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Adam Oldfield Paul Harris Award

Community Champions and Recipients of the Paul Harris Award

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 […]

Cleaning the Blower Fan

BLOWER FAN CLEANING

Blower fan cleaning and furnace cleaning are critical to ensure your entire heating and cooling system is done right.

Duct Cleaning vs Duck Cleaning

Duct Cleaning or Duck Cleaning?

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 […]

Michelle Oldfield | Member of Mohawk Bay of Quinte

National Aboriginal Day - June 21, 2023

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 […]

Air Ducts with cats

In the Ducts with Vacu-Man: From Pet Hair to Actual Pets

It’s been another whirlwind week here at Vacu-Man, where the extraordinary is part of the everyday. Today, we’ve got a purrfectly hair-raising tale for you, starring none other than the unexpected, furry intruder of a client’s cold air return. This is a story that’s more than just pet hair removal. As you know, we’ve made […]

A father, son business

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 […]

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How Much Should Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost?

Vacu-Man has been cleaning ducts and furnaces for over 45 years but we also clean dryer vents.  This is an appliance that is more likely to cause a fire in the home than any other appliance that you have. Vacu-Man is committed to your safety, and that’s why we’re sharing some tips on how to […]

Dryer Vent Prevention

Dryer Vent Prevention

Dryer vent prevention is critical. You want to get the lint out. This includes from the back of the dryer and ensuring that the dryer vent pipes leading outside are also cleaned. The major challenge with dryer vent lint  is that once it builds up all it takes is a static electric spark and you […]

DYI AIR DUCT SERVICES

DIY - Air Duct Services

Homeowners often relish their ability to tackle Do-It-Yourself projects – but when air duct services DYI project involves furnace, air duct and dryer vent cleaning, the stakes are too high. Taking on such a job can come with serious risks that could be avoided by simply contacting a professional duct cleaning professional. It’s critical that […]

Eco-friendly HVAC

Eco-friendly HVAC

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 […]