Beware of Whole House Specials
Lately we've been hearing more and more complaints about "whole house specials" and reading about them on the internet too. Whole house specials are advertised in the Toronto area for anywhere from $99.00 to $120.00 or $130.00. It just depends where you look. Bait and Switch is a common rip-off tactic that has been around for many years and it is also being used by some duct cleaners in our area as well. They lead you to believe that you are going to get the ducts in your entire home professionally cleaned for only $120.00, but of course, once they...Read More
Duct Cleaning Reviews
For many years we've had a quality questionaire that we ask our residential air duct cleaning customers to fill out while we are in their home, and we've gotten a near-perfect rating. Most of our customers say they were quite happy with our service, rated it highly, and said they would use us again. We are always interested in reading the comments on that form too, whether they are good or bad. Every honest review that we get from a customer is another opportunity for us to improve our service. We've been doing such excellent work for so many years...Read More
Cleaning Your Dirty Washroom Exhaust Grills
Have you noticed how dirty your washroom exhaust grills get from time to time? Cleaning those grills and the exhaust fans is something that most homeowners can do themselves. In newer installations, the exhaust grill is easily removed by squeezing together two spring clips. Just pull the grill down a bit, and it will hang there by itself. Gently squeeze the clips together at the top and you should easily be able to remove the grill. The grill can be vacuumed if necessary, and then washed in the bathroom sink or in the tub. Wipe it dry with a paper...Read More
The Strangest Things We’ve Found In Ductwork
We've been cleaning ductwork for a long time, and over the years we've found some pretty strange stuff. Here is a partial list of some of the things that we've found so far. A dead fox, a raincoat, a running shoe, a cash box, diamond rings, besides the usual stuff such as hair, cereal, coins, dead mice, pencils and lots of dust. All kinds of old hockey and baseball cards. Pop cans, coffee cups and beer bottles are usual items. We've found pieces of drywall, lunch bags, and we even found an open can of sardines that was still half...Read More
When is the right time for a duct cleaning?
Is it the now? Next year? It all depends on your situation. Some companies will tell you that it should be done yearly, but that is only true in extreme cases. If you had your ducts cleaned properly, then you should normally wait about 3 to 4 years before your next cleaning. If you are moving into a newly constructed or newly renovated home, duct cleaning should be on your list. Drywall dust, fibreglass pieces, sawdust and other construction debris can easily restrict air flow. Households with hairy pets or young children may find it necessary to inspect their return...Read More