Yes — $99 duct cleaning is a scam, or close enough that it should be treated as a red flag. No properly equipped company can clean a whole home for $99; the price exists to get a technician through your door, where the job is upsold to $300–$600. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has flagged this […]
Duct cleaning specialists clean more than just your ductwork, they service the coils, fans, and heat exchanger that keep your HVAC system efficient, which is where the EPA says the real energy savings come from. Summer’s high AC use is when a dirty system shows up fastest, in allergy flare-ups, uneven cooling, and rising bills. […]
Yes, even a brand-new furnace installation leaves dust, drywall debris, and construction dirt in your ductwork and AC coil. Vacu-Man cleans ducts, vents, and furnaces after any new furnace installation or renovation, serving Hamilton, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Grimsby, Brantford, St. Catharines, and Niagara. Here’s the thing: your system is probably dirty either way. The old […]
Furnace air filters can reduce airborne viruses and other illness-causing particles, but only if they’re rated MERV 13 or higher — lower-rated filters mainly stop dust, pollen, and pet dander. The EPA and ASHRAE both recommend MERV 13 as the practical threshold for capturing virus-sized particles in a home HVAC system. Vacu-Man has been cleaning […]
Vacu-Man supplies Canadian-made furnace filters in MERV 8, MERV 10 and MERV 13, from $59.99 to $99.99 with delivery and installation included. Standard 16x25x1 fits most Hamilton-area homes, and custom sizes are made to order. Order online or call 905.333.5454. Vacu-Man furnace air filters come in MERV 8, MERV 13, and charcoal versions, in a […]
Power vacuum duct cleaning uses a high-powered, negative-pressure vacuum system connected directly at your furnace to pull dust, debris, and allergens out of your entire duct network in one continuous draw. If you’re seeking to have the quality of your air match the high quality of your life, it’s worth understanding exactly what this process […]
Every 3 to 5 years is the general guideline for professional duct cleaning — sooner if you have pets, allergy sufferers in the home, a recent renovation, or a newly purchased house. The EPA’s advice: let visible evidence like mould, pests, or heavy dust buildup set the timing, not the calendar alone. That range is […]
Cleaning the air in your home comes down to three things you can do yourself — checking your filter, cleaning your vents, and vacuuming your cold air returns — plus one thing only a licensed technician can do properly: cleaning the ductwork and furnace itself, from vent to furnace. It’s hard to believe that one […]
Duct cleaning equipment has moved from manual rotary brushes and standalone shop-vacs in 1980 to truck-mounted, HEPA-filtered negative air pressure systems that pull contaminants out of the entire duct system instead of just the parts a technician can physically reach. Vacu-Man has used this equipment ourselves since 1980, and the shift changes what actually leaves […]
900 CHML TechTalk is now sponsored by Adam Oldfield, President of Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning. All things tech you can tune into 900 CHML on Fridays to hear the President of Vacu-Man and FPM3 (Adam Oldfield) join Bill Kelly to discuss all the latest in technology that affects our daily lives. Want to learn […]
