Indoor air quality affects your health more than most people realize. Poor IAQ is linked to worsening allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems, and long-term exposure to specific pollutants like radon and secondhand smoke is a recognized cancer risk, according to the EPA. The good news is that most of the biggest contributors — cleaning […]
As the world has evolved, so have business cards. An essential part of networking and marketing, business cards have come a long way from being a simple piece of paper with a name and number on it. As technology has advanced, so too have the ways that businesses can create and promote their brand through […]
Today the world celebrates International Women’s Day and Vacu-Man is no exception. Vacu-Man might have started with Stephen Oldfield on the truck, but Lynn Oldfield (Stephen’s wife and co-owner) was the backbone of the operations managing the phones, the crew, the accounting and truly did everything in the office. The passing of this amazing woman […]
It’s no secret that there are countless companies out there that are named “Vacuum Man” or “Vac-Man.” These businesses specialize in selling or repairing vacuum units, and while some of them may be reputable, there are many that have a bad reputation for questionable business practices. As the owner of Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning, […]
Duct cleaning isn’t something every home needs on a fixed schedule — but for most homes, it becomes necessary sooner than people expect. The furnace (that large machine in your basement or attic) keeps you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, pulling air through the ductwork every time it runs. If your […]
Commercial and residential air duct cleaning share the same goal — removing dust, debris, and contaminants to improve indoor air quality — but differ in cost, equipment, cleaning frequency, and the types of contaminants involved. Commercial systems are larger and more complex, so they typically require bigger equipment, more manpower, and a higher service cost […]
If one room never gets its share of the heat, the cause is usually restricted air flow rather than a weak furnace. Air loses pressure to friction and turbulence as it travels the ductwork, and the room at the end of the longest, most twisted run feels it first. Some causes are structural. Others are […]
The clearest sign your dryer vent needs cleaning is drying time: if a regular load takes more than 30 minutes, airflow is restricted. Other signs include a dryer that feels hot to the touch, a humid laundry room, a burning smell, lint collecting around the outside vent, and a vent hood flap that won’t open […]
Electric air cleaners are a specific type of HVAC-integrated filtration, distinct from the standalone portable air purifiers you’d buy for a single room. They’re installed directly into your furnace or air handling system, using an electrical charge to trap airborne particles as air moves through your whole home. Need your blower fan or ducts cleaned […]
How to get rid of dust, hair and debris in your home. Cleaning the furnace and air vents by Vacu-Man can help
