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 […]
Vacu-Man has been cleaning ducts and furnaces for over 45 years, and dryer vent cleaning is one of our core services. A dryer is more likely to cause a house fire than most other home appliances, which makes this one of the most important — and most overlooked — maintenance tasks in the home. Here’s […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
