What’s in Your Air Duct? SMARTIES
What’s in Your Air Duct? SMARTIES.
At Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning, we’ve seen a lot over the past 45+ years—dust mountains, lint avalanches, and the occasional lost sock. But this one takes the candy-coated cake.
During a recent duct cleaning in Hamilton, our team uncovered a Rowntree Smarties box tucked away deep inside the return air system. Based on the packaging design, we estimate this nostalgic treasure dates back to the 1970s. That’s right—this home was circulating air past a candy box that predates cordless phones, the Internet, and even our own company founding year of 1979.
Let’s just say: that’s not the kind of “air freshener” you want in your home.
Ducts as Time Capsules?
You’d be surprised what ends up in ductwork over the years:
- Construction debris from renovations
- Pet hair (lots of it)
- Forgotten toys
- Dust bunnies the size of raccoons
- And now… vintage Smarties boxes!
Air ducts often become a hidden storage zone for decades of buildup. Every time your HVAC system runs, it can stir up that gunk and circulate it throughout your home.
Why This Matters
Besides the unexpected nostalgia, there’s a real health reason to care. Dust, dander, and debris inside your ductwork can:
- Worsen allergies and asthma
- Lower HVAC efficiency
- Trap pests (yes, even ants—we’ve seen that too)
- Increase energy bills
- Make your air smell stale or musty
Let’s Clear the Air
You don’t need to wait 50 years to clean your ductwork.
At Vacu-Man, we recommend cleaning your furnace and air ducts every 3–5 years, or more often if you:
- Own pets
- Smoke indoors
- Have completed renovations
- Suffer from allergies
- Just love clean, fresh air (who doesn’t?)
Whether your duct is hiding dust or disco-era desserts, we’ve got the tools to clean it all out—thoroughly and professionally.
📞 Call Vacu-Man Furnace and Duct Cleaning at 905-333-5454
🌐 Book online at www.vacuman.com
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