Q: Do furnace ducts ever need to be cleaned? We’ve lived in our house for 27 years and have never had the ducts cleaned. A: In most cases, regular duct cleaning is not necessary. Often, you can do ...

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 ...

Your air ducts and vents require regular maintenance. Ignoring tasks like replacing your filter each month can invite pollutants into your home's ventilation system. Viruses, bacteria and fungi can ...

With October being Fire Prevention Month and as colder weather moves in, Upper Burrell firefighters are urging homeowners to clean their furnaces and chimneys — and make sure their smoke detectors are ...

You should clean your air ducts every three to five years, but the specifics depend on your home. If you turn on the air conditioning unit to stay cool in the summer, or if you turn on the heat to ...

Normal airflow and dust accumulation shouldn’t wreak havoc on your air ducts. However, certain environmental conditions inside your home—like the presence of pets or a recent renovation—might require ...