAC system to combat summer allergens, helping you enjoy the summer season without the unwelcome company of allergy symptoms. Clean Air Ducts Every 3-5 Years Maintaining clean air ducts is an essential part of ensuring your HVAC system operat ..read more

Unlike us, you probably don’t spend your days thinking about ductwork. Residential ductwork is often hidden away in attics or basements, so you don’t notice when it starts deteriorating.  Damaged and leaky air ducts can let all sorts of things into your HVAC system, including dust, debris, and moisture. Plus, they cost you more in utilities. Energy Star estimates that 20-30% of your home’s conditioned air is lost due to leaks. Duct sealing is a great way to repair and restore your home’s HVAC system. So our duct cleaning experts at Planet Duct wanted to share a few ways to tell your ductw ..read more

On May 6th, the overhead HVAC system above the Gaylord Rockies Resort’s pool collapsed, injuring six people. In videos of the incident, you can see dark, murky liquid spewing from the pipes. A well-maintained HVAC system should be clean and dry on the inside. So, what was in those pipes, and did it contribute to the collapse?  When Was The Gaylord’s HVAC System Installed? The Gaylord’s HVAC system was installed just five years ago by a local Denver contractor called RK Mechanical. They did not design the system but were hired as a subcontractor to fabricate and install it.  The typic ..read more

At Planet Duct, we offer two duct sealing methods to help improve your home’s energy efficiency and air quality—Duct Armor and Aeroseal. Energy Star estimates that 20-30% of conditioned air escapes your home’s ductwork through leaks and holes. Unfortunately, this means that your HVAC system has to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature in your living area, costing you thousands of dollars in energy bills and wear and tear on your HVAC units.  Though it can save you money in the long run, duct sealing does require a sizable upfront investment, so naturally, you want to choose th ..read more

The indoor air quality of your house plays an important role in keeping you healthy. When your air ducts go without professional cleaning, dirt, dust, debris, and other contaminants can build up inside the ductwork. This can cause lots of problems for your ventilation system as well as heighten your allergies and worsen your indoor air quality. It is essential to routinely clean your air ducts to keep you and your family healthy. If you think it is time to clean your air ducts, you may be asking yourself, “How do I know if my air ducts need to be cleaned?” At Planet Duct, an air duct cleaning ..read more

Hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities see lots of people daily. With sick patients, visitors, and medical staff, health care facilities are bustling places, and cleanliness is always a top priority. Did you know that unclean air ducts can impact the health of everyone who steps into your health care facility? Without proper cleaning, your air duct system can accumulate buildup, affecting air quality and worsening allergies. For health care facilities like hospitals and medical offices, it is crucial to maintain a clean environment with proper commercial air duct cleaning. A ..read more