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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 […]

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Duct Cleaning Scam Calls

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 […]

Junior Achievement Hamilton

Vacu-Man welcomes Junior Achievement back to Hamilton

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 […]

NADCA

Why We Don't Believe in NADCA

Vacu-Man Furnace Cleaning is a company that prides itself on not being a member of the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA).  The reason for this is simple: the principles taught by NADCA regarding the proper way to clean a furnace in an air duct system do not align with Vacu-Man’s beliefs. One example of […]

Fogging

To Fog or Not to Fog: the Debate on Air Duct Cleaning

Fogging the air duct system is a practice that should not be taken lightly, and should only be considered in extreme circumstances. While it may seem like a quick and easy solution to eliminate odors and improve air quality, it can actually cause more harm than good. One of the main concerns with fogging and […]

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Why You Should Schedule Furnace Cleaning Service this Spring

As the winter season comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning with a furnace cleaning service. While you may already have a long list of tasks to tackle, there’s one important item that shouldn’t be overlooked: furnace and duct cleaning. Hiring a professional to clean your furnace and ducts annually […]