How do I know if my HVAC damper is open or closed?

• <div><p>There should be a lever outside the duct that you can open and close. In the horizontal position, it’s open, and in the vertical position, it’s closed.</p></div>

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Q: What happens if you don’t clean your house regularly?

• <div><p>Not cleaning your house on a regular basis can lead to elevated allergen levels, pest problems, mold growth, damaged belongings, and parts of your home falling into disrepair. Consistent cleaning prevents problems that can lead to illness and ensures you&rsquo;re aware of the condition of everything in your home so you can maintain and repair things as needed.</p></div>

Q: Can dirty return air vents make you sick?

• <div><p>You can experience respiratory problems if your return air vents are dirty. While this doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean dirty return air vents will make you sick, they can exacerbate symptoms of respiratory illness, such as sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. This is due to the extra contaminants in the air, which may include allergens and dander that can affect people with allergy sensitivities.</p></div>

Q: What do housekeepers not clean?

• <div><p>Most housekeepers won&rsquo;t handle tasks that require specialized equipment or training, like <a href="https://www.angi.com/companylist/carpet-cleaning.htm">carpet shampooing</a>, window washing at high levels, or outdoor cleaning. Housekeepers typically dust, vacuum, mop, wash dishes, clean surfaces, and launder linens. It&rsquo;s best to clarify what services are included before hiring to make sure you&rsquo;re on the same page.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if an AC vent is open or closed?

• <div><p>There are a few ways to determine if a vent is open or closed. You can inspect the vent and examine the position of the fins. If there are spaces between them, the vent is open. If the fins are flat and touching, the vent is closed. You can also stand under the vent when the system is running to see if you feel air flowing through it.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2026

Reviewed in February 2024
Recently had our backyard transformed with a new concrete patio. Cameron was professional, arriving on time and ready to work. They walked us through the whole process, making sure we were on the same page with the design and finish we wanted. They were respectful with our space, cleaning up at...
Cameron Pinkerton
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Reviewed in March 2021
Great! From the moment I met John til the end, everyone was professional and the job was fantastic. Always on time, cleaned up every night and kept me informed along the way. Would definitely use again.
TERCO CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in September 2017
We were so pleased to find a company with such a good work ethic. Brenda was very good at listening to the problem we were having with our AC and made an appointment for the very next morning. Jason called before he came and showed up exactly when he said he would. He was very professional and...
Robbins Heating And AC
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Reviewed in December 2016
I have used them for numerous projects. Always on time, on budget & they clean up after their work.
S&G Custom Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
He did a good job. My only reservation was the he said he would call me back that day with a price to clean my shower surround and he didn't get back to me.
BRAVO CLEANING & RESTORATION
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Reviewed in April 2016
Bret did an excellent job in all respects. When he first came out to begin the project we discovered that one of the metal columns he was supposed to build around had shifted. He could have ignored the problem and built a stone column around the defective column. However, instead he...
RUNDQUIST MASONRY
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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.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

"excellent - Klean Force uses an outside lab to analyze the mold & determine type which I think is important. Gary was very responsive and when they started remediation, the black mold was worse than expected. They were helpful in determining the source of the leak, which confirmed the fix we had done. The remediation was a neat as possible. I would recommend them for any testing and remediation."

Jon S on December 2018

"excellent - Klean Force uses an outside lab to analyze the mold & determine type which I think is important. Gary was very responsive and when they started remediation, the black mold was worse than expected. They were helpful in determining the source of the leak, which confirmed the fix we had done. The remediation was a neat as possible. I would recommend them for any testing and remediation."

Jon S on December 2018

Comfort Solutions Mechanical

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Comfort Solutions Mechanical

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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.

Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Second Nature (Formerly FilterEasy)

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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.

Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

There should be a lever outside the duct that you can open and close. In the horizontal position, it’s open, and in the vertical position, it’s closed.

Not cleaning your house on a regular basis can lead to elevated allergen levels, pest problems, mold growth, damaged belongings, and parts of your home falling into disrepair. Consistent cleaning prevents problems that can lead to illness and ensures you’re aware of the condition of everything in your home so you can maintain and repair things as needed.

You can experience respiratory problems if your return air vents are dirty. While this doesn’t necessarily mean dirty return air vents will make you sick, they can exacerbate symptoms of respiratory illness, such as sneezing, wheezing, and coughing. This is due to the extra contaminants in the air, which may include allergens and dander that can affect people with allergy sensitivities.

Most housekeepers won’t handle tasks that require specialized equipment or training, like carpet shampooing, window washing at high levels, or outdoor cleaning. Housekeepers typically dust, vacuum, mop, wash dishes, clean surfaces, and launder linens. It’s best to clarify what services are included before hiring to make sure you’re on the same page.

There are a few ways to determine if a vent is open or closed. You can inspect the vent and examine the position of the fins. If there are spaces between them, the vent is open. If the fins are flat and touching, the vent is closed. You can also stand under the vent when the system is running to see if you feel air flowing through it.

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