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Schedule Your Magic Pak Cleaning for This Spring

March 16, 2023 | Vent Guys | Magic Pak Cleaning

Does your apartment complex utilize an all-in-one package unit such as Magic Pak, Comfort Pack or Skypak? Have you had routine cleaning performed for your all-in-one package unit recently? If not, then it’s time to schedule your Magic Pak cleaning in Shoreview or the surrounding Twin Cities area this spring!

Spring is a great time to schedule your routine Magic Pak or other all-in-one package unit cleaning. While you are already thinking of spring cleaning, it can be an easy reminder that it’s time to consider whether your Magic Pak requires cleaning again.

However, you may be wondering why it’s important to periodically schedule Magic Pak cleaning. The answer is simple – periodic cleaning can increase the efficiency of your system, increase the life of the appliance, help reduce the risk of the unit freezing up in high use times, and find pests before they present a larger problem. To prevent prematurely needing to install a brand-new system, make sure to keep up with preventative maintenance, including cleaning. Regular cleanings can save you money in the long run by keeping your HVAC system functional and efficient for longer!

When you hire Vent Guys to handle Magic Pak, Comfort Pak or Skypak cleaning, our process starts off with a site inspection and estimate – that way you have an idea of what to expect prior to starting the job. Next, we thoroughly clean the coils with a custom-made compressed air-powered coil cleaning tool. Once the coils are clean, we will communicate any potential issues we have found to you – that way you can decide on a game plan to take care of them.

Magic Pak cleaning is not something to be ignored. By scheduling periodic cleanings, you can avoid more costly maintenance caused by an uncleaned unit. Without cleanings, your unit could be at risk of leaks or other issues that require emergency repairs – rather than less expensive, preventative ones.

We work with apartment complexes, multi-housing communities and commercial properties in Shoreview and the surrounding Twin Cities area. If you have an all-in-one package unit, we can help maintain its efficiency through periodic cleaning! Plus, we can normally perform cleaning from the outside of the building, so unless the coil is not accessible from the outside, we won’t cause any disruption to your residents!

Keep your residents comfortable by scheduling Magic Pak, Comfort Pack or Skypak cleaning today! Contact Vent Guys today to schedule your Magic Pak cleaning in Shoreview and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Call us at 612-492-1342 or contact us!

Start the New Year with Dryer Vent Cleaning

February 6, 2023 | Vent Guys | Dryer Vent Cleaning

Laundry is an inevitable chore on every home’s to-do list, but when it starts taking longer than normal, it’s not something to just adjust to. Longer drying times is a major sign that you are overdue for dryer vent cleaning in Blaine! Here at Vent Guys, we specialize in dryer vent cleaning and want to help you start off the new year on the right foot.

While many may be tempted to push off dryer vent cleaning and accept the seemingly inevitable increase in time spent on laundry, that is not the best choice. The best choice is to schedule dryer vent cleaning with a reputable company, like Vent Guys.

Having your dryer vent cleaned regularly, over time, can save you time on drying and money on energy bills. An efficient dryer is more than worth the cost of having dryer vent cleaning performed.

Plus, once laundry takes the normal amount of time again, you will have more time to focus on other tasks around the house, including spending time relaxing with your family.

If you aren’t sure if it’s time for dryer vent cleaning, consider the following questions:

How long has it been since dryer vent cleaning was performed?

If it has been 1 year or more, then it’s time to give us a call! However, if you can’t remember how long it has been, chances are it’s time to schedule!

Are you smelling anything musty or burning?

Both of these can indicate that your dryer vent is clogged and requires cleaning. If you smell burning, you need an appliance repair company to look at the internals of the dryer and have that cleaned and inspected as well as a dryer vent cleaning.

Is your dryer taking more than one cycle to dry clothes?

Increased drying times is one of the major indicators that it is time to schedule dryer vent cleaning.

Is there a significant amount of lint accumulating around or behind the dryer?

This can indicate that your dryer vent is clogged, meaning that the lint has nowhere else to go. Or it could indicate that your vent is not properly connected or in disrepair, we also offer dryer vent repair and improvement services.

So, this year, get your dryer vent cleaning scheduled! It’s a great way to start the year on the right foot. Make 2023 the year for efficiency and extra time to spend with your family.

It’s not too late to schedule your dryer vent cleaning in Blaine and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Start the new year off right with a call to Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us!

This Holiday Season, Gift Your Home Air Duct Cleaning

December 19, 2022 | Vent Guys | Air Duct Cleaning

It’s the holiday season! Some are done with their holiday shopping and wrapping, while others have only just begun the process. No matter where on the preparation spectrum you fall, have you considered getting a gift for your home as well? Throughout the year, your home meets many of your needs – providing you with shelter from inclement weather, somewhere to safely sleep, a place to cook and so on. So, why not give back to it?

Give your home the gift of air duct cleaning in New Brighton or the rest of the Twin Cities area this holiday season! Each year, giving your home a gift of preventative maintenance or little upgrades can keep you and your loved ones safe for the next year. Don’t take your home for granted – instead make sure you are thanking it for protecting you for yet another year!

Here at Vent Guys, we offer air duct cleaning to the Twin Cities area all year round – that way you can rest assured that you are able to breathe easy in your own home!

When air ducts are not cleaned every two to five years, they accumulate dust, debris, pet hairs, dander, mildew, bugs and more – meaning that the air circulating through your home can become contaminated and make you sneeze or cough. Cleaning your air ducts not only protects your home, but it sets your home up to protect you for another two to five years as well!

By giving your home a gift in exchange for all it has done for you, each year you are in turn protecting yourself and your loved ones. While scheduling appointments for routine preventative maintenance may seem daunting, framing it as gift giving can make the whole process more fun! Get the whole family involved by doing little tasks designed to “give back” to the home that provides you with so much!

This holiday season, be sure to schedule your routine air duct cleaning. By giving a gift to your home, you are investing back into the safety of your loved ones. We all expect our houses to provide us safety, so make sure that your home is up to the task.

So, while you purchase your remaining gifts, don’t forget to give one to your home as well! Contact Vent Guys today to schedule your air duct cleaning in New Brighton and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Call us at 612-492-1342 or contact us!

Signs You are Overdue for Dryer Vent Cleaning

October 4, 2022 | Vent Guys | Dryer Vent Cleaning

Dryer vent cleaning can help protect your home and family from dryer fires. It’s important to be proactive by keeping your lint traps clean and scheduling annual cleanings. However, sometimes it can be hard to know exactly when the right time is to schedule that necessary cleaning.

Luckily, there are warning signs that it is indeed time for dryer vent cleaning in New Brighton!

1. Increased Drying Times

Some still believe that longer drying times or requiring multiple cycles to dry your clothes is a sign that you need a new dryer altogether. However, in reality it normally means that you need dryer vent cleaning performed. When lint builds up and becomes trapped in the vent, your dryer works harder and less efficiently, causing it to require more and more time to complete its job.

2. Musty Smells

If your dryer vents become clogged and your clothes take longer to dry, this can sometimes also cause a musty smell in your clothes. The musty smell results from dryers being inefficient and not removing all the moisture from your clothes, leaving them damp. If musty smells become more normal from your dryer, it’s time to take action and give us a call to clean your dryer vents!

3. Burning Smells

However, musty smells are not the worst smell that could be caused by clogged dryer vents. Sometimes a sign that dryer vents require cleaning is a burning smell. This smell is caused by your dryer overheating due to lint accumulating near the dryer heat supply. If you notice a burning smell coming from your dryer – turn it off immediately and contact Vent Guys. The safest choice is to avoid using your dryer again until a professional can inspect and clean your dryer vents.

A burning smell can often be caused by some of the lint catching fire at one point. That’s why it is just as important that you have an appliance company come out to inspect and clean your dryer itself as it is you have vent cleaning performed.

When it comes to dryer vent cleaning, it really is an easy choice. Contact Vent Guys today to schedule your dryer vent cleaning in New Brighton and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Call us at 612-492-1342 or contact us!

Have You Scheduled Your Dryer Vent Cleaning?

June 16, 2022 | Vent Guys | Dryer Vent Cleaning

If you have not, don’t worry – it’s not too late! Having your dryer vent cleaned should be an essential task on everyone’s annual house cleaning checklist. Keeping your dryer vent clean will save you money and protect your personal safety, as well as your property. For dryer vent cleaning in Blaine, call Vent Guys!

Let’s take a moment to discuss three reasons why cleaning your dryer vent is so important!

1. Decreases Risk of Fire

A clogged dryer vent can cause unwanted risk of house fires. In fact, according to the U.S. Fire Administration approximately 2,900 fires per year are attributed to dryers, with the leading cause of dryer fires being a clogged vent causing buildup of lint in your dryer! You can easily protect yourself from dryer fires by having someone perform routine dryer and dryer vent cleaning, even if you clean your lint trap every time.

2. Increases Dryer Efficiency

Cleaning your dryer vent can also improve the efficiency of your dryer. If you’ve noticed that your dryer is taking multiple cycles to dry your clothes, then it may be time to have your dryer vent cleaned! Obstructions in your dryer vent can prevent or slow the flow of air, which causes your dryer to function poorly. Regular cleaning of your dryer vent can not only improve short-term efficiency of your dryer, but it can extend your dryer’s life by keeping it in tip top shape!

3. Saves You Money

A final, huge reason to make sure you routinely have your dryer vent cleaned is as simple as: it saves you money. Now you may be wondering: how does paying someone to clean my dryer vent SAVE me money? That sounds like it costs money!

While you are partially right in that it will cost you money upfront, the misconception here is that it costs you nothing to leave your dryer vent clogged. When you don’t maintain your dryer vent, you end up spending more on energy each time you use your dryer, especially when you have to tack on extra cycles to get your clothes dry. Comparatively, having your dryer vent cleaned once a year is a smaller expense to bear!

When it comes to cleaning your dryer vent, it really is an easy choice. Contact Vent Guys today to schedule your dryer vent cleaning in Blaine and the surrounding Twin Cities area! Call us at 612-492-1342 or contact us!