Duct Cleaning Twin Cities

Have you ever thought…”I’m tired from all the improvement i just made to my house, why waste precious time and energy cleaning something like air ducts…?”
Ok, that thought may seem slightly exaggerated, but sadly enough, most homeowners either do not understand the importance of clean air ducts or they simply forget to have it done, which can be especially hazardous after a home improvement project.

Having dust particles float around in your air ducts can cause damage to your system, while keeping your air ducts clean can help extend the life of your system for years. When the ducts are covered with built up dust and debris the system needs to use more power in order to force the air through. This can result in needing to prematurely replace your system due to poor maintenance, which is not something that homeowners want to hear! . Also The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that removing as little as 0.4 inches of dust from cooling system coils will reduce your energy consumption up to 21 percent,putting more money in your pocket.

Along with the money you will save on your energy bill, cleaning  your air ducts after home improvement  also helps keep you and your family healthier. This is because if any moisture gets into your system, it could easily lead to the build up of mold. Even if there is no mold, your ducts could contain dirt, dust, pollen, animal dander, or really nasty things like insect remains or rodent droppings. Also,  If people in your home have breathing problems such as asthma or allergies, all those things hanging out in your air ducts  will only worsen things, and may increase the likely hood of you contracting an air-born illness.

This is just one of those unavoidable situations  you will have to deal with as a homeowner. You could take the ‘purist’ route and cut back on your home improvements, get rid of sparky or any other animals, stop smoking (at least inside the house), and purchase the high-end air filters to improve the quality of air in your home. Although, simply making sure your air ducts are cleaned out every now and then is just one great way to improve the air quality. Also, air filters still allow tiny dust particles through and are not a truly reliable way to keep your air clean.   The good news is that home maintenance is like a car, when taken care of properly it can produce many benefits and last a very, very long time.

To wrap it up, let’s review why regular air duct cleaning really is worth your time and energy

• It produces a much finer quality of air
• Extends the life of your system
• Prevents illness
• Recommended by most doctors
• Kills pathogens
• Great way to truly rid your house of any dust or debris after that great home improvement project,it really isn’t finished until you finish cleaning up right?
• Makes dusting and cleaning in the future easier since your system can work more efficiently to help you

plus

• cleaner smell in your house
• you’ll impress your neighbors with how well you take care of your home
• best of all, you can keep sparky around!

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We have seen a few carpet cleaning companies start to offer duct cleaning in the Twin Cities over the past few months. Sounds convenient, but is it in your best interest? At first glance, you might think it is a match made in heaven. the company comes out and cleans your carpets and will provide duct cleaning at the same time. Very convenient, right? Maybe not.

Our Air Duct Cleaning Equipment Fills the Service Truck

The first question I have is, knowing how much room our duct cleaning equipment takes up, how will they fit everything on their trucks? The next concern I have is are the carpet cleaners using the same equipment for both projects? If so, what type of system is it? You certainly don’t want water or steam in your metal ductwork!

Carpet Cleaners also Trained to be Duct Cleaning Technicians?

Our air duct cleaning technicians are well trained in cleaning air duct work and have worked along side skilled service technicians for a long time before they are allowed to become the lead duct cleaning technician. Who is training these carpet cleaners and how are they being taught?

Unless you ask a lot of questions, get a referral from a friend or neighbor, I would advise making two seperate appointments. That would hopefully be the case with the carpet/duct cleaning company anyway. I would like to think that they would schedule two different teams, one appointment to clean the carpets, the other to clean your air ducts. If that’s the case you have really gained nothing. Might as well just call the pros. Call 612-412-1867 to get on the schedule

Have you recently purchased a foreclosed home?

Whether you have just bought a foreclosed home or are considering buying one, air duct cleaning should be a part of your home clean-up strategy. Since you most likely don’t know much about the previous homeowners, you may want to play it safe and opt for a thorough duct cleaning.

We suggest the Roto-Brush for foreclosed house clean-up.

While you might be able to get by with a simple air sweep duct cleaning, we encourage yu to play it safe and spend the extra $100 or so and have your air ducts rotobrushed. This is the most thorough method and will remove much more of the contaminants from the heating and air conditioning system.

Clean the ducts BEFORE moving in to a foreclosed home.

Why wait? Be on the safe side and schedule duct cleaning before you move into a foreclosed home. With most professional air vent cleanng companies you should be able to have your air ducts cleaned within 1-2 days. At Twin City Duct Cleaning we are more than willing to meet you at the house at your convenience. If you live in the St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN area including all of the Twin Cities, call us for all the details: 612-412-1867. And congratulations on the purchasee of your new foreclosed home!

In this post I will try to give an unbiased view regarding the pros and cons of duct cleaning. Having been involved in the duct cleaning industry for so many years it might be a little difficult though, due to the fact that I have heard so many positive reports.

Duct Cleaning, the Pros and Cons

First the Pros:

• Source Removal – If you get rid of the “source”, you will get rid of the problem.
• Clean Air – It only stands to reason; if your ducts are clean the furnace and air conditioner won’t blow it around your home.
• Health Benefits – Ask any allergist, or allergy sufferer.
• Very Affordable – For as little as $99 you could have all the air ducts in your home cleaned.
  Fast and Efficient – With two duct cleaners, the process should take less than an hour for a typical home with just one furnace.
• No Haggling Over Prices – Unlike other domestic services, duct cleaning should be easy to bid over the phone. Nowadays, most duct cleaning companies will give you a price quote over the phone.

Now the Cons:

• Duct Cleaning Cost – How clean is “clean”? Duct cleaning prices range from $69 – $1,000. This creates a lot of confusion, because the typical homeowner can’t inspect the work.
• Discount Duct Cleaning – Beware of any company offering $10 off, or $50 off. What is the real duct cleaning cost? Ask $10 off of what price?
• Per Vent Pricing – Most homeowners are unaware that their home may have 15-30 vents. Even at $10 per vent, this ads up fast.
• Duct Cleaning Scams – As in any business, duct cleaning companies will pop up from time to time and try to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners.
• Incomplete Cleaning Methods – Look for companies that will give you a “Whole House Price”. You should be able to provide basic information about your heating and cooling system over the phone and get a price quote. If the duct cleaning company wants to come out to your home to give you a bid, hang onto your wallet!

I hope this post has given you a little insight into the pros and cons of duct cleaning. Remember to always check with consumer watch-dog groups and do a little homework before you hire any contractor to do any type of work in your home. You might also want to read the article “20 Tips on Hiring a Duct Cleaner“, published on the CleanMyfurnace.com website. Or, you can always give us a call at 612-412-1867, or mail in your questin to: DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

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 (annually according to manufacturer specifications), and not to be dependent solely 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!

To get on the schedule, please contact us at: DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 412-1867.

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 612-412-1867 today to get on the Duct Cleaning Schedule!. DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 412-1867.

Duct Cleaning Twin Cities – Service Areas

Quite often we are asked what areas we service and what our boundaries are for duct cleaning, so we decided to publish this short list of service areas where we clean air ducts, etc. We have listed some of the bigger metro locations around our Twin City duct cleaning area also known as Minneapolis/Saint Paul MN.

Duct cleaning, furnace cleaning, dryer vent cleaning services provided here:

Andover | Anoka | Apple Valley | Austin | Blaine | Bloomington | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park | Burnsville | Champlin | Chanhassen | Chaska | Columbia Hts | Coon Rapids | Cottage Grove | Crystal | Eagan | Eden Prairie | Edina | Elk River | Farmington | Forest Lake | Fridley | Golden Valley | Hastings | Hopkins | IGH | Lakeville | Lino Lakes | Maple Grove | Maplewood | Minneapolis | Minnetonka | Mpls | New Brighton | New Hope | North Field | Oakdale | Plymouth | Prior Lake | Ramsey | Richfield | Robbinsdale | Rosemount | Roseville | Saint Louis Park | Saint Paul | Savage | Shakopee | Shoreview | So St. Paul | Stillwater | Twin Cities | W St. Paul | Wayzata | WBL | Woodbury

Here is the complete list of the Duct Cleaning Twin Cities towns in which we provide our duct cleaning service. DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 412-1867

Duct Cleaning – RotoBrush Method

Price $249.95 Special $189.00

• Step 1. – Our technicians first attach a high powered vacuum to the main trunk line leading to your furnace.
• Step 2. – Next, they go to each branch line and use a tool called an air-wand. The air-wand uses highly compressed air to push all the debris down to the main trunk-lines where the vacuum hose is creating negative-pressure to draw all debris to our van mounted equipment.
• Step 3. – Once they have completed the initial air sweep, an item called a Rotary-Brush with a reverse nozzle will be used. It will be inserted into the trunk line where the brush will rotate inside the air ducts. This rotating brush “scrubs” the walls clean, removing anything that is stuck on, or otherwise attached to the walls of the air ducts. Once the ductwork has been scrubbed clean, they continue on to Step 4 using compressed air to pull the dust and debris that was removed from the side walls of the trunk lines and any other debris which might have been knocked loose with the rotary brush, back out to the vacuum using Step 2 mentioned above.
• Step 4. – When the technicians have completed the initial air sweep and “RotoBrushing” the walls of the duct work, they will go to the bottom of the furnace with a 25-ft rotary air-wand, also known as an air-snake, with a reverse nozzle. This creates a tornado effect in the duct work, removing all residue from the sides of the air ducts. This will pull any remaining dust and debris back to the vacuum. The vacuum is “pulling” while the air-wand is “pushing” and it does a very effective job on light dust, dirt and debris.

If it has been a while since your air ducts were cleaned, you should definitely consider using the Rotary Brush Method. Unlike many of our competitors, we brush all your air vents and we clean all return lines and supply lines within your household.

Watch these short air duct cleaning videos which help explain the RotoBrush Duct cleaning process.

To Schedule the $189 RotoBrush Air Duct Cleaning, CALL (612) 412-1867

DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Duct Cleaning, Dryer Vent Cleaning & Furnace Cleaning – Minneapolis, MN

Twin Cities Air Duct Cleaning in partnership with Hoffman Heating and Duct Cleaning has been in business for over 50 years! We take pride in our reputation and enjoy helping Twin Cities homeowners across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area enjoy a healthier, cleaner indoor air environment. Our duct cleaning company and dryer vent cleaning cleaning service is considered by our customers to be the TOP RANKED AIR DUCT CLEANING COMPANY in all of the Greater Minneapolis metro area, also known as Twin Cities, MN area.

MN Air Duct Cleaning Special – $99!

Complete Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vent Cleaning

It’s a well known fact that duct cleaning can improve indoor air quality. At the same time it may extend the life of your furnace and a/c system by eliminating built-up dirt and contaminants from the air ducts in your home heating and cooling system.

Twin Cities Dryer Vent Cleaning – $65!*

Our Duct Cleaners provide total indoor air quality solutions with our professional duct cleaning services throughout the Twin Cities metro area. While we are cleaning your air ducts, we would be happy to clean your dryer vents for just $65. Since the dryer vent is one of the leading causes of house fires in the Twin Cities, why not have us clean your dryer vent while we are already at your home. If it’s been taking longer than usual to dry your clothes, you are thowing money right out through your dryer vent!

To get on the schedule CALL (612) 412-1867 TODAY!

DuctCleaningTwinCities.com, 40 South 7th Street, Suite 212-144D, Minneapolis, MN 55402
*when included with air duct cleaning