The Right Sized Access Hole

Use a consistent bit size to make sure access holes are large enough for the job, and also easily capped at the end of the job.

It’s Fall Y’all! And It’s a Great Time to Get Those Air Ducts Cleaned!

Fall is officially here! 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!

As Mother Nature […]

Proper Cleaning Methods: What You Need to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

Air duct cleaning is a misnomer. In actuality, the entire HVAC system should be cleaned. Failure to clean all components of the system can result in recontamination of the entire system, thus minimizing the benefits of cleaning.

Just as you wouldn’t clean only half of your living room floor, you also would […]

Mold: Is Your Home at Risk?

As a homeowner, it’s important to be familiar with the signs and symptoms of mold presence. Undetected or ignored mold growth can turn into a serious issue, not only for the structure of your home but for the health of those living under its roof. Reduce your risk by knowing the […]

Flex Duct Nozzles

Flex Duct Nozzles are the ideal tool for sweeping the interior of flex duct.  During the month of September, get free regular ground shipping on all orders under 20lbs!

Tech Tip: Adjusting the New Style Combination Hydraulic Unloader Pilot Valve

Setting Pressures

Setting Unload Pressure

  1. Flip toggle to the “RUN” position.
  2. Loosen jam nut counter-clockwise with 5/8″ end wrench.
  3. With jam nut loose, turn unload adjustment nut (9/16″) clockwise to increase pressure. Turn counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
  4. Stabilize with back-up wrench.
  5. Tighten jam nut.

Setting Differential Pressure

  1. Use 7/8″ wrench to loosen jam nut.

    2. […]

Why You Shouldn’t Neglect your Dryer Vents

Basic laundry 101 says to clean the lint trap every time you use the dryer. While this is good practice to help your system work more efficiently and prevent safety hazards, sometimes it’s simply not enough. The dryer vent, the tube that runs from your dryer to the outside of your house, helps remove hot air and moisture. But […]

Tech Tip: Wheel Chocks

Just putting that automatic transmission into “Park” may not be enough!  With manual transmissions, Air Duct Cleaning truck drivers always knew to put wheel chocks in place whenever their vehicles were parked on the slightest grade.  But that practice is just as important when using trucks with automatic transmissions.  When you or […]

How Everyday Household Items Affect Your Indoor Air Quality

As a homeowner, you should be aware of any items that could have a negative impact on your indoor air quality and how they might be harmful. This knowledge can help you make educated decisions when selecting the products you use in your home. The result? A cleaner and healthier indoor environment […]

Air Duct Cleaning: How to Ensure the Job is Done Right

Clean indoor air is very important, considering the average American spends 90 percent of their time inside. Unlike the causes of outdoor pollution (think cars, trucks, buses, etc.), the causes of indoor pollution are less obvious. People may think they’re safe from air pollution while indoors, but according to the EPA, indoor […]

Dealing with Pet Dander

If you’re a pet owner, you’re no stranger to visitors claiming to be allergic to your pet’s hair. Unfortunately for them, they’re not really allergic to pet hair — no one is. Pet hair just serves as a vehicle for other allergens, attracting dust, urine, saliva and pet dander, which makes people think they’re […]

Indoor Air Quality Health Effects

What comes to mind when you think of poor air quality? Maybe you thought of a busy city. But do you ever think of the quality of your indoor air? The truth is you need be thinking seriously about the impact of indoor air on your health.

Indoor air can be 3 – […]

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Do You Know What’s Lurking in Your Home’s Indoor Air?

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—which is peak allergy season—National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

Most folks tend to […]

Tech Tip: Hearing Protection

Hearing can be seriously and adversely affected by prolonged exposure to loud sound. Working in the air duct cleaning business has the potential to cause serious hearing damage if proper hearing protection is not provided and properly used.

Make it a common practice to check regularly to make sure that proper […]

Indoor Air Quality Health Effects

What comes to mind when you think of poor air quality? Maybe you thought of a busy city. But do you ever think of the quality of your indoor air? The truth is you need be thinking seriously about the impact of indoor air on your health.

Indoor air can be 3 […]

Flex Duct Ball

The Flex Duct Ball is a tool designed to keep your whips raised off the bottom of the duct.

With Coronavirus Pandemic, Risk of Home Improvement Scams are Sure to Escalate

When it comes to the home improvement and repair industry, most contractors out there are honest and fair. But like any industry, air duct cleaning is not immune to scammers and con artists looking to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners. And now, with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, swindlers are on the prowl […]

Radon and Your Home

Many people are aware of carbon monoxide—a gas that has no color, smell or taste and can prove deadly for those exposed to large amounts of it—and take steps to protect their home, usually by installing a carbon monoxide detector. But did you know there’s another dangerous gas commonly found in […]

Let 2020 be the Year with Cleaner Air

You’ve probably already taken a few moments to reflect on the past and set goals for the year ahead. If you’re like most of us, your New Year’s resolutions probably included being healthy and saving money!

Why not start the year off with a healthier home with cleaner […]

Lower Your Utility Bill in the New Year with Air Duct Cleaning

The New Year is commonly seen as a fresh start and a time to set goals. Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more, diet and save money. If you’re one of those people planning on saving more in the New Year, you may want to start by […]