Monthly Archives: November 2014

Preparing for The Cold That’s Certain to Be Coming

November 24, 2014 5:51 pmLeave a Comment

Are you ready for winter? Portland and Vancouver may not a get a lot of snow, but the Pacific Northwest is definitely home to some cold, wet and windy weather during the winter months. Preparing your home for the elements is important because it can save you a lot of money and it makes you a lot more cozy and comfortable in your home.

There are a lot of different steps you can take to winterize your home, including making sure your home stays warm. Obviously, checking to see that your insulation is up-to-date and sufficient is very important. However, ensuring that your airflow is fluent and unimpeded is just as important.

If the warm air is not getting to every room in your house and some rooms feel colder than others, then there is a chance that your ducts have some kind of blockage. Although there could be a large object creating the blockage, it’s more likely that your air ducts just need to be cleaned.

Dirt and other debris can build up in your ducts, which can impede sufficient airflow. Another thing that can lead to poor airflow are leaks. You can prevent this air loss by sealing your ducts at all the joints and anywhere else there might be leaks.

Having clean air ducts with no holes is a very important part of keeping your home cozy and warm during the winter. You can click here to learn more about these services in Portland and Vancouver.

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, Duct Sealing, Portland and Vancouver

Air Duct Cleaning Company Shut Down Over Coupon Scam

November 12, 2014 5:50 pmLeave a Comment

There’s no question that getting your air ducts cleaned is a valuable service. Clean air ducts can help you breathe better and save you money on energy bills. Unfortunately, like with any kind of service, there are people who try to take advantage of customers and scam them out of money.

Recently, a judge in Denver, Colorado ordered two men and their companies to stop advertising for their air-duct cleaning services in the state of Colorado. These men and their companies can no longer conduct their services either, after they were found guilty of advertising them on various coupon sites, like Groupon, but they were not planning on honoring their reduced rates.

The two men must also pay nearly $1 million to the state for performing services that were essentially useless and of no value, and for charging more than the price they were advertising. You can read the entire article by clicking here.

It’s unfortunate that companies employ dishonest methods and attempt to scam innocent customers. That’s why it’s important for consumers in the Portland/Vancouver Area to do their homework and find an experienced air duct cleaning company they can trust. Don’t be the victim of a scam. Make sure that the company you contact is reliable. Ask to check their references as well as research them online.

The bottom line, getting your air ducts cleaned is important; just make sure you find a Portland/Vancouver air duct cleaning company that will do the work they advertise.

 

Posted in Air Duct Cleaning, Air Duct Cleaning Scam, Portland and Vancouver