For homeowners who use pellet heaters, purchasing pellets (often in bulk) is something you do on a regular basis. When making such a sizeable purchase it’s important to properly store the wood pellet so you don’t get caught in the cold.

The NationalAir DuctCleaners Association recommends getting your air ducts cleaned every three to five years. Under normal circumstances we agree. A lot of lifestyle factors affect the yearly interval, such as pets, kids, lifestyle, smoking, outside environment and how often you change filters.

When a homeowner is faced with replacing their heating structure it’s often because of a problem with their existing system, and many choose to stay with what they know. But, with so many heating options, you could be missing out on an upgrade that will benefit both your home and your quality of life.

Unfortunately there are many myths that homeowners have come to accept as truth when it comes to duct cleaning. We’ll be busting these myths one at a time here on our blog. Today we start with cleaning products.

Regency has created a fantastic tutorial on how to light and maintain an optimal wood burn in a Regency wood burning stove. Check out this video.

The vacuum and compressed air equipment are setup outside the home. Properly positioned to allow for the most direct connection to your HVAC system and its associated duct work. If needed, drop cloths are laid out to protect the floor

You’ve seen the coupons. They come in the household coupon packs or with store credit card bills. “Whole house cleaning” specials for what it would cost to go to a nice dinner and a movie. Don’t be fooled. Remember, Air Duct Cleaning is not something that is cheap and quick.

Air duct cleaning service providers may tell you that they need to apply a chemical biocide to the inside of your ducts to kill bacteria (germs), and fungi (mold) and prevent future biological growth.

You’ve seen the coupons. They come in the household coupon packs or with store credit card bills. “Whole house cleaning” specials for what it would cost to go to a nice dinner and a movie. Don’t be fooled. Remember, Air Duct Cleaning is not something that is cheap and quick.

Currently many customers inquire about the use of antimicrobial chemicals in conjunction with air duct cleaning activities. The reasons for this inquiry are most likely due to advertising exposure for these types of products and media reporting of “catastrophic” contamination cases around the country.

The preceding picture can be seen in many buildings with active HVAC systems. The question, “Is all of that dirt blowing out of my vents?” can usually be heard in the same locations. It appears as though the intuitive answer would be a definite, “yes!”

The chimney is one of the most important parts of your home. It ensures that you stay warm in winter, it keeps smoke from entering your living space, and it’s a great way to ventilate your house. Unfortunately, many people neglect their chimneys until they become clogged with soot or debris

Indoor air quality is an often overlooked aspect of our day-to-day lives. But the truth is that we spend a lot of time in our homes and offices, so it’s important to take care of them by looking after the air quality! This is especially true if you think about the fact that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outside air!