Dryer vent prevention is critical — you want to get the lint out, both from the back of the dryer and from the vent pipes leading outside. The major challenge with dryer vent lint is that once it builds up, it doesn’t take much to start a house fire: a spark, friction, or simply the […]
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 is a chemical mist sprayed through the ductwork to sanitise or deodorise it. It is not part of a standard duct cleaning and it does not replace one — fogging a dirty system only coats the dirt. Vacu-Man recommends it for specific situations such as confirmed mould or pest contamination, never as a […]
Spring — not fall — is actually the smarter time to schedule furnace cleaning. Your furnace has just finished its heaviest workload of the year, HVAC companies are typically less booked up than during fall and winter demand, and the same ductwork about to serve your air conditioner benefits from being cleaned now rather than […]
Air Duct Cleaning Professionals – Vacu-Man Air Duct Cleaning is not always done by professionals. Many are annoyed by air duct cleaning soliciting calls that just make you feel like you’re being scammed when it comes to furnace and duct cleaning. Every year, and season this becomes more and more of an issue where […]
HVAC cleaning costs $399 at Vacu-Man for a typical Ontario home up to about 2,200 square feet, covering the ducts, furnace blower, and A-coil with the first 10 registers included. Additional vents are $10 plus HST each. Pricing follows system size — vent count, number of furnaces, and add-ons — not a flat rate, and […]
Dryer vent cleaning isn’t just routine upkeep — it’s backed by real fire and energy data. Here are three reasons it matters, each grounded in numbers from fire safety and energy agencies, not just general advice. DRYER FIRE First, lint buildup can be a fire hazard. Dryer vents should be cleaned on a regular basis […]
