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Your Healthy Home Guide for Spring

By |2020-02-20T23:24:03+00:00March 6th, 2020|allergies, dryer vents, duct cleaning|

Spring is here and that means increasing temperatures, the desire to open windows and let in the breeze, and of course, more things to do both inside and outside your home. For many, it also means that your family is looking to do some Spring cleaning and shake off the dust of winter, preparing for the season ahead.    In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some common (and not-so-common) things you can do to make sure that your family is healthy and your home is clean and running like a well-oiled machine this Spring and Summer.    [...]

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What is dust, anyway?

By |2020-01-28T01:04:33+00:00February 7th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Every household on planet Earth contains dust. It’s just a fact of life, and an unavoidable one at that. You probably dust and vacuum regularly and otherwise rarely think about those pesky particles gathering on the edges of picture frames or the dust motes you see drifting in the air when the sun shines through your window.  But we are duct cleaners and we deal with dust and airborne contaminants every day. And since we see and handle more of it than your average bear, we thought we’d share a little primer on exactly what’s floating around your home and [...]

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All Your Questions About Duct Cleaning – Answered

By |2019-12-28T16:56:00+00:00January 3rd, 2020|allergies, duct cleaning, scammers|

Duct cleaning is an industry with a lot of misconceptions. On top of that, much of the public doesn’t know a ton about it. So if you think you may need your ductwork cleaned or you have questions about the process - where are you supposed to turn?   It can be frustrating finding answers, so we’re here to help. Hi Tech Duct Cleaning has long been acknowledged as one of the leading duct cleaners in the United States by the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA), setting the standard for quality and technique. We’ve been featured on Dateline NBC [...]

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Cold Weather, Hot Home-Care Tips

By |2019-12-03T01:08:32+00:00December 6th, 2019|allergies, dryer vents, duct cleaning|

Cold weather has arrived to our corner of the world. As you prepare to hang holiday lights, make snowmen, and fire up the furnace we have some tips to keep you, your family, and your wallet warm all winter long.  First up, let’s talk about what you can do on the outside of your home.    Check your gutters, drains, and window wells.  Take the time now to make sure all of your gutters, drains, and window wells are clear of leaves, debris, and any possible blockages. This will hopefully keep you from needing to venture out into the snow [...]

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3 Tips for Prepping Your Home for Winter

By |2019-10-22T22:48:58+00:00November 1st, 2019|duct cleaning|

Autumn is here and winter will soon be on its way. Where we’re located in Southern Ohio, that often means snow, ice, and plunging temperatures. You may already be pulling sweaters, fluffy coats, and insulated boots out of your closet in anticipation of the changing weather, but have you thought about how best to prepare your home? Here are three easy tips you can use to make sure your home is winter-ready:  Check your windows Windows are one of the primary means of cold air entering your home and warm air leaving it. Unless you have brand new windows, it’s [...]

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The Intersection of Healthcare and Services like Duct Cleaning

By |2019-09-25T22:58:52+00:00October 4th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of being in an enclosed space like a house, airplane, or restaurant where we’ve had some sort of reaction to someone’s perfume or a possible allergen that we couldn’t get away from. Maybe it made you feel nauseous or maybe you even broke out into hives or had a serious physical reaction.  Either way, although we may not consciously think about it, we all know that indoor air quality can have a big, immediate impact on how we feel and how well our body functions. But how much have you thought through [...]

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3 Household Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

By |2019-08-20T23:14:48+00:00September 6th, 2019|allergies, dryer vents, duct cleaning|

Bad things happen to good people everyday. Sometimes they’re minor inconveniences, sometimes they are majorly costly, and sometimes they are outright disasters. When things go awry, there’s often no way that it could have been predicted or prevented.  But sometimes your house might be giving you warning signs and if you know what to look for, you could avoid minor and major issues alike. In no particular order, here are 3 warning signs that a major household issue might be coming your way as well as what to do to prevent further problems.    Your dryer doesn’t seem to be [...]

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Other Peoples’ Dirt

By |2019-07-27T15:25:05+00:00August 2nd, 2019|duct cleaning|

You've heard us say before that if you buy a new house or finish renovations on your home, you should have your ductwork cleaned afterward to help remove the dust and debris. But you may not realize that it’s often a good idea to have the ductwork cleaned when you buy an existing home, also. Much to our regret, not everyone knows how beneficial duct cleaning is and that means that many homes have never had it done. Still more may have it had it done a long time ago, but not in recent years. And when they go to [...]

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Who you gonna call (when things go really wrong)?

By |2019-06-25T22:06:43+00:00July 5th, 2019|duct cleaning|

Things happen. Pipes burst, mold blooms, homes burn down, have soot blown everywhere, or even experience pest infestations. And when things like that go wrong, you probably call experts in restoration services, cleaning services, remediation, and more. As you should.  But did you know that those companies often call in additional specialists to help them ensure they thoroughly deal with whatever problems are plaguing a business or home?  They absolutely do, and when the ductwork or air quality in a building is compromised many of them call in duct cleaners to fix the problem. Hi Tech Duct Cleaning has been [...]

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Duct Cleaning Behind the Scenes, Then and Now: Part 2

By |2019-05-30T00:38:34+00:00June 7th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Hi Tech Duct Cleaning, Inc. is a business that has been on the cutting edge of duct cleaning for a very long time. In last month’s blog post (part 1 of this series), we interviewed Hi Tech’s founder and original owner, Steve Wladysh. Steve walked us through what it was like starting the company, what compelled him to do it, and some of the early issues facing the industry. Steve Wladysh retired in 2015, and his son-in-law, Aaron Cain, took over the business. Aaron has now been running the business for almost 5 years and is ushering it into a [...]

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