What does professional HVAC maintenance include?

• <div><p>During your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-expect-during-pre-season-hvac-service-call.htm">HVAC preseason maintenance call</a>, your contractor will inspect the system for any problems and make small adjustments for better efficiency. Tasks include, though are not limited to: </p><ul><li><p>Changing filters</p></li><li><p>Checking the thermostat</p></li><li><p>Clearing away dust and debris</p></li><li><p>Checking for mold</p></li><li><p>Inspecting electrical elements</p></li><li><p>Inspecting condensate lines and drain</p></li><li><p>Cleaning evaporator coils</p></li><li><p>Ensuring ignition function</p></li></ul><p>While you can do some of these services yourself, hiring a professional to keep HVAC equipment running can be helpful. These experts know what to look for and may be able to spot potential issues before they become problems. Many HVAC companies offer annual maintenance plans.</p></div>

Can I clean my smoke shelf myself?

• <div><p>You may be able to clean your smoke shelf yourself, though it depends on whether you can reach the shelf with the tools you have. If you cannot see through the chimney damper to the shelf, it’s better to rely on a professional chimney specialist. It’s also wise to get a professional if you see creosote buildup, which is typically hard, shiny, and sometimes sticky. A pro has the correct tools and safety equipment to properly clean out the chimney.</p></div>

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Q: What actions are recommended if poor air quality is detected?

• <div><p>Professionals suggest through ventilation, source removal, or filtration systems.</p></div>

Q: What room should you not install return air ducts?

• <div><p>Return air ducts shouldn't be installed in closets, bathrooms, garages, kitchens, boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and attics. Kitchens can have return ducts if they only serve that kitchen and are at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances. Similarly, return ducts can only be installed in garages if they're part of a forced-air system that only serves the garage.</p></div>

Q: Is it mold or dust in my air vent?

• <div><p>You normally won&rsquo;t see any dust or mold actively floating out of your vent, but you might notice your vent looks dirty. Mold will cling to the sides and collect almost like black soot. Dust will look, well, dusty, but there will usually be a heavy buildup so expect thick gray layers on the bottom and sometimes the sides of the vent. <b>If you suspect you have mold in your vents, call a professional immediately. </b></p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
The workers are fantastic. Everyone was so pleasant. They clean up after themselves. They all work so well together.
Leigh Thomas Construction
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Reviewed in June 2022
Excellent! Matt even cleaned and re-colored and sealed our 15 year old colored stamped borders on our driveway giving it a brand new look! The patio is amazing!
Md Concrete
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Reviewed in April 2022
Professional, timely service cleaning all of the heating ducts and cold air return throughout my house.
Warwas Heating & Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2017
Ben P. arrived on time. Assessed the situation and set out to unclog the pipe. It didn't take long before the pipe was clear and everything was working fine. Ben was polite, explained the situation to us. He left the kitchen clean. Yes we would use again.
Weld & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2017
Haven't had any troubles since. So went very well. Stay dry had taken there time in a quick and quality for tearing up my basement do to the type of job. Which I expected. They did there best to clean up and didn't leave nothing behind.
stay-dry
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Reviewed in February 2016
I contacted the company that made the boiler and sent pictures of how the fresh air intake and exhaust had been installed. They sent me diagrams as to how they should be installed. Randalls had installed them in reverse of how they should have been installed. When the service guys came several...
Randall Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
He is very professional and knowledgable. He is also a good source for questions. I use him for many questions. Always cleans up after himself. Very prompt. Very professional. He gives high quality, professional service.
Montgomery Electric Inc
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Reviewed in October 2012
First I got an estimate and decided to have Aire Serv install my new furnace. The workers were professional and they showed up to work when they said they would. The installation went well and they showed me how my furnace operated and they even programmed my thermostat. Over all I was very...
Aire Serv of Northeastern Minnesota
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Reviewed in May 2012
He did a fast good job and did not charge us much. I was expecting to pay about a thousand bucks and it was only two hundred. We have a huge tree in our yard and it was touching the roof. It was just huge and he needed to cut it way down and he did. When he came we left to go out to eat. We were...
CARPENTER BROTHERS TREE & STUMP REMOVAL
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Reviewed in August 2011
We decided on a Mini Split because of our situation. No duct work in the house and we were very familiar with Mini Split AC units having lived in Asia for three years. They are very efficient units. We contacted Summit Mechanical at a Home Show in Duluth and were very impressed with the Fujtsu...
Summit Mechanical Service Inc
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Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Second Nature, formerly FilterEasy, empowers its members to achieve long-lasting, sustainable home wellness with convenient subscription plans, including high-quality home air filters and refrigerator water filters. We exist to simplify home wellness, to make it so easy and convenient that it becomes second nature. Learn about our products and subscribe at www.SecondNature.com/home.

Global Plasma Solutions

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Global Plasma Solutions

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Global Plasma Solutions is a manufacturing company that sells air purification systems primarily into the commercial and residential markets. Home owners can benenfit from our systems as they are easily adapted to any HVAC system. Go to www.gpshvac.com to find a certified contractor near you to have one installed within your home.

Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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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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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

During your HVAC preseason maintenance call, your contractor will inspect the system for any problems and make small adjustments for better efficiency. Tasks include, though are not limited to:

Changing filters
Checking the thermostat
Clearing away dust and debris
Checking for mold
Inspecting electrical elements
Inspecting condensate lines and drain
Cleaning evaporator coils
Ensuring ignition function

While you can do some of these services yourself, hiring a professional to keep HVAC equipment running can be helpful. These experts know what to look for and may be able to spot potential issues before they become problems. Many HVAC companies offer annual maintenance plans.

Professionals suggest through ventilation, source removal, or filtration systems.

You may be able to clean your smoke shelf yourself, though it depends on whether you can reach the shelf with the tools you have. If you cannot see through the chimney damper to the shelf, it’s better to rely on a professional chimney specialist. It’s also wise to get a professional if you see creosote buildup, which is typically hard, shiny, and sometimes sticky. A pro has the correct tools and safety equipment to properly clean out the chimney.

Return air ducts shouldn't be installed in closets, bathrooms, garages, kitchens, boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and attics. Kitchens can have return ducts if they only serve that kitchen and are at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances. Similarly, return ducts can only be installed in garages if they're part of a forced-air system that only serves the garage.

You normally won’t see any dust or mold actively floating out of your vent, but you might notice your vent looks dirty. Mold will cling to the sides and collect almost like black soot. Dust will look, well, dusty, but there will usually be a heavy buildup so expect thick gray layers on the bottom and sometimes the sides of the vent. If you suspect you have mold in your vents, call a professional immediately.

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