Fall is a Good Time to Clean Your Home's Air Ducts

As much as we want to savour the warm days of August, there are signs that the season is starting to change. It's getting darker earlier and in the morning the gardens are heavy with dew. If you look around at the maple trees you might notice the start of fall colours on some of the branches.

In a month or so we'll need to turn on our furnace and we'll be circulating air through the duct systems in our homes.

This is an optimum time to have your home's air ducts cleaned.

Residential air ducts should be cleaned when the house is new, following renovations and then approximately every two or three years after that, although many people elect to have them cleaned every year.

 Modern construction may leave a large amount of drywall dust, insulation, shavings and various food debris, often left by construction workers. The Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA) now requires that air ducts be cleaned following construction, especially if the furnace was used during construction. ​

In a new home the building debris leaves a film of dust on hardwood floors and all furniture. This can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy and can cause your furnace to malfunction. This dry dust, draws moisture from the air providing a perfect breeding ground and nutrient source for bacteria and microbial contamination. In older homes, the dust accumulates to significant, measurable levels, often several inches deep. The dust forms on all surfaces significantly reducing airflow through the system.

The solution to dirty air ducts is a professional cleaning from Georgian Duct Cleaning. The areas leading air duct cleaning company has been in business for over 22 years (since 1991), serving Simcoe, Muskoka, Haliburton, Grey/ Bruce, Dufferin and North York. The fleet of custom-built vacuums is specially designed to clean your entire heating and ventilation systems. The duct cleaning machines among the most powerful in the industry, include truck-mounted vacuums and portable HEPA filtered vacuums.

This fall, while you're tidying up the garden, think about your inside environment and getting it prepared for the winter. Once the temperatures drop and getting fresh air into the house is not a matter of opening windows, you'll feel good knowing that the circulating air in your home is moving through a clean duct and vent system.

Drop us a line and get a free quote for residential duct cleaning.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Top Reasons to Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned

When I talk to people about HVAC systems they often ask - should I get my household air ducts cleaned? There are many reasons to have air ducts cleaned and in addition to looking at the reasons, you need to make sure you're working with a reputable company with experienced service staff.

1.) Allergies - Some people have specific allergies to dust and special attention needs to be given to indoor air quality, such as frequent furnace filter replacement and duct cleaning. Duct cleaning will remove any build up that has accumulated over the years in your ductwork giving you a fresh clean air transfer system.

2.) Odours - pet smells and pet hair can build up in the ductwork and recirculated while the furnace fan is running. I read recently about a homeowner who bought an older home and could get rid of the doggie smell left over from the previous owner's pet. Cleaning the air ducts got rid of the dog hair they had been sweeping up and the odour was eliminated.

3.) Renovations - If you've had any significant renovation work done, drywall, asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, additions, you may need to have your air ducts cleaned to remove any construction debris.

4.) Animal Infestations - rodents and other small animals can nest inside the HVAC system. We often find dead rodents, animal droppings and nesting materials. Getting your air ducts cleaned is necessary to remove them and stop air blowing over the animal debris and into your house.

Georgian Duct Cleaning uses the latest in custom built, truck mounted and portable duct cleaning technology to thoroughly clean your home and commercial heating and cooling air duct system. Our uniformed, certified technicians attach the powerful vacuum via an 8-inch hose to your air ducts. Our vacuums pull between 7,500 -12,500 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM). ​

How Does it Work?

The vacuum is connected to the ductwork on each of the main duct plenums; this puts the entire system under vacuum. All registers and grills are sealed. Various agitation tools are fed through your ducts from each register and return grill. These high-pressure air tools and whips agitate inside the ductwork. As they thrash around, they brush and air sweep all surfaces. The multiple tentacles dislodge all contaminants. As the contaminants are loosened they are pulled out of the air ducts by the powerful vacuum. ​

The main runs are cleaned using our exclusive Ventri Clean system. Re-useable access points are sealed with a sheet metal plate, airtight gasket and screws. The technicians also clean the furnace fan, fan housing and accessible areas of the air conditioning coils.

An optional herbal-based sanitizer is fogged through the system to kill any lingering odours, molds or fungi.

A professional residential duct cleaning takes about two hours or more depending on the size of the house. Upon completion, a certificate of cleaning is applied to the duct-work.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

Ontario Duct Cleaning Buyers Beware!

There are some great duct cleaning and furnace servicing companies out there in Ontario - and there are some that should be closed down.

The good duct cleaning companies are run with integrity, transparency and are motivated to help people by offering the best customer experience, great service and products with absolute professionalism.

Unfortunately the duct cleaning side of our HVAC industry is unregulated and as a result there are many companies out there who are not in the business to offer a service with integrity and honesty. 

They are motivated only by money. So you have to watch out for them. I'm giving you this advice because I don't want you to fall for the scam.  As we often get the phone call afterwards from the homeowner afterwards to tidy up the mess.  They always say they wished they would have called us in the first place, and if they did, our quote, which can be a little higher but it's honest and we have a local guarantee for our customers.

Watch out for the scams - Here are some typical examples you can spot with these companies:

• They do aggressive telemarketing, often from overseas
• Advertising duct cleaning for the whole house for $99 dollars - often this is impossible
• Advertising duct cleaning for $39.95 plus $7.95 per vent - not good
• They use mail coupons and Groupons and do not seem to be present on the internet - they have to have a good website - don't you think!?
• They do not have a truck marked with a company name, and maybe they don't have any official name that can be scene and viewed
• They have a negative air machine and do not use compressed air or brushes to clean you vents
• They shove a vacuum hose down your heating vents and thats all they do
• They claim that duct cleaning takes under 1 hour to complete
• Telemarketers calling your home randomly to offer you they’re unbelievable deals on duct cleaning - often saying their truck is in your area and they will give you a special price

There are a number of other obvious and not so obvious scams and such going around ... So here are some key questions to ask when looking to hire a duct cleaning company.

1. Do they use compressed air or brushes to agitate the dust in you ducts?
2. Do they have a negative air machine either portable or truck mounted to recover the dust and debris from your ducts?
3. Are they local?
4. How long does the cleaning take? On a home of 2500 Sq Ft and under it should take no less then 2 1/2 hrs and that is for a very basic and efficient duct cleaning

Checkout our Website at www.georgianductcleaning.ca we use all the proper methods and equipment and we have videos from the manufacturer of our equipment that give you complete transparency of our methods and equipment so we can clean your homes heating and or cooling ducts.

This link takes you to a video from Marketplace on CBC. It’s a great piece they did on exposing these blow and go companies in the Toronto area, You can be sure that we have plenty of the same kinda companies across Ontario. http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/episodes/2013/01/when-the-repairman-knocks-3.html

Please feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions about proper duct cleaning methods, equipment and pricing. Call us at 705-722-5952 for a FREE QUOTE.

Prevent Dryer Fires - Have Your Vented Cleaned and Monitored with LintAlert

Over a period of time, dryer vents become plugged with lint, hair and dust. ​ If the dryer vent is not cleaned regularly, it will eventually become blocked, restricting the airflow that may cause a serious fire hazard.

Every year fires caused by plugged dryer vents account for loss of life and millions of dollars in property damage. Every bend in the duct-work, the length of the duct, birds, rodents, malfunctioning dampers and the frequency of use are all contributing factors to lint accumulations. The lint trap only catches a small amount of dust; the rest ends up inside the dryer exhaust duct where it accumulates. 

When lint builds up it can cause the dryer to overheat resulting in a fire. ​

LintAlert for Dryers: LintAlert is a device we install on your dryer to monitor the air flow through the unit and to warn you if there are any blockages that can lead to fire or poor dryer operation. Plugged dryer vents also increase the drying time for every load of laundry, at the end of the cycle the clothes may still be wet. Your laundry may take multiple cycles to thoroughly dry. This increases operating costs and the amount of energy used. ​ To reduce these hazards, dryer manufacturers recommend a regular inspection and cleaning to the dryer vent.

Your dryer vent should be cleaned at least once a year and more often with heavy use. ​

The Cleaning process: A powerful HEPA filtered "Lintvac" is attached to the dryer exhaust duct. A compressed air powered air-brush is fed through the dryer exhaust; it blasts compressed air and rotates inside the vent, breaking up all the attached lint. As it is loosened the vacuum removes the lint. The cleaning is completed by removing the dust from the area behind the dryer, the dryer duct is re-attached and the dryer returned to its original position. ​

LintALert After the cleaning is completed, we recommend installing a "LintAlert" to the dryer vent.

With every load the LintAlert checks the exhaust vent and warns you when it is starting to plug up again, so you can save energy and improve home safety. ​ Dryer vent cleaning is offered at a discounted price along with air duct cleaning, or it can be scheduled as a stand-alone service. Georgian Duct cleaning also has the ability to clean large Laundromat and laundry plant exhaust systems. ​

Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building. ​ We recommend the installation of LintAlert to monitor the safety of your dryer vent. Please review the video for more information or call us if you have any questions. (705) 722-5952

Georgian Duct Services to Commercial Laundromats

More and more people in Barrie, Simcoe County, and central Ontario are familiar with our top quality  residential services, such as Duct Cleaning.

Did you know that we also have the equipment and expertise to service the commercial business sector?

Our team of commercial cleaning specialists can perform various cleaning operations around your office building, commercial buildings, hotel. resort, school or laundromat.


Georgian Duct Services to Laundromats:

The dryer exhausts in commercial laundromats, dry cleaning plants, hospitals and othe bulk laundry institutions require periodic cleaning to remove dangerous lint buildup.

Commercial dryers are often heated by gas, the exhaust system vents the lint and the combustion gases through the same duct-work.  As these vents become clogged, there is an increased risk of fire and flue gases entering the work place.Typically these systems have large ducts that may travel a long distance before exiting the building, the length of duct increases the amount of lint that accumulates.
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Clogged dryer vents also increase the drying time and overall operating costs. Laundromat customers tend to get frustrated with high drying costs and will look for a cheaper, more efficient alternative.
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Commercial laundry exhaust systems should be cleaned regularly to maintain the health and safety of customers and employees, and to minimize operating costs.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

The Benefits of Spring Cleaning

It's been a long drawn out winter in Central Ontario, and everyone is looking forward to opening up the windows and airing out the house.

In a few weeks, April showers will wash away the build up of dirty snow and ice and nature will take its course and lawns will grow anew.

Mother nature won't unfortunately step inside and help with your interior spring cleaning. Your furnace has been recycling dirt and debris through your air vents contributing to the dust layer that accumulates throughout the winter.  Add a few pets to the mix and the air can be, well let's just say, 'not fresh'.

Some homes also have a problem with damp basements and mold - you really don't want to breathe that in. Household cleaners can give off chemicals and with our windows closed for several months, the air in homes can be more polluted than air outside!

So roll-up your shirt sleeves. Put on some music and spring clean!

There are many benefits to spring cleaning - both physical and psychological. It makes you feel good, for one thing, knowing that things are clean, orderly, and the air is fresher.

Need more reasons? Here are some additional benefits.

1. You Have a Clean Home: There’s nothing better than having a home that’s clean and free from all the dust and clutter of the winter.
2. You Know Where Everything Is: going through your home and re-organizing cupboards and closets helps you see what you have and where it should belong.
3. Better Air Quality: cleaning your house and your air ducts reduces the contaminants you breath, like dust, mold, and mildew.
4. Get Rid of Clutter: When you are going through your belongs and sorting out the winter things, it's a great time to pass things on that you no longer need.
5. Your Appliances Will Last Longer: cleaning your appliances will keep them in service longer!
6. It Feels Good! - having an organized clean home reduces stress and increases the enjoyment of our surroundings.

When you're ready to spring clean - give us a call.

We can remove all the build-up in your heating and air conditioning ducts. When your furnace fan comes on in the summer you won't be contaminating your home with dust and dirt from the previous winter or perhaps even years of accumulated debris.

Our technicians are professional, polite, experienced, and have the best in technology at their disposal.

In addition to cleaning your air vents, we can also inspect your dryer vent and install a monitor to warn you of any build-ups. Dryer fires are dangerous but they can be prevented.


Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563

HPAC Engineering Article: HVAC Duct Design for Colleges, Universities

Here's an interesting article that gives some useful background information into the world of duct design. Understanding this stuff helps us to service our customers ducts better as we really know how duct systems work!

The owner of Georgian Duct Cleaning invented and refined many of the tools that are now found throughout the industry in North America. 

GEORGIAN DUCT CLEANING - SIMPLY THE BEST THERE IS!  Our team of fully trained, certified technicians would be happy to provide any of our services in your home or commercial building.

Georgian Duct Cleaning is a family owned business in Simcoe County with over 20 years experience working with residential, commercial and industrial HVAC ducts. Call us for a free quote or for more information.  (705) 722-5952 Or 1-800-363-2563