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Tech Tip: Adjusting Oil Pressure for Cold Weather

In the colder weather you might notice that the oil pressure in your compressor runs higher than it does in warmer weather.

To increase or decrease your oil pressure, you will need two end wrenches sized  9/16” and 7/8”.

Use the 7/8” end wrench to loosen the jam nut and the 9/16” end […]

Tech Tip: Adjusting Oil Pressure for Cold Weather2022-01-04T19:56:10+00:00

Where Do We Go from Here?

Around this time in 2019, no one would have ever dreamed that a pandemic was in our midst that would not only change our lives tremendously but would turn everyday conversation about indoor air quality (IAQ) on its head. Sure, before the pandemic, there were discussions about IAQ to a certain degree, and the effect of poor IAQ on […]

Where Do We Go from Here?2025-02-26T21:07:56+00:00

Still the Best!

American Caddy Vac has been the industry standard in Air Duct Cleaning units for decades. Other manufacturers have come and gone. And of course, there will always be competition. At American Caddy Vac, we don’t fear competition, we just keep building the best, most reliable, longest lasting unit in the industry. You can buy cheaper, […]

Still the Best!2022-01-04T18:36:12+00:00

Tech Tip: Cold Weather Tips

As we enter into the cold part of the year, it’s important to remember to take precautions to make sure your equipment runs properly, and that your customer stays happy! Here’s a handful of cold weather tips:

– Try to keep all metal couplers and joints indoors at the property you are cleaning. This will reduce frozen lines. […]

Tech Tip: Cold Weather Tips2025-02-26T22:15:45+00:00

The Truth About Disinfection

As we continue living with the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more duct cleaners are fielding calls about sanitizing and disinfecting ductwork to help combat the virus in addition to regular cleaning requests.

While sanitizing and disinfecting ductwork seems like a no-brainer to the untrained consumer — especially in light of guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) about airborne transmission […]

The Truth About Disinfection2025-02-26T21:08:15+00:00

Santa Does NOT Like Soot!

No one appreciates a clean chimney as much as the guy who has to scamper up and down chimneys of all shapes and sizes every year.  Frankly, he would take a clean chimney over a couple more cookies and a glass of milk every time!

As business people in the duct cleaning business, we may think of chimney cleaning as […]

Santa Does NOT Like Soot!2021-12-22T17:59:08+00:00

End-of-Year Downtime? Here are 40 Ideas for Catching up on Marketing!

Indoor air quality has been a buzzy topic for quite some time, but COVID-19 made it front-and-center, for homeowners and facility managers alike.

Regardless of added demand, most HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration businesses may enter a slower season as the holidays ramble on. Why not take advantage of downtime and catch up on a few marketing activities that have […]

End-of-Year Downtime? Here are 40 Ideas for Catching up on Marketing!2025-02-26T21:08:31+00:00

Power Through Stubborn Materials with the Single-Whip!

Every once in a while you come across a cleaning job that defies your normal arsenal of whips and spinners.  Stubborn materials adhered to the inside of ducts affect air-flow and collect dust and dirt and really do need to be eliminated.  At American Caddy Vac we know the importance of getting things really clean.  So we offer the […]

Power Through Stubborn Materials with the Single-Whip!2021-12-07T16:07:57+00:00

Tech Tip Maintenance: U-Joint Maintenance

Tech Tip Maintenance: U-Joint MaintenanceProper, regularly scheduled maintenance on your truck can save costly down time and unnecessary expenses.

Whether you do your own maintenance or have it done at the local shop, always inspect the work to make sure it was done correctly.

Greasing the U-Joints

Grease the U-Joints properly. There should be […]

Tech Tip Maintenance: U-Joint Maintenance2021-11-15T22:29:13+00:00
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