Furnace Cleaning
Electric Air Cleaners (Good, Bad and the dirty)
Electric air cleaners are a specific type of HVAC-integrated filtration, distinct from the standalone portable air purifiers you’d buy for a single room. They’re installed directly into your furnace or air handling system, using an electrical charge to trap airborne particles as air moves through your whole home. Need your blower fan or ducts cleaned […]
Indoor Air Quality Tax Credit: Is It Still Available in 2026?
If you’re researching the 2022 Small Business Air Quality Improvement Tax Credit, here’s the important update: that federal credit expired at the end of 2022 and is no longer available for current expenses. But that’s not the end of the story, there’s a genuinely active program in 2026 that can still help offset the cost […]
What's in my furnace?
So, what’s in my furnace? Over time, dirt, dust, pet hair, and other debris get pulled into your furnace through the cold air return and settle on the blower, coil, and vents. A furnace cleaning removes this buildup, restoring airflow and efficiency, since leaving it too long can raise your energy bills and strain the […]
COVID IS IN THE AIR
Covid is in the air… Ontario is closing down… again. With the Ontario Government latest announcement by the Ontario government the omicron virus is now spreading more than any other variation of Covid. It’s been stated that this virus is much more contagious than the previous covid viruses If your business is now forcing staff […]
Rotary Club Hamilton Christmas Celebration
Vacu-Man is proud to sponsor the Rotary Hamilton Christmas Celebration, where over 600 children will receive a warm meal and a gift. Vacu-Man has been a part of the community for over 15 years, and we are happy to give back to those in need. We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Hamilton […]
Air Conditioning and HVAC System Cleaning
A dirty air conditioner or HVAC system has to work harder to cool your home, wasting energy, raising your bills, and shortening the system’s lifespan. Most of that buildup happens over winter, when the outdoor unit sits unused and collects leaves, dirt, and debris around the coil. Here’s what actually needs cleaning, and why it’s […]
How to Clean a Furnace Heat Exchanger
The heat exchanger is one of the most important parts of your furnace, it’s what actually transfers heat from combustion into the air circulating through your home. Soot and debris build up on it over time, and that buildup isn’t just an efficiency problem, a cracked or badly fouled heat exchanger can let carbon monoxide […]
BEWARE of Drywall Dust
Beware of drywall dust! The simplest way to protect your furnace and your air quality during a renovation is straightforward: stop running the furnace while the work is happening. Drywall dust can easily get into your furnace and cause real problems, both for your system’s efficiency and for the air you’re breathing. Here’s why, and […]
Winter means your furnace runs almost constantly for months, and that adds up: dust, debris, and buildup accumulate throughout the system every time it cycles on. Spring is a natural checkpoint to deal with that before allergy season and before the system sits mostly idle over summer. Get a Free Estimate 1. Clears Out Winter […]
Time to change the Air Filters
The air in your home looks clear, until sunlight hits it just right and you notice dust, pet hair, and other particles drifting through the air you’re breathing every day. That air, and everything floating in it, eventually ends up somewhere: on your counters, your walls, and pulled directly into your furnace through the cold […]
