Your Dryer Vent

Have you had your dryer vent cleaned? Did you know that you should? Dryers in homes must be properly vented to the outside to allow for ventilation of exhaust. Over time, that vent will accumulate lint. If this lint is not properly and regularly removed, it can become a fire hazard. Natural gas clothes dryers [...]

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What Is Air Duct Cleaning?

Most of you are now aware that indoor air pollution is a serious issue. Many allergies and medical conditions can be attributed to the contaminants that you may be breathing while in your home. At Modern PURAIR® we specialize in your home’s indoor air quality and in ways we can help improve the air that [...]

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Stay Cool This Summer And Save Money

Once the warm weather hits, the hum of air conditioners will fill the air. If you are like myself then any way to save money on your utility bills will put as big a smile on your face as the hot summer weather does! A few easy and simple things you can do to conserve [...]

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Canadian Environment Week

June 3 – 9, 2012 Just some information for you all. This week is Canadian Environment Week, a time to celebrate achievements in addressing climate change and reducing air pollution. The United Nations declared 2012 to be the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. So raise awareness of the importance of increasing sustainable access [...]

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How A Furnace Works

Continuing on with my theme of how things work, here is an overview of the furnace in your home. Heating accounts for 35% – 50% of energy costs in the average home. A high-efficiency gas furnace can reduce your overall energy use and help you save money. By reducing your energy consumption, efficient home heating [...]

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Coil Cleaning

 Did you know that annually cleaning HVAC coils reduces energy consumption in most cases enough to pay for the cleaning cost in six months? This means for every dollar spent cleaning coils correctly, there is an equal dollar in energy savings for each unit. Did you know that neglecting condenser and evaporator coils can increase [...]

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Dryer Vent Cleaning

“Every year there are over 16,000 preventable fires in North America unnecessarily causing over $100 Million in property damage and the personal injury of over 400 people.” – Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC™) Over the years, a build-up of lint is common in the dryer vent.  The lint trap only catches approximately 10% of the [...]

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How Mercedes is helping Modern PURAIR build a green brand.

In May of 2001, my father and I started Modern Furnace and Air Duct Cleaning Ltd., here in Kelowna, BC.   We purchased a brand new “old school” duct cleaning truck, and ventured back into the world of HVAC cleaning after being out of it for several years. WOW!  Have times ever changed. In May [...]

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Eight Indications That Tell You It Is Time For Air Duct Cleaning

When it comes to knowing when it’s time to have your air ventilation system inspected and cleaned, many people may not be able to recognize the signs of a dirty system. Generally speaking, if you have no memory of the last time your system was cleaned, it’s probably been too long. A good rule of [...]

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WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER PICK THE CHEAPEST PRICE!

This article warns consumers that low prices are not the only thing they should consider when choosing an HVAC cleaning company. Those low prices may be too good to be true.    SAN ANTONIO – If you suffer from allergies, you’ll probably do anything to feel better. And doing anything could include taking advantage of [...]

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