Rip-Off Duct Company Gets Shut Down
Here's an interesting story about a company in Boston who advertised air duct cleaning services and then once in the customers' homes, proceeded to rip them off by using high pressure sales tactics to upsell additional services and products that were not even delivered. The story says that people were sold electrostatic air filters and ultraviolet light air purification systems, which in themselves are good things, however, the company somehow pressured people to prepay for these items and additional services that they would not receive. The company has been ordered to pay restitution. Part of the agreement states that should...Read More
Child Poisoned By Air Freshener
A two year old child has been poisoned after swallowing a liquid air freshener that he or she appears to have found inside an air vent. Using a scented product to treat the air in a room is something that is commonly done, but I've always preferred to apply a duct deodorizer directly into the main air ducts, and this is something that is done in conjunction with a residential duct cleaning job on an as-needed basis. When using a gel-type odor bar or even some kind of scented oil, it should be installed inside the furnace fan compartment. It would...Read More
Telemarketers and Air Duct Cleaning
Telemarketers can sure be so annoying at times. They call for everything, and duct cleaning is one of those things that I personally get the most calls about. And windows too. And the banks trying to sell their insurance or credit cards... those guys are relentless too. At City Duct Cleaning, telemarketing is something that we DO NOT engage in. Just about everyone already knows about duct cleaning these days, and if you need our services for whatever the reason, we are always very easy to find. The people who offer you duct cleaning by telemarketing to you almost exclusively...Read More
Duct Cleaning Editorial Toronto
This is an editorial about City Duct Cleaning Inc. that appeared in the Toronto Sun shortly after we won the Consumers' Choice Award for Best Duct Cleaner in the Toronto area in 2005. We have won this prestigious award for five consecutive years now, and we are keeping our fingers crossed for 2010. We've been working hard to keep earning your trust, and we look forward to our continued success in providing top quality services in the Toronto area. City Duct Cleaning Inc. began servicing the Greater Toronto Area in 1987, and offers service and installation departments managed and operated...Read More
Getting your home ready for the Spring
Cleaning your air ducts is one of the healthiest home maintenance decisions you can make. Over time, the surfaces inside your air ducts become laden with particles of dust, allergens, and other debris. Some of these contaminants will cause allergic reactions and the rest will significantly decrease the efficiency of your heating/cooling system. With the spring fast approaching, now would be an excellent time to consider having your home's duct systems professionally cleaned. Call us at City Duct Cleaning to arrange an appointment that best suits your schedule. (416) 293-1800Read More
