Air Duct Cleaning Articles & Tips

October 1, 2021 Blog

Why to Have A Professional Complete Insulation Removal

If you have insulation in your home, it most likely served a purpose at some point to reduce heat flow or to more evenly distribute heat in your home for a lower energy bill. However, if your insulation no longer serves a purpose and an HVAC professional recommends it be taken out, it’s best to have it done by a professional. You may think it’s easy to remove, however it’s much smarter to have it done by a professional for...

August 19, 2021 Blog

Causes of Bad Smells Coming From Air Ducts

Your HVAC system works hard over the year to cool down and heat up your home. If not properly maintained, it’s not uncommon for certain unpleasant odors to be coming from the vents or air ducts. But what are the smells stemming from, and most importantly, how do you get rid of them? Mildew Odor If you smell something moldy or musty odor, it’s extremely important to get to the cause of it because inhaling mold can have negative implications...

July 16, 2021 Kitchen Vents

Why Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning is Necessary

Your kitchen exhaust system works hard to remove any byproducts in the air that are a result from cooking or any other kitchen activities. The system is vital to ensure healthy indoor air quality. However, you may not know that the system should be cleaned out every so often, and if not, it could pose threats to not only your kitchen but to your entire home’s or business’s safety. Fire Hazard Cleaning out your kitchen exhaust system prevents a seriously...

June 11, 2021 Air Ducts

How to Prepare Your Home for an Air Duct Cleaning

If you’ve finally decided to get the air ducts in your commercial or residential building cleaned, you’ve made the right choice! Air duct cleaning is extremely important for many reasons, and should be a common service you get done every so often. So how can you best prepare the space so that the technician can get the job done as efficiently as possible? Clear a Path Around all the Vents and Fans To make it much easier for your technician...

May 20, 2021 Dryer Vents

How to Extend the Life of Your Dryer

Dryers are an expensive investment, so it makes sense you’d want to get the most bang for your buck and keep it running smoothly as long as possible. Follow these tips and tricks to learn how to extend the life of your dryer so it works as efficiently for years to come. Get the Vents Cleaned Getting your dryer vent professionally cleaned can have a massive impact on how efficiently it runs. Not only do built-up dirt and lint harm...

April 9, 2021 Blog

Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Bill

With warmer temperatures upon us in the Chicagoland area, it’s almost that time of year to turn our AC units on. There are several ways you can proactively keep your cooling costs down. Replace Your HVAC Filters Dirty filters can be coated with dirt, dust, debris, and any other particles that fly around your house or that circulate in your vents. When debris builds up, the AC unit has to work harder to filter and circulate clean air throughout your...

March 16, 2021 Air Quality

What Changing Seasons Mean for Your Indoor Air Quality

As spring approaches, eventually followed by summer, fall, and winter, it's vital to pay attention to your indoor air quality (IAQ). Each seasonal change brings its particular challenges, and we urge you to read on for some of our best tips for improving IAQ, whatever the season. Spring challenges Temperature and humidity levels rise. Pollen, dust, mold, and bugs enter through open doors and windows. Spring tips Clean the interior regularly to prevent dust and pollen buildup in your ventilation...

February 16, 2021 Air Quality

4 Steps You Can Take to Improve Air Quality At Home

With many people continuing to spend most of their time indoors, indoor air quality has never been so important. Air Care Services, Inc. provides home air duct cleaning to take care of the build-up that occurs in your ducts—but that’s just one part of the picture! Here are some tips to improve your own indoor air. 1. Tackle Dust Mites in Your Bed and Pillows Dust mites (and what they leave behind) contribute to intolerable air conditions inside your home....

January 22, 2021 Air Ducts

How Often Should Commercial Air Ducts Be Cleaned?

If you’re the owner or manager of a commercial property, you likely have many different maintenance-related routines to keep track of. Compared to other building features, cleaning the air ducts may be simply out of sight, out of mind—and it can be difficult to recognize when they need cleaning. ‘How often do air ducts need to be cleaned, anyway?’ you might ask. The short answer is that most commercial buildings will need a professional air duct cleaning every 3-5 years. ...