The Importance of a Using Certified, Licensed, and Insured Air Duct Cleaning Company Dust and allergens in your home's HVAC system can cause health problems such as trouble breathing, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. When you choose to use an air duct cleaning company, you'll get your system cleaned to the highest standards possible for a safe and healthy environment. This makes it easier to breathe, which can also save you money on expensive doctor bills down the line. Certification will also help prevent liability issues. When you choose Cal Duct Cleaning, a certified, insured, and li ..read more

Clogged dryer vents are a severe fire hazard. Having your dryer vent professionally cleaned can save your home and family from this danger. But how do you know if your vents are clogged, and who should clean them? A clogged dryer vent can cause many different problems, including fires. Fortunately, the solution is easy you hire a company such as Cal Duct Cleaning to clean your dryer vents. Why are dryer vents so dangerous? Dryer vents are clogged with many different things including, lint, small toys, pet hair, and clothing. Over time, this can become compressed into one big clump called a li ..read more

Chimney inspections are a must-have for any homeowner, but they can be particularly difficult and impossible to do by yourself. One way to get the best bang for your buck is by hiring a Level 1 and Level 2 certified chimney inspection company like CSIA. What is a Level 1 and Level 2 certified inspection? A Level 1 certified company has made it through the intense training program put together by CSIA, which includes class time and hands-on exercises. The program is a challenging and rigorous one. As a result, the company that has made it through the program will have a higher level of experti ..read more

You know what they say: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Unfortunately, no matter how hard you clean the chimney on your home, there will always be a residue that can't be removed. When this happens, something has to happen to avoid more serious problems. Chimneys give off smoke from the material that is burned. So the better the chimney is maintained, if there is anything that can prevent these materials from accumulating deep in the chimney and getting stuck, it's a great idea to clean or repair them regularly. But what about the soot and so on that you get on your hands whe ..read more

Although the purpose of air ducts is to expel air, they also act as a filtration system. Dust and debris will collect in the system over time, reducing the airflow, which in turn will decrease the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. When the air becomes stale and dusty, it can become a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Fungi and bacteria affect the ducts' air quality, causing it to smell musty or smell like mold. The ducts can even begin to smell like the food that was cooked near them. The amount of time it takes for the air quality to become unhealthy depends on various f ..read more