Clean air notes

From the van

How often ducts actually need cleaning, and what we keep finding in them.

Indoor air

How often do air ducts actually need cleaning?

Not every year, and not never. What actually drives it: pets, remodeling, allergies, and how long it's been since anyone looked inside the system.

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Dryer vents

The lint you can't see is the lint that starts fires

A packed dryer vent makes your dryer run twice as long and is a genuine fire risk. Here's how to tell yours is overdue.

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What we find

A bird nest, a bag of toys, and other things living in ducts

A tour of what actually comes out of Chicagoland ductwork, and why we photograph all of it before it goes in the truck.

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