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Surprising Facts About Dust

October 22, 2020 | Vent Guys | Air Duct Cleaning

In addition to the heating and cooling system, your home’s ductwork is grinding away all year long to keep your home comfortable. However, many homeowners still neglect the ductwork that delivers warm and cool air into their living spaces. Whether you have your home’s air ducts cleaned regularly or it’s been some time, there are some surprising facts about dust and air duct cleaning that many aren’t aware of. So, as the trusted name in air duct cleaning for Minnetonka and the surrounding areas, we would like to share a few of them with you now.

Dust Accumulates Quickly

Many homeowners are unaware of how quickly dust can actually accumulate. For example, did you know that according to a recent study, the average home in the United States collects 40 pounds of dust each year? And that is just the statistic for families without pets. If you don’t clean your air ducts on a regular basis, all of that dust, pet dander and pet hair is likely sitting in your home and constantly being recirculated. If you or your family members suffer from indoor allergies or asthma, removing these allergens via air duct cleaning is essential.

Dust is More Than Just Dust

Dust in houses and offices is made up of a combination of sloughed-off skin cells, pollen, hair, textile fibers, paper fibers, soil minerals, cosmic dust particles, and various other materials found in the local environment. Many people claim to be allergic to dust, but in many cases, they are actually having an allergic reaction to dust mites. These mites eat the dead skin and their fecal matter causes allergic reactions in people.

Indoor Air Quality Can Be Improved with Professional Air Duct Cleaning

Indoor pollutant levels can be dramatically raised by bad ventilation and dirty ducts. While air filters can remove a modest amount of pollution from the home, air duct cleaning can clean out a ton of debris that wouldn’t be filtered out otherwise. Regular air duct cleaning can help improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with poor indoor air quality.

And, if you decide to hire professionals, make sure they are certified, licensed and insured like those at Vent Guys. Give us a call today and we can tell you more about the air duct cleaning process and answer any other questions you may have.

Interested in air duct cleaning for your Minnetonka area home or commercial facility? Call Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us to learn more!

Schedule Chimney Repair Before Cold Weather Hits

August 28, 2020 | Vent Guys | Chimney Repair

Has your chimney seen better days? Before cool weather hits, have your chimney repairs taken care of by the trusted professionals at Vent Guys. If there are safety or aesthetic issues with your chimney, our experienced technicians can provide chimney repair. Minneapolis area residents entrust the professionals at Vent Guys for all of their chimney, vent and duct repair needs. Our years of experience in the area has given us crucial insights into the necessary types of repair procedures for our climate and weather.

Winter hits hard here in Minnesota and we are here to tackle any chimney repair you need in order to keep your home warm and cozy all season. Whether it’s an issue you noticed last year or one we find when doing a regular cleaning and inspection, we will make sure your chimney is functioning properly and ready to work all winter long.

We can repair water damage, cracked bricks, cracked crowns and more. We also provide chimney rebuilding and tuck pointing. Damaged chimneys are not only unsafe but, if left unfixed, can cause more damage to the home. This is especially true for water intrusion through cracked or unsealed chimneys.

Is your chimney simply not looking as wonderful as it once did? We are experts in repairing brick on chimneys not only get them working as they should but looking as they should as well. In fact, we can provide a wide variety of chimney repair services including:

Masonry and brick work
Chimney rebuilds
Tuck pointing
Crown repair
Chimney sealing
Replacing chimney caps, flues or dampers
Chimney lining or relining
And more

Whatever it is your chimney requires to get back in tip-top shape for the winter, we can provide it. Not sure if your chimney needs work? Annual cleaning and inspection is the best way to keep your chimney safe and working efficiently. We offer inspection which will check the soundness of the structure and flue, basic connections and damper functionality. In addition, our chimney repair technician will ensure the chimney is free of obstruction and combustible deposits.

So don’t overlook necessary chimney repair this fall! For reliable and professional chimney repair for your Minneapolis area home or business call Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us. We even provide free estimates and free second looks (if another company already inspected).

Improving Your Home’s Safety & Efficiency with Annual Dryer Vent Cleaning

July 24, 2020 | Vent Guys | Dryer Vent Cleaning

With increased time spent at home, many homeowners are noticing areas that have been neglected and require maintenance or repair. Have you noticed your dryer is taking longer to dry clothes? If so, it may be time for dryer vent cleaning. The proper function of a dryer is essential to the safety, comfort and efficiency of a home; making dryer vent cleaning an essential service today and always. Not only do homes depend on dryer vent cleaning, but many local businesses do as well. We understand this and work with a wide variety of clients to help ensure the safety and efficiency of homes and businesses of all shapes and sizes. Here at Vent Guys, we are the trusted experts in dryer vent cleaning for Edina and the surrounding areas and can help get your dryer back in safe working order. Here are the top reasons to schedule your dryer vent cleaning today:

Efficiency

Everyone wants their appliances to work as efficiently as possible. A clogged dryer vent could mean your clothes will need multiple cycles before drying correctly or will need to run longer. Multiple cycles and extended drying times mean additional energy spent and could lead to an increase in your electrical bill.

A dryer that is overworked can also add considerable wear and tear to your machine. This could lead to malfunctions and needed repairs or even replacement.

Like any other appliance or machine, your dryer will last longer and work better if it’s properly cared for. That includes annual dryer vent cleaning! Schedule yours by calling the experts at Vent Guys today.

Safety

Dryers run hot and lint is highly flammable, which makes for a dangerous combination. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, clothes dryers are responsible for more than 15,000 structure fires each year and 80% of those are due to clogged dryer vents. But with dryer vent cleaning, you can help protect your home from a clogged, overworked dryer.

There is also the possibility of fumes backing up into your home, causing poor air quality for you and your family. That’s where dryer vent cleaning comes in; unclogging the vent allows air, moisture and other fumes to escape as they should.

Interested in learning more? We are dedicated to helping protect area residents from the potential dangers a dryer can present. To schedule reliable and professional annual dryer vent cleaning in the Edina area, call the Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us and Request Service.

Vent Guys of the Twin Cities Offers Certified Chimney Cleaning & Repair!

May 24, 2020 | Vent Guys | Chimney Repair

Vent Guys is proud to announce that we offer chimney cleaning and repair for the Twin Cities area! When was the last time you had your chimney inspected or cleaned? It is recommended homeowners have their chimneys cleaned once a year by a certified chimney cleaning company. Keeping chimneys clean is important for safety reasons, especially in times of heavy use like the winter. While you’re enjoying the warmth of your fireplace, the chimney is expelling smoke, toxic fumes, and other organic matter to keep your family safe. When your chimney lacks regular maintenance, many potentially dangerous substances continue to accumulate in the flue that can interfere with its ventilation. That’s why it’s so important to have any issues with your chimney addressed as soon as possible. Here’s how Vent Guys can help:

We’re certified. Our technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and can get your chimneys back in clean, safe and efficient working condition. They have been trained and tested on the best practices for preventing and correcting chimney and venting system hazards. They are committed to eliminating residential chimney fires, carbon monoxide intrusion and other chimney-related hazards.We offer all levels of chimney inspections.

Inspection. Along with chimney cleaning, we include a Level 1 inspection, which will check the soundness of the structure and flue, basic connections and damper functionality. In addition, the technician will ensure the chimney is free of obstruction and combustible deposits. Level 2 camera and Level 3 inspections are more detailed and will be done when needed or as requested.

Chimney repair. We offer a variety of chimney repair services, including:

Chimney lining or relining
Masonry and brick work
Flashing repair
Chimney sealing
Replacing chimney caps, flues and dampers

If there are safety issues with your chimney, our CSIA certified and experienced technicians can also provide chimney repair.

Have you noticed smoke backing up into the home, chimney leaks or more? A chimney leak often is the first sign of damage somewhere within the system that could lead to serious deterioration of the chimney masonry or some of its components.

Annual cleaning and inspection is the best way to keep your chimney safe and efficient. Has it been more than a year since your last chimney inspection? Our CSIA-certified chimney sweeps can diagnose any issues and recommend ways to solve the problem.

Are you in need of reliable and professional chimney cleaning or repair for your Twin Cities home or business? Call Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us. We provide free estimates and free second looks (if another company already inspected).

Cleaner Air for a Cleaner Home

March 30, 2020 | Vent Guys | Air Duct Cleaning

Right now we are all spending more time than ever in our homes. So now is an important time to consider the cleanliness of our living environment, making it as clean as possible for the health and well-being of our family. Don’t overlook one of the most essential areas of the home: the air. Just like the floors, carpeting and surfaces, air ducts must be cleaned as well. Home air ducts should be cleaned every couple of years to ensure that you are breathing in only the highest quality air. And, the best way to ensure proper, thorough cleaning is to hire duct cleaning professionals. Here at Vent Guys, we are the trusted name in duct cleaning for Minneapolis and are here to tell you more about how this essential service can help make your home cleaner throughout.

Buildings, including most homes, have air ducts that function as pathways for cool and warm air to flow. These ducts pull in air from rooms through a regulator and filter, cool or heat it and then transfer it right back to your living or working space at the desired temperature. These pathways pull in dust and other allergens along with air, and this dust settles within them. When air is then blown out, this build up of dust can then be pushed back out into the living environment. By having duct cleaning performed you can remove these allergens and provide a cleaner pathway for the circulation of air.

In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes with air ducts, there are several other factors that can increase the need for duct cleaning, including:

New home
Pets
Occupants with allergies or asthma
Home renovation or remodeling projects
Cigarette smoke
Damage to the home or HVAC system
And more

Whatever the case, duct cleaning can offer a clean slate for your home’s air ducts and provide cleaner air throughout. Indoor air quality is the main concern that homeowners have when they decide to investigate duct cleaning. Some occupants are more sensitive to these contaminants than others. Allergy and asthma sufferers, as well as young children and the elderly, tend to be more susceptible to the types of poor indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help address.

Don’t overlook one of the most important parts of maintaining a clean living environment: duct cleaning! Are you interested in setting up air duct cleaning for your Minneapolis area home? Call Vent Guys at 612-492-1342 or contact us.