Removing Blown-In Attic Insulation
There are several reasons why someone would want to have the insulation in their attic removed. The most common reasons are due to renovations, the homeowner finding out they are allergic to the existing material, or after rodents (usually squirrels or racoons) have found a way into the attic space. Besides air duct cleaning and a host of related home heating services, City Duct also does attic insulation removal, and we have been providing this service since our inception in 1987. Here are some photos of a recent attic insulation removal job that we completed recently. This home was undergoing...Read More
Save Our Earth and Improve Air Quality
Do your part... help reduce emissions and stop global warming. Here are some easy tips on what you can do and how much carbon dioxide you can actually save. Recycle - Recycling just ½ of normal household waste can save 2400 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Plant a tree - Believe it or not, over 1 ton of carbon dioxide will be absorbed by a single tree over its lifetime. Use less hot water - You can do this by installing a low-flow shower head in the bath and a water-saver flush kit in your toilet. Doing this will...Read More
Keep Your HVAC System Germ-Free Easily
Years ago, the HVAC industry addressed a huge problem concerning mold growth that was due to the very common drum-type humidifiers that most people already had installed on their furnaces. With water constantly sitting in the water tray, it provided a very high source of mold growth.The answer brought about the introduction of the flow-through type humidifier, which uses only enough water to humidify your home, and any water not used by the process is drained away. These types of humidifiers are now very common. The replacement of drum-type humidifiers with a flow-through model is crucial to improving indoor air...Read More
Why should air ducts be cleaned?
Studies have shown that indoor air can be from two to five times more polluted than outside air. Most disposable filters remove about 10 percent of these pollutants, allowing 90 percent to enter the air system, and this happens even during the construction of a new home. The pollutants contain dust, pollen, mold spores, animal dander and much more. These materials collect in the furnace, air conditioner and duct surfaces, just as they do visibly on the furniture and floor surfaces. The furniture and floor in your home are cleaned regularly but the duct surfaces are hidden from view and...Read More
Is Cleaning Your Own Gas Furnace Worth The Risk?
Is cleaning your own gas furnace worth the risk? Every gas-burning appliance should be cleaned and inspected by a licensed gas technician at least once per year. With newer high-efficiency gas furnaces, it seems to have become common practice for many homeowners to stretch their yearly furnace inspection to once every two years now, and that is mostly due to two reasons. Newer gas furnaces burn much cleaner and efficiently these days, especially as compared to the standard conventional gas furnaces that were common in the 70's and 80's. The second-most common reason for putting off regular maintenance is due...Read More
