According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to 14,630 home fires caused by clothes dryers, resulting in 420 injuries and $222 million in property losses each year. Another 620 home fires involving washing machines cause ten injuries and $7 million in damages annually. In 27 percent of these incidents, the first…
Category: Home Maintenance
Say Hello to Spring with Air Duct Cleaning
The vernal equinox falls on Sunday, March 20, marking the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Its arrival ushers in longer days, temperate weather, blooming flowers, and spring-cleaning checklists. At the top of that checklist should be improving the air you breathe and the efficiency of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit…
Promote Good Health by Sanitizing Your Carpets
While carpet is designed to add comfort and warmth to a home, it also receives a lot of foot traffic that can cause particles to build up, detracting from its cleanliness. That is a significant concern because, per the EPA, most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, where the concentrations of some pollutants…
Home Maintenance Tasks for the Fall Season
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Autumnal Equinox occurred at 3:20 PM EDT yesterday, September 22. Also known as the September or fall equinox, the duration of day and night were almost equal, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Therefore, you can expect the shorter days and longer nights between now…
When to Consider Air Duct Cleaning?
Air duct cleaning services should be considered if you notice substantial dirt deposits, mold growth, or wish to improve indoor air quality. You may also want to consider these services if you recently renovated or it has been years since your last cleaning. A professional will use a push-pull system under high-velocity negative pressure to drive…
3 Reasons to Have Duct Cleaning Services Done this Fall
So long summer, hello fall! The change of seasons brings cooler weather, falling leaves, and pumpkin everything. It also creates the perfect opportunity for Raleigh residents to take steps to improve indoor air quality, especially since fall is flu and allergy season, by having duct cleaning services done by a professional. It Can Help Improve IAQ According…