Updates

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 […]

Vacu-Man is proud to support Junior Achievement, an entrepreneurship education program for young people. We believe that business is one of the oldest and most essential trades on Earth, and it is critical that we invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. Through Junior Achievement, Vacu-Man has had the opportunity to provide educational resources and […]

Duct fogging isn’t a routine part of air duct cleaning — it’s a chemical treatment reserved for specific situations, and using it as a quick fix for odors can do more harm than good. Here’s what fogging actually is, when it’s genuinely warranted, and why Vacu-Man only recommends it in limited circumstances. What Is Duct […]