How do I know if my air ducts need to be cleaned?

• <div><p>If you have dirty vent covers, clogged air filters, noisy air ducts, or weak airflow, it might be <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-signs-its-time-find-air-duct-cleaner.htm">time to get your air ducts cleaned</a>. You should also call an HVAC professional if you notice any visible mold or believe that there are rodents or insects in your ductwork. Abnormally high energy bills can also be a sign of dirty ducts.</p></div>

What should I do after the air duct cleaning finishes?

• <div><p>The only immediate step you need to take after the air duct cleaning finishes is changing your furnace filter. It’s likely to accumulate some dust and debris during the cleaning process. There’s no need to replace the filter before the cleaning starts, as a dirty air filter won’t affect the cleaning process. Regularly replacing your air filter is one of the best steps you can take to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-keep-your-hvac-ductwork-clean.htm">keep your air ducts clean</a> in the months after a pro cleans them. The pro should clean up any mess left behind and reattach all the grates. </p></div>

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Q: Does my chimney impact my HVAC system?

• <div><p>In most homes, your chimney and HVAC are separate from each other. However, you can use your chimney to save on heating costs in the winter. Turn off your HVAC system and start a cozy fire, then watch the electric bills drop during the coldest months. Make sure your flue is closed when not in use so that you don&rsquo;t end up pumping heat or cool air from your system outside.</p></div>

Q: How long does skunk smell last in a house?

• <div><p>A mild skunk smell in your house can last up to three weeks, dissipating over time with proper ventilation. However, if you leave stronger smells untreated, they can last for months or years, becoming more difficult to remove the longer they sit. This is especially true of odors that have seeped into fabrics such as clothing or furniture or those in your pets&rsquo; fur.</p></div>

Q: How do I get water out of my air vents?

• <div><p>To get water out of AC vents, first identify the source of the water. Check other air vents in your home for signs of moisture. If you can&rsquo;t find any, look around the room for anything that might have seeped water in like an overwatered plant or a spill. Meanwhile, if you notice more than one air vent wet in other areas of your home, it&rsquo;s more than likely an issue with your insulation, roof, or air conditioner. Start by hiring an HVAC technician who can trace the source of the leak for you.</p></div>

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Knuckles Cleaning & Organization Services

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Knuckles Cleaning & Organization Services

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Hello, I’m Ashley, and I am super excited to be able to assist you with your household needs. I have multiple years experience in home organization and housekeeping, I can provide services on a flexible but reasonable schedule. I take great pride in my work ethic, and I complete every job/task I start. I was taught at a very young age that, when you are cleaning for others doesn’t matter who, you clean as though your cleaning for your grandmother/mother or anyone who great meaning to you was coming to visit your own home. And you as my future clients/costumers, can rest assured that you will be be put right there and I will aim to make your home/space as clean, comforting, and relaxing as I possibly can for you. After all a clean home is a happy home and a happy home creates comfort for us all. I thoroughly look forward to meeting you as my new clients/customers and hope to be able to make you happy with my work. Also, I have 2 specific rules. 1 be honest on condition of home,2 be kind

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

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Nancy C on July 2018

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Nancy C on July 2018

Geiler Home Services

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Geiler Home Services

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Customers say: Super punctual

1885 years of experience

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

"It went very well! Tim came to the apartment and looked at the issue. He told me that he will place the order for the new and more efficient unit than the old boiler and install asap. Tim's crew came the following Monday to demolish the old boiler and installed the new boiler on the same day. The new boiler was up and running on the same day. It was a smooth startup!"

Angie L on February 2021

Comfort Air Heating and Cooling Inc

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Comfort Air Heating and Cooling Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

2003 years of experience

Heating and Air Conditioning contractor KY license HM00862. Residential and commercial HVAC service, repair, and installation. Sheet metal fabrication shop to custom make our duct systems. Commercial refrigeration repairs and installations. Indoor air quality products. Geothermal repair and installation. Committed to quality work and customer satisfaction.

Cope Complete Floor Care

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Cope Complete Floor Care

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Customers say: Quick response

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We are a fully licensed and insured company with the goal to provide our customers with astonishing service and the best investment in cleaning carpets and restoring hard surfaces. We strive to ensure 100% satisfaction by providing professional, affordable high quality service. Our certified technicians are committed to continuing-education, and we provide them with the most advanced equipment in the industry. With Cope Complete Floor Care there are no surprises & no hidden charges. We'll clean your carpets or hard surface like it has never been cleaned before!

"Very professional and knowledgeable. Took longer than expected but he stayed with it until it was done. Very happy and would use again."

Steven G on September 2024

"Very professional and knowledgeable. Took longer than expected but he stayed with it until it was done. Very happy and would use again."

Steven G on September 2024

Stanley Steemer

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Stanley Steemer

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.

ACME Plumbing & Heating Inc

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ACME Plumbing & Heating Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

1967 years of experience

ACME Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to providing the best HVAC and plumbing solutions for homes and businesses in the Owensboro Area. You can rely on us to quickly address your plumbing issues or provide you with a heating and air solution that fits your unique needs. Since we've worked extensively in the Owensboro, KY area, we've earned a reputation for doing the job right the first time. See website for additional service areas.

"Charged for a full hour to be told my drain stopper was up. Felt taken advantage of and called to give feedback. Was angrily lectured like a child by some man that was presumably in charge. They're more expensive than most of their competitors but I always went with them because I thought their service was better. Never again."

Rebecca T on June 2025

"Charged for a full hour to be told my drain stopper was up. Felt taken advantage of and called to give feedback. Was angrily lectured like a child by some man that was presumably in charge. They're more expensive than most of their competitors but I always went with them because I thought their service was better. Never again."

Rebecca T on June 2025

Riverside Heating & Air is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. www.riversideheatingandair.biz

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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you have dirty vent covers, clogged air filters, noisy air ducts, or weak airflow, it might be time to get your air ducts cleaned. You should also call an HVAC professional if you notice any visible mold or believe that there are rodents or insects in your ductwork. Abnormally high energy bills can also be a sign of dirty ducts.

The only immediate step you need to take after the air duct cleaning finishes is changing your furnace filter. It’s likely to accumulate some dust and debris during the cleaning process. There’s no need to replace the filter before the cleaning starts, as a dirty air filter won’t affect the cleaning process. Regularly replacing your air filter is one of the best steps you can take to keep your air ducts clean in the months after a pro cleans them. The pro should clean up any mess left behind and reattach all the grates.

In most homes, your chimney and HVAC are separate from each other. However, you can use your chimney to save on heating costs in the winter. Turn off your HVAC system and start a cozy fire, then watch the electric bills drop during the coldest months. Make sure your flue is closed when not in use so that you don’t end up pumping heat or cool air from your system outside.

A mild skunk smell in your house can last up to three weeks, dissipating over time with proper ventilation. However, if you leave stronger smells untreated, they can last for months or years, becoming more difficult to remove the longer they sit. This is especially true of odors that have seeped into fabrics such as clothing or furniture or those in your pets’ fur.

To get water out of AC vents, first identify the source of the water. Check other air vents in your home for signs of moisture. If you can’t find any, look around the room for anything that might have seeped water in like an overwatered plant or a spill. Meanwhile, if you notice more than one air vent wet in other areas of your home, it’s more than likely an issue with your insulation, roof, or air conditioner. Start by hiring an HVAC technician who can trace the source of the leak for you.

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