Cash for Caulkers – Leaky Air Duct Work
By admin on July 26th, 2010
T
he Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 – also known as “Cash for Caulkers” – is nearly here. The bill passed earlier this summer in the House of Representatives and is now awaiting final approval by the Senate. This is great news for homeowners and contractors. Arguably, the greatest barrier to widespread adoption of energy efficient or “green” construction is the cost. Cash for caulkers will hopefully be the impetus for change. This program lends itself nicely to the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) industry since older heating systems are notorious for air leaks. Sealing leaky duct work often times will have a profound impact on a homeowner’s energy bill.
Benefits Of Duct Cleaning
By admin on July 12th, 2010
Extracting dust from the air duct work, by means of duct cleaning, is very beneficial to the air quality in one’s home. There is more dust inside than outside, and this type of dust is the ideal environment for mites and bacteria to develop, which are dangerous for health specifically if there are little children playing in various places in the house.
Our home’s HVAC (Air Conditioning and Heat Ventilation) systems are most prone to dust accumulation since these seasonal machines are not operated most of the time during the year. Additionally, because air conditioners ventilate, dust becomes trapped in them and this causes various allergic reactions. For this reason, many companies offer duct cleaning services for HVAC systems like heaters, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. The air channels of these machines can be properly cleaned with specialized brushes and blowers.
Combine Govt Tax Credits, Rebates for Energy Savings
By admin on January 25th, 2010
Currently, the United States Government is offering a federal tax
credit if you buy an energy-efficient product or renewable energy
system for your home. For example, if you purchase an HVAC (Heating,
Ventilating, Air Conditioning) unit such as an advanced main air
circulating fan, an air source heat pump, central air conditioning, a
gas, propane, or oil hot water boiler, a natural gas or propane
furnace, or an oil furnace, you can qualify for federal tax credits.
Specific details related to the Energy-Star Federal Tax Credits for
Consumers are available here:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index on the
energystar.gov website.
Besides these very lucrative national and local rebates, credits and
discounts, Service Experts (http://www.HVACclearance.com/sm) can
provide new EnergyStar-rated heating and cooling equipment at a
discount until March 31 2009, at which time some of those deep
discounts will end.
5 Ways to Slash Your Heating Bill this Winter
By admin on October 1st, 2009
Consumer Reports Shows How to Reduce Your Heating Costs This Winter
Last year Consumer Reports published an article showing homeowners how to reduce their heating bill while increasing the value of their home. At Duct-911.com we don’t claim to be real estate appraisers, but we do know that all these things play a big role in making your house more sellable. More importantly we feel, is showing consumers how they can make slight changes in their lifestyle and still save substantial amounts on their annual heating bill.
Minneapolis Duct Cleaning
By admin on September 4th, 2009
Minneapolis Duct Cleaning
Minneapolis Duct Cleaning is the premier air duct cleaning company in the twin Cities, MN area. With more than 50 years experience installing furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and more, Duct-911.com is prepared to handle all your HVAC needs, including air duct cleaning. As a professional heating and cooling contractor, Duct-911.com is able to offer excellent heating and cooling cleaning services at unbeatable prices.CALL 612-234-4117 to get on the schedule.
All manufacturers of heating and cooling equipment recommend having your furnace cleaned, and inspected annually. Most homeowners agree that common sense dictates having their ductwork cleaned atht the same time. While there is no formal guidelines as to how often your ventilation system is cleaned, the professionals at Duct-911.com are able to offer suggestions based on number of people and pets in your home, smokers, as well as medical and environmental concerns..
Why Annual Furnace Cleaning is so Important
By Dave Trosdahl on August 28th, 2009
All Manufacturers Recommend Annual Furnace Cleaning
Furnace cleaning refers to the cleaning of all the parts of the furnace that it is composed of. These parts include burners, flame sensors, bearing and belts, furnace filters, vents and even furnace chimney. A regular maintenance is essential to efficient functioning of any device and so is the case with a furnace. Nearly all manufacturers recommend an annual furnace cleaning.
Should I Install a Heat Pump?
By Dave Trosdahl on August 4th, 2009
Because of their energy savings, heat pumps are quickly gaining in popularity. Most homeowners are unaware of how a heat pump works and how it could add value to their home’s heating and cooling system by saving energy and money. This article, written in easy to understand terms, explains how a heat pump can find heat in the winter even in a northern climate like Minnesota.
Although our skin tells us differently, when it’s cold outside there is still heat which can be brought indoors. And, when it’s hot outside there is still cool air which can be used to cool your home. Here’s how heat pumps work in our four very distinct seasons in Minneapolis, St Paul, MN:
Secure Your Home Improvement Tax Rebate!
By Dave Trosdahl on July 16th, 2009
By now, most homeowners have heard of all the tax rebates for various home improvement products and services, but not all are aware of how substantial they are. If you install a qualifying high efficiency furnace, you can save 30% of the bill! While there are some stipulations, a qualified heating and cooling contractor will easily be able to help you out. Here is a link to the federal website to help you get started: Federal Tax Credits For Energy Efficiency
Here are the federal guidelines:
- must be “placed in service” from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
- must be for taxpayer’s principal residence, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, and small wind energy systems (where second homes qualify)
“Whole-House” Air Duct Cleaning
By Dave Trosdahl on April 3rd, 2009
We are asked all the time, ‘How can you professionally clean all the air ducts for just $99′. Our answer is quite simple, we don’t need to make a living cleaning air ducts!
Our company, Duct-911.com has been installing and repairing furnaces and air conditioners since the early ’90′s. As a full service Minneapolis Heating and Air Conditioning company operating in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area, we started our offering air duct cleaning as a complimentary service for our customers.
In no time, by word-of-mouth through our customers, friends and neighbors started calling us to have their air ducts cleaned too. We now provide our $99 “Whole House” special to any one in the 11 county metro area.
When is the Best Time for Duct Cleaning?
By Dave Trosdahl on February 7th, 2009
There are several situations which help determine the best time for duct cleaning. Duct cleaning companies will tell you every year or two, but that is a rather vague answer. In our experience, the best time for duct cleaning depends on many factors. Here are some guidelines in determining when to have your air ducts cleaned.
Newborn Baby? Think Air Duct Cleaning
Are you expecting? if so, you REALLY need to consider duct cleaning. Even if your air ducts were cleaned just 2 years ago, why leave anything to chance? An infants lungs are so small that
Common household dust mite
any airborne contaminants could quickly make your little one sick. But don’t stop at duct cleaning, consider carpet and upholstery cleaning as well as a thorough top-to-bottom house cleaning.
