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Air Duct Cleaning in Vancouver WA Will Improve Home Air Quality

One thing we don’t often think about is the air quality in our homes: how much dirt has been floating around our living rooms, or how while we relax at night after a long day at work we’re breathing in air with dirt particles. The same goes for bedrooms while we sleep at night. The health and well-being of our loved ones and of ourselves are so important, so we shouldn’t forget about making sure our living environment has healthy, clean, and safe air to breathe. Dusting and vacuuming are often performed when we see visuals that remind us, like […]

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5 Reasons To Get Air Duct Cleaning and Sealing This Fall

Time For Some Fall Cleaning! Typically, people think of spring as the time to get projects done and take care of much-needed maintenance around your home. Some things just need to be done in the warmer weather. But spring isn’t the only time of year to complete home projects. Fall is actually an ideal time for cleaning and sealing the air ducts of your home. Why’s that? Here’s a look at five reasons to get your air ducts cleaned and sealed this fall. 1. Save Money on Your Energy Bill One of the best reasons to get air duct cleaning […]

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How to Treat Mold in an HVAC System

Mold in an HVAC system can sound frightening, but it’s actually more common than you may think. It is an issue that a lot of people face. This is because mold is always present. It’s more prevalent during humid weather, and it can become less in drier weather. Because of this, you will never fully get rid of it. However, it is important to properly treat mold in an HVAC system. This is because too much mold can make occupants of the home sick, and it can reduce the indoor air quality dramatically. Homeowners should know the signs of mold […]

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Regular HVAC Cleaning Is Important in Portland

As a homeowner, cleaning is probably part of your everyday life. Some things, like floors and tabletops, are cleaned regularly, while others only need to be cleaned every few months. Still, there may be items in your household that you’ve never considered cleaning. Your HVAC system is probably one of those items, and having it cleaned can provide you with some great benefits. Regular HVAC cleaning is important, as it can contribute to things like an extended life span for your unit, lower energy costs, and even better indoor air quality. With the assistance of a professional HVAC service company […]

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5 Reasons Air Duct Cleaning and Sealing Services Are Worth It

Having a properly cleaned and maintained air duct system is crucial in terms of cutting your electricity costs and making sure you have fresh air to breathe. If you have an HVAC system at your home, you could save on your electricity bills every month. All you need to do is call an air duct cleaning and sealing service provider. And while regular HVAC system cleanings aren’t required, professional cleaning is highly recommended on an annual or even semiannual basis. What Are Air Duct Cleaning and Sealing? You might think buildup in your air ducts is an inevitable side effect […]

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What Is an Air Duct and How To Keep Them Functioning Efficiently

We’ve all been stuck inside of a building that’s just too stuffy. It becomes hot, sweaty, and uncomfortable very quickly, leading to an unpleasant, unproductive day where all you can think about is getting outside as quickly as possible. While there are many reasons a room can become stuffy and uncomfortable like that, the primary cause is poor ventilation. A poorly ventilated room swiftly becomes a miserable room and often the culprit is an inefficient ductwork system. What is an air duct, though? And how can you keep your duct system functioning efficiently so that the room doesn’t devolve into […]

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Do Air Ducts Need Cleaning: When to Call for HVAC Service

The air you breathe should be clean. It has the potential to affect your health and everyday life if you’re inhaling contaminated air, so you should fix any problems as soon as you can. One solution to contaminated air is often the purchase of an efficient HVAC system. But even when you have the right HVAC system, do the air ducts need cleaning? You may have assumed that your HVAC unit can self-clean its ducts, since it can easily improve the air quality of your home, but the pollutants that it pulls out of the air have to go somewhere, […]

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4 Things You Should Know About Air Duct Cleaning in Vancouver

Have you ever thought about the quality of the air inside of your home? It’s not often top-of-mind, until one day you’re vacuuming and you see all the dust particles flying around or your seasonal allergies start to emerge once again or your pet shakes about, and you wonder, is the air I’m breathing healthy? In most cases, it’s not likely unhealthy, but can very often be improved through a number of steps. These can include things like adding in a purifier, leaving your shoes at the door, investing in a whole-house vacuum, regularly bathing your pets, and cleaning your […]

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Beware Calls for Duct Cleaning & Other HVAC Services

It’s come to our attention this week that an unscrupulous company is sending out “robo-calls” impersonating our business. An individual in Camas, WA, informed us that over the last few months he was receiving many calls from a duct cleaning company named Entek offering a great deal on the service. First, we want to clarify that as a reputable HVAC company, you will never receive a call from us. We will not call you to offer our services. We’re simply here when you need us and to remind our maintenance customers when it is time to service their HVAC system. […]

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What Is a Forced-Air Heating System?

While the summers are sunny, it gets cold in the Pacific Northwest. This is why finding a heating system that not only works to keep your house warm but is also energy efficient is extremely important to homeowners and business owners alike. There are a few other heating systems out there, but forced-air heating is the most common system in North America and you’ve probably had one or at least heard of it before. But, do you really know what forced-air heating is and how it works? If you are in the market for a new house or installing a […]

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