Looking for information on how to clean air ducts yourself? First, let's talk about why you want to clean them—and whether or not investing in the tools and materials required to get the job done is ...

If you turn on the air conditioning unit to stay cool in the summer, or if you turn on the heat to stay warm in the winter, you have an HVAC system, or Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. This ...

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — and a whole slew of potential liabilities for HVAC contractors and duct cleaning companies who handle it. Matt Mountain of Mountain ...

Q: How dirty do heating ducts get in a year? Is it necessary to clean them yearly as my wife insists? A: They don’t get very dirty year to year in most homes. Regular duct cleaning isn’t necessary.

Routine vacuuming or dusting of your HVAC registers is important, but cleaning further inside the ductwork is not necessary on a regular basis. However, there are certain circumstances that warrant ...