Updates

Hello, vent aficionados! You might recall our recent fur-coated adventure about removing a cat from an air vent. Well, the tables have turned, and nature has a delightful sense of humor. This time around, we traded in our lint brushes for bird nets! Yes, you read that right – we’re talking about birds in the […]

We all understand the importance of a clean, comfortable home. But many homeowners may not realize that a crucial part of maintaining that comfort involves regular cleaning of your furnace and duct system. In the beautiful city of Hamilton, with its changing seasons and diverse climate, neglecting this aspect of home maintenance can lead to […]

It is with great pride that we announce Adam Oldfield, president of Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning, and Director of Communications for the Rotary Club of Hamilton, as the esteemed recipient of the Paul Harris Award for 2023. This prestigious recognition is an affirmation of Adam’s dedication to community service, a commitment he shares with […]

Hello, folks! Adam Oldfield here, your friendly neighbourhood President of Vacu-Man, with another blog to clear up a bit of confusion. You see, in our line of work, we’ve encountered a funny little mix-up more times than you’d think – duct cleaning and duck cleaning. Yes, you read that right. Duck. As in quack-quack. Here […]

National Indigenous Day is an important day not just for those of Aboriginal status, but for everyone in Canada. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and to recognize the unique challenges they face. For Vacu-Man, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our own history. We […]

Why Pet Hair Is a Bigger Duct Problem Than You Think Every time your HVAC system runs, it pulls air — and everything floating in it — through your ductwork. In homes with pets, that means hair and dander get pulled in constantly, building up on duct walls and filters far faster than in a […]

A father, son business that started in 1987 Oakville, Ontario. That was when I started in the Duct Cleaning business at the age of 12. My father took me with him to weekend jobs to help out with loading the pipes into the truck and assisting with cleaning the furnaces. I had the “helper” job […]

DIY air duct cleaning might seem like an easy way to save money, but furnace, duct, and dryer vent systems carry real risks that most home projects don’t — from safety hazards to equipment damage to cleaning that looks done but isn’t. Here’s why professionals recommend leaving this one to the experts. REASONS NOT TO […]

As the global population continues to grow and environmental concerns increasingly fill our news feeds about Eco-Friendy HVAC, it is becoming more apparent that the time is now for us to make a change towards a more sustainable future. One of the ways we can do this is through energy-efficient homes, where reducing heating and […]

Scams are unfortunately a common occurrence in today’s world, and they come in all shapes and sizes. One such scam that has been on the rise in recent years is the duct cleaning scam. These scams are often run by individuals who use high-pressure tactics to convince homeowners to have their ducts cleaned for a […]