We’ve all experienced constant sneezing, coughing, and general discomfort in our homes. We clean everything, yet the problem persists. What if the culprit is hiding in plain sight? In your air ducts?  This blog post will shed light on this often-overlooked issue and offer a solution to improve your indoor air quality. Read on to learn more! Experience Tranquility with Well-Maintained Air Ducts The importance of indoor air quality cannot be overstated, especially for those suffering from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions. Regular air duct cleaning services are key playe ..read more

While many homeowners love a good DIY project, cleaning your air ducts isn’t something you should ever attempt on your own. It’s a complex process that requires advanced knowledge of HVAC systems, as well as specialized tools. It’s best to leave it to the pros! The most effective method of cleaning an HVAC system is through source removal — the process of removing built-up dirt and debris. This requires a professional contractor to place the system under negative pressure using a specialized, powerful vacuum. While the vacuum draws air through the system, brushes, air whips, and compressed air ..read more

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month It’s May. That means Spring has arrived! But that also means it’s peak allergy season. Yup. With Spring comes itchy eyes, runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and even hives, wheezing, and difficulty breathing for some. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), more than 60 million Americans suffer from asthma and/or allergies. These stunning numbers led the AAFA to deem May ‘National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.’ Most of us tend to think of the great outdoors as the source of most allergens, and while many seasonal ..read more

It never fails: Springtime allergens peak outside so you close the windows and doors and crank up the air conditioner, only to find the sneezing and foggy head continue. What gives? You may be dealing with dirty air ducts — the pathways used to circulate air throughout your home. Dirty air ducts affect the quality of air inside your home, which can mean continued allergy symptoms. How Do Air Ducts Get Dirty? Air ducts create a network throughout a building to circulate air that has been heated or cooled. However, moving all that air can be a dirty job. Dirty air ducts impact your health To mo ..read more

There’s a lot of talk about indoor air quality these days, and more and more households are exploring options for HVAC system cleaning. After all, air duct cleaning isn’t just a great way to help you and your family breathe clean, healthy air — it can also improve your home’s energy efficiency and save you money! Like there’s not enough to worry about with a pandemic that continues to rage on, COVID-19 has given fuel to the fire when it comes to home improvement scams. Duct cleaning scams are nothing new (we’ve all seen those flyers that appear in the mailbox for air duct cleaning deals that s ..read more

Pandemic-related inflation is an unfortunate reality, and heating costs are expected to rise dramatically this winter. According to a recent article in the New York Times, consumers already dealing with the fastest price increases in decades will soon experience another unwelcome uptick: a widely expected increase in winter heating bills. As homeowners, we rely on a thermostat to keep our home’s temperature just the way we like it, and while adjusting the thermostat might save some money, almost everyone appreciates a warm, toasty home when it’s cold outside. In fact, there’s almost nothing mo ..read more

Maybe you’ve been told that you need to convert your in-ground air ducts to an overhead system due to rust or mold, or you’ve been concerned about the air quality in your home. Let us show you a better solution! Duct Armor is a nondestructive system for restoring your existing underground ducts. Duct Armor was specifically developed to line your air ducts bringing them back to like-new condition. You can once again have the peace of mind knowing the air in your home is clean, comfortable, and more energy efficient. The process begins with a live video inspection to assess the amount of damage ..read more

It’s fall y’all! The change of season not only brings cooler weather, apple picking, and pumpkin carving — it also brings a whole new list of home maintenance to-dos for homeowners. Leaves to rake. Firewood to cut. Gutters to clean. Chimneys to sweep. Lawns to winterize. And more. Sigh. As Mother Nature ushers in seasonal changes, and we start to head indoors for a bigger chunk of time each day, the quality of our indoor air becomes more important than ever. That’s why the fall season is the perfect time to get your home’s air ducts cleaned! Read on for a few reasons why: Improved Indoor Air Q ..read more

Anyone with young kids knows the list is quite long of things that pose health and safety concerns in the home. Typical homes have things like detergent pods that look like candy, and more choking and/or suffocating hazards than one can count. In addition, parents work hard to make sure that prescription drugs, chemicals, and household cleaners are out of reach, and furniture and appliances that may fall on a child are tethered to the wall. Homes may have hidden hazards like faulty wires, wet floors, and unstable stairs, and don’t even get us started on lead-based paints and asbestos. Yet one ..read more

What is white rust? White rust is a white chalky substance that forms on galvanized steel. White rust is unfortunately a frequent problem when it comes to galvanized steel. So how does that pertain to you and your home? Air ducts are made from galvanized steel. When your air ducts are exposed to moisture in the air then the white rust starts to attack your air ducts. When your HVAC unit starts up, it then blows the white rust around your home making it look like dust. Have you ever dusted then what feels like a day later you have a build-up of dust on the surfaces of your home? This could be w ..read more