Short answer: not every low price is a scam, but “$99 whole-house duct cleaning” offers often turn into much larger bills once the crew is inside. The advertised price usually covers only a few vents or the main trunk, with extra charges for every additional vent, the furnace, “sanitizing” or “mould treatment”. A proper cleaning...
Short answer: freeze it, then lift it. For gum, hold an ice cube in a plastic bag on the gum until it is hard, then chip it off with a dull knife. For candle wax, let it harden, scrape off what you can, then lay a brown paper bag over the rest and press with...
Short answer: a musty basement smell almost always means moisture. Find and fix the source first: leaks, poor drainage, high humidity or a past flood. Then dry the space with a dehumidifier, and clean the carpet, rugs, upholstery and other soft materials that absorbed the odour. Air fresheners only cover it up. Common sources High...
Short answer: pick up everything on the floor, move small and fragile furniture, point out stains and pet areas, keep pets and children in another room, and make sure the crew can park close to your door. In a condo, book the elevator and parking with your building first. A little preparation means a faster...
Short answer: carpet cleaning in Toronto, Vaughan and Richmond Hill is usually priced by the room or by square footage, with stairs, pet treatment, heavy soiling and protector added on. A condo bedroom costs far less than a whole detached house with stairs and a basement. The fairest way to compare is a written quote...
Short answer: yes. Lint is highly flammable, and a clogged vent traps heat inside the dryer and the duct. When hot air cannot escape, temperatures rise and lint near the heat source can catch fire. Cleaning the lint screen after every load and the full vent at least once a year are the two simplest...
Short answer: condo dryer vents often run a long way through the ceiling to an exterior wall, with several bends along the way. Long, bent runs collect lint faster than a short vent in a house, so many condo dryers slowly lose drying power. Cleaning the full run every 6 to 12 months keeps drying...
Short answer: the most common cause is a clogged or crushed dryer vent. When hot, damp air cannot escape, the clothes stay wet and the dryer runs longer and hotter. Clean the lint screen, check that the duct behind the dryer is not crushed, and see whether the outside flap opens when the dryer runs....
Short answer: rigid or semi-rigid metal is the safer choice for a dryer vent. Thin ribbed foil and plastic (vinyl) ducts crush easily, trap more lint in their ridges and are not suited to the heat a dryer produces. Many dryer manufacturers specify metal duct in their installation instructions, so check your dryer manual. The...
Short answer: at least once a year for most homes. Clean it every 6 to 12 months if you do laundry every day, have pets, or have a long vent run, which includes most condos. Clean it right away if clothes take longer to dry, the dryer gets very hot, or you smell burning. Cleaning...