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6 Benefits of Duct Cleaning In The Winter

Winter brings colder temperatures, which means you’ll likely spend more time indoors and rely more on your heating system. But while you’re cozying up inside, have you thought about what’s flowing through your ducts? Winter duct cleaning can have surprising benefits for your health, comfort, and energy bills. Here at Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning, we believe in the importance of keeping your home’s air fresh and clean—especially in the chilly months. 1. Improved Indoor Air Quality When we close our windows and doors to keep the heat in, our indoor air has fewer chances to circulate with fresh, outdoor air. This means that any dust, pet dander, bacteria growth, or allergens lingering in your ducts are likely to recirculate

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Breathe Easier at Home

Indoor air quality is essential to our health and comfort. At Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand the importance of breathing clean air at home or in your business. With simple adjustments and professional services, you can improve indoor air quality and enjoy a healthier environment. Here are some practical tips to help you breathe easier every day. Regular HVAC Maintenance One of the most effective ways to improve indoor air quality is through regular HVAC maintenance. Dust, dirt, and allergens can accumulate in your heating and cooling systems, affecting the air you breathe. When your HVAC system is regularly inspected and cleaned by professionals like us at Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning, you can prevent these contaminants from

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6 Signs You Need an Air Duct Cleaning

Air Duct cleaning is super important for keeping our homes healthy and comfy. With so many of us spending even more time indoors than years ago, having clean ductwork is more important than ever!  But did you know that dirty air ducts affect more than our HVAC systems and ductwork? Dirty ducts also impact indoor air quality. Yup, it’s true! The air inside your home and your lungs need you to care about how clean your air ducts are. If you notice any of the following signs, your ductwork likely needs a little TLC. Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning has trained technicians to help. Six Signs You Need an Air Duct Cleaning 1. Strange Smells Lingering Around Have you ever

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

At Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning, we know how important clean indoor air quality is for your home. Our team specializes in offering whole-house solutions to keep you and your loved ones healthy, comfortable, and safe throughout the year.

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Air Duct Cleaning

Your air ducts circulate a supply of fresh and properly treated air. But since ductwork mostly hides behind walls, ceilings, and floors, many Illinois homeowners don’t take the time to monitor its condition.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Tinley Park home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Alsip home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Illinois home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Video – Duct Cleaning Can Reduce Allergies

Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home. When you are breathing your home’s air, it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because it carries particles or debris that will settle in the ducts and carry it straight to you. Having clear air ducts is one of the primary things that contribute to good indoor air quality (IAQ), which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states is a prime concern in relation to pollutants in the home.

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

Having your air ducts professionally cleaned can give you peace of mind, cleaner air to breathe, and help your HVAC system work more efficiently by removing the dust and debris that builds up in your home’s ductwork.

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Leaky Ducts and You

Are your home’s air ducts leaky? Our team would be happy to diagnose and correct your duct issue to help improve your home’s health.

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Keep your home comfortable and safe during this air conditioning season. Your HVAC and indoor air quality service questions answered.

This FAQ is to share with you how our team is working to keep homes comfortable and safe during this upcoming air conditioning season.  As temperatures rise we want to assure you Doornbos is open and ready to serve you. We are implementing safety procedures and services during the Coronavirus pandemic and want reassure you that our company remains committed to providing the best possible HVAC and indoor air quality services to all our customers. At Doornbos, our first and foremost priority is the safety of our customers and employees. Our entire team consists of experienced professionals who take great pride in our work—we can do our job with minimal disruption to you and your family. You can count on

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The Problem With Clogged Air Filters

Busy careers, bustling families, engrossing hobbies, and overwhelming responsibilities keep most people busy day in and day out. It’s understandable why worrying about the air filter in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is probably way down at the bottom of the priority list.  However, our team at Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning wants to pass along a gentle reminder about the importance of this small maintenance task. It’s one that takes only a minute or two but can make a huge difference in your Palos Heights home. Respect Your Air Filter’s Responsibilities Think about it. Your air filter is responsible for cleaning every bit of your indoor air as it circulates through your home, providing life-giving oxygen

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