September 3rd, 2008
As the temps start to dip around Minneapolis, once again it’s time to think about cleaning your furnace.
Minneapolis Furnace Cleaning – it’s that Time of Year Again!
It’s already the first of September, wow! Where did the summer go? Soon we will be cranking up the heat and watching our utility bills climb. Sorry, but if you live in the Minneapolis Twin Cities area, it is unavoidable. Getting your furnace cleaned is an excellent way to conserve energy and save money on those utility bills. When your furnace is dirty, you are burning fuel in an inefficient manner. In a sense, your hard earned cash is going right out the chimney. If you live in the Twin Cities, annual furnace cleaning is a necessity.
In Addition to Minneapolis Furnace Cleaning, What About That Air Filter?
A dirty air filter simply makes your furnace breathe harder. To over simplify, imagine wrapping a thick scarf around you nose and mouth. In much the same way, your furnace has to draw air through the pleated filter and dust, dirt and debris. Our technicians will help recommend how often you should change your filter. A single person, who doesn’t smoke and has no pets will be able to change their filter less than a family of four with pets.
Duct Cleaning Twin Cities, a Name You Can Trust
When it comes to furnace cleaning, duct cleaning, chimney cleaning, dryer vent cleaning and more, call the Minneapolis furnace cleaning pros at Duct Cleaning Twin Cities. We have been in business for over 50 years as Hoffman Heating and have served our community well. Call 651-653-4704 for Minneapolis furnace cleaning today.
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June 23rd, 2008
The web design team at Duct Cleaning Twin Cities has been hard at work and is pleased to announce a new feature. If you have Adobe Flash installed, you will notice a clever graphic in the upper right corner. Hold your mouse over it and you will see that it “un-folds” and displays an ad. Click on the ad and you will be taken to CleanMyFurnace.com for details on the duct cleaning special.
It’s just a fun little thing our creative people have been playing with. Check back often, as we advertise different duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning furnace cleaning, air conditioning cleaning and various promotions. We hope you like it!
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April 18th, 2008
People oftentimes ask us if duct cleaning will help their allergy problems. Our answer is always the same, ‘It can’t hurt!’. The truth of the matter is, when done correctly, it shouldn’t irritate your allergies. Will it help? Our customers and leading allergists say ‘yes’, air duct cleaning does help. So why don’t we come out and say, “Duct cleaning will help your allergies.”? Well, because an outdated, 10 year old EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) report says duct cleaning won’t help.
Duct Cleaning Techniques Have Greatly Improved
Way back in 1997 the EPA did a study that down played the importance of duct cleaning. Many feel this was due in large part to the “air duct cleaning scams” that were being reported all across the Minneapolis area as well as the entire US. While the report was very thorough, duct cleaning techniques and equipment has changed. “Duct cleaners” were running around in station wagons and mini-vans with a shopvac, calling themselves “Indoor Air Quality Professionals.
Allergists Agree, Duct Cleaning Helps
Allergy sufferers don’t need to travel very far to learn the benefits of air duct cleaning. A short visit with their local allergy clinic and they discover that duct cleaning ranks high on the list of allergy cleaning or allergy proofing a house. They will also learn the importance of things like; like mattress cleaning, freezing pillows, allergy bedding, etc), Most people who suffer from allergies know there is no cure-all which will relieve all their symptoms. They understand that air duct cleaning is just one part of the allergy cleaning process.
Is Duct Cleaning Right in Your Situation?
According to your furnace manufacturer (yes, Trane, Bryant, Amana, Carrier, Lennox… yes, everyone of them!), your furnace should be cleaned and inspected yearly. If the manufacturers all recommend annual cleaning, it stands to reason that your ductwork, which supplies un-filtered air to the furnace and heated or cooled air to your home, should be cleaned too. Most homeowners understand the benefits of duct cleaning, even if purely from a “heating and air conditioning maintenance” standpoint. For about $200 or less, a qualified Twin Cities air duct cleaning company will thoroughly clean all your air duct work and will inspect your furnace and air conditioner for no additional charge! So, if you are troubled by allergies, what do you have to lose? Schedule to have your air ducts cleaned today. Who knows, your allergy problems just might improve!
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April 15th, 2008
If you live in the Minneapolis area (or anywhere in the Twin Cities for that matter) you are most likely in the “spring cleaning mode”, if not, you will be soon. As the temperatures start getting back to “liveable” and the furnace gets a bit of a break, most homeowners start thinking about cleaning the yard, the house and getting some fresh air back into their home.
Spring Cleaning Includes Air Ducts too!
In addition to cleaning the carpets,windows and the yard, don’t forget about your home’s heating and air conditioning system. As perhaps one of the most important…and most expensive… appliances in your home, the ductwork is begging to be cleaned! Consider this, the furnace has been drawing dirty, stale air through the cold air return, past the pleated furnace filter and back into your air ducts and distributed through your home all winter long. And don’t expect th furnace filter you paid $1.50 for, at the local home center, to stop much. Your Twin Cities furnace is designed to be cleaned frequently (annualy according to manufacturer specifications), and not to be dependent soley upon a cheap little furnace filter.
Want Fresh Air – Clean the Ductwork
If it’s fresh air you’re after, duct cleaning should be one of the top items on your list. Most duct cleaning companies offer a $99 Minneapolis Duct Cleaning Special, as long as they are a reputable firm, it’s definitely worth the money. Chances are, you will save more than that back in the first few months of running your central a/c system, since your furnace no longer needs to work as hard to blow cool air through the clean air ducts. For more duct cleaning facts read; “Minneapolis Duct Cleaning FAQs” and you might want to read; “About Twin Cities Duct Cleaning”
Good luck with the spring clean-up!
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April 8th, 2008
We Specialize in Duct Cleaning and…
- Furnace Cleaning
- Dryer Vent Cleaning
- Chimney Cleaning
- A/C Vent Cleaning
Improve Indoor Air Quality with Regular Duct Cleaning in the Twin Cities
Dirty ductwork is a major source of indoor air pollution. Airborne contaminants like, dust, dirt and allergens are drawn into the air ducts, through the cold air return, every time the heating and cooling system kicks on. Over time, these contaminants build up inside the air ducts, creating a natural breeding ground for mold, bacteria, fungi and other microbes.
This is particularly true if you have a central air conditioning system like most homeowners do. The damp, cool, air produced by the evaporator, also known as the a-coil, is distributed throughout your air ducts. This creates a comfortable climate in your home, but mold spores and other organisms also thrive in those conditions.
Air Filtration Alone is not Enough
Dust particles drawn into the ductwork typically pass through fiberglass filters and infiltrate your HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system, undermining the performance and energy efficiency of these systems. These particles that make it past the filter can lead to higher maintenance and repair costs, and shorter service life in the long run.
The EPA has this to Say:
According to the EPA, “a build-up of only 0.42″ of dirt on a heating or cooling coil can decrease efficiency by 21%”. Keep in mind a 21% decrease in energy consumption is huge considering homeowners are spending thousands of dollars to enhance their system with new energy savings devices and are excited about a savings of much less.
Furnace manufacturers all recommend an annual furnace cleaning, tune-up and inspection of your furnace. Based on what the EPA says, combined with furnace manufacturer recommendations, it might be time for you to have your furnace, a/c coil and air ducts cleaned. Call 651-653-4704 today to get on the Duct Cleaning Twin Cities Schedule!
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March 9th, 2008
Furnace Cleaning – Greater Twin Cities – Minneapolis, MN
Price $129.00 Special $49.00*
Twin Cities Duct Cleaning provides an annual furnace cleaning and inspection as recommended by the manufacturer. Our technicians are fully trained on the maintenance and operation of furnaces, air conditioners, heat exchangers and other related components.
Our Furnace Cleaning includes the following:
- Clean the flame sensor, igniter, blower motor, and wheel assembly
- We clean and inspect each individual burner
- Inspect the furnace filter
- Inspect both the water heater and furnace venting
- We do a carbon monoxide test for added safety and inspect your furnace chimney liner
- Check the bearings and the belts
To Schedule a Furnace Cleaning in the Twin Cities area, CALL 651-653-4704 TODAY!
We provide duct cleaning, furnace cleaning and more in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright counties in Minnesota. Click here for a >> complete list of MN cities we service <<.
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March 6th, 2008
Welcome to our Twin Cities Duct Cleaning Blog!
Our intention with this duct cleaning blog is to help you the customer gain a better understanding of the methods and techniques used in maintaining a home heating and air conditioning system. Another goal is to inform Minneapolis homeowners about the importance of regular duct cleaning and routine furnace cleaning as a part of annual home maintenance.
Benefits of Duct Cleaning
- Cleaner Air – so you can breathe easier
- Less Household Dust – means less dusting
- Clean Furnace & A/C System – your equipment will last longer
- Better Air Flow through the ductwork – means lower utility bills
These are just a few of the many duct cleaning benefits any Twin Cities homeowner should consider as necessary and integral part of home maintenance. We will also be discussing these benefits and many more in future posts. You can also expect to find information on duct cleaning prices, dryer vent cleaning, furnace cleaning, chimney cleaning and much more.
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