Posts Tagged duct cleaning

Why duct cleaning is a waste of money.

Occasionally we’ll get calls or e-mails from people wanting to know if we clean ducts. We’ve also seen plenty of ads for companies that do duct cleaning, claiming to rid the home of allergens and musty smells and mold. Some people swear by it, but… we don’t. We don’t clean ducts, nor do we think [...]


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Dear Mr. Energy…yes, you HAVE to change your air filters every month

Dear Mr. Energy, Do I really have to change my home’s air filters every month? –A little bit lazy Dear Little bit, Yes. You do. Quit being lazy! It’s not very hard to do and it’s pretty cheap, and your home’s HVAC system will thank you for it. The air filters control the quality of [...]


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Dear Mr. Energy…energy efficiency on a budget

Dear Mr. Energy, I want to make energy efficiency improvements to my house, but I have less than $1000 to work with. What can I do to make the biggest impact? –Champagne tastes on a beer budget Dear Champagne, You’re in luck! Between rebates, tax credits, and basic maintenance to your home’s systems, you can [...]


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