Mesaba Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Ducts’ Category

Allergies? Time for Duct Cleaning!

Monday, May 13th, 2024
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Spring just might be the most beautiful time of the year in Minnesota. The relief that the long winter is over, the warming weather, the blooming flowers… but, of course, spring also means the dawn of allergy season. And if you have serious allergies, they can make it very hard to enjoy the beautiful weather.

There are many possible approaches to dealing with allergies. Some people claim that strictly sticking to a certain diet keeps their symptoms minimal. Others take daily medication. And many people try to avoid the worst of the pollen by staying inside, which has its own risks. What if the allergens are already in your home? Air duct cleaning can remove a lot of the pollen and other things threatening your respiratory wellness.

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How Dust Impacts Your Efficiency

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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Ductwork was an amazing innovation that started to be routinely included in new construction around fifty years ago. This was because of the new central air conditioners which were becoming so popular. Whether it’s cooled air or heated air flowing through your ducts, they’re a great way to keep your home at an even, comfortable temperature. 

But because they are enclosed, it’s impossible for you to see exactly what’s going on inside them… or what’s accumulating inside them. That makes it easy to ignore them, which can allow big problems to develop. Having your ducts cleaned can have major benefits for you, your home, and your HVAC system. Why? For starters, dust can really decrease HVAC efficiency.

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