Posts in Home Maintenance
Furnace Not Igniting? 6 Reasons and How to Fix It

Furnace not igniting? This is a common issue many homeowners (especially those in Utah) face. After all, no one wants to freeze during Utah’s cold fall and winter months! If your furnace is not igniting, there are several issues that could cause this. Read this guide from a professional HVAC company to learn about the top 6 reasons why furnaces won’t ignite and how to fix these problems.

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What is the Best AC Temperature for Sleeping?

Are you wondering what the best AC temperature for sleeping is? If so, you’re not alone! Many people ask whether warmer or cooler temperatures are better for sleeping. Read this post to learn why temperature matters for sleeping and what your air conditioner should be set to at night. Plus, learn top tips that will help you make sure your home is at the right temperature to sleep comfortably!

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House Hotter Than Thermostat Set? Here's Why and How to Fix It

House hotter than thermostat set? This is a common problem that many Utah residents face in their homes. If you’ve noticed that your house won’t cool down to what you set your thermostat to, there may be some problems with your thermostat or other parts of your Utah home's HVAC system. Here’s how to check whether your thermostat is working properly and fix potential thermostat problems.

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Inside Dryer Looks Burned (Here's Why)

Vent insider dryer looks burned? Here's why! Read this guide on everything you need to know about why the vent inside your dryer looks burned and whether it's a fire hazard. Do you also notice a burning smell from your dryer? If so, this could mean your dryer is overheating and needs to be professionally cleaned to get rid of blockages in the dryer's vents that are prohibiting it from working properly.

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How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell in House (DIY)

A smoke smell in your Utah home is never a welcome scent. From a cooking mishap, to a poorly-ventilated fireplace or wood stove, or perhaps a more serious house fire, all of these situations (and more) can lead to a strong, lingering smell of smoke in your home. Next thing you know, you’re frantically Googling, “how to get rid of smoke smell in house” to do whatever you can to have fresh-smelling air in your home.

If you’re wondering how to get rid of a smoke smell in your house, you’re in the right place! Here’s a comprehensive list of 15 DIY solutions for Utah residents who are trying to get rid of an unwanted smoke smell.

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Mold in Utah Homes: What You Need to Know

Mold in Utah homes is a very real problem that many residents deal with annually. Have you ever found mold in an area of your home in Utah? Do you know how to get rid of mold? Maybe you weren’t even aware that mold can pose a problem for Utah residents, especially considering Utah’s dry climate. Whatever your situation is, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about mold in Utah homes!

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What Does a Dead Mouse Smell Like (and How to Get Rid of It)

Are you a Utah homeowner wondering, "what does a dead mouse smell like?" If so, you're in the right place! Read this post to find out if the foul odor in your Utah home is from a dead rodent and what you can do to get rid of the smell. A rotten smell from a decaying dead mouse can last up to two weeks in Utah homes if not taken care of. Various steps, including ventilating your home and using an air purifier can help remove the smell from your house. Read the full post to find out more tips on how to get rid of a dead mouse smell in your Utah home.

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Breathe Wasatch Clean Air By Doing This (10 Tips)

If you live in Salt Lake City, Utah or on the Wasatch Front, you know that air quality in our area can be quite polluted! This pollution affects not only outdoor air quality, but also the air in our homes. Thankfully, breathing Wasatch clean air IS possible, with the help of things like air duct cleanings and air purifiers. Here are our top ten tips to ensure your Utah home has Wasatch clean air.

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5 Things You Need to Know about Home Renovation in Utah

Do you want to renovate or remodel your Utah home? If so, this post for home owners and those looking to buy a house in Utah will tell you the top 5 things you need to know about home renovation in Utah. Read this guide to learn more about Utah's building permit laws, typical renovation costs and budgets, and which renovations have the best return on investment in the Salt Lake City, UT market.

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Household Items You May Not Realize Are Polluting the Air Quality in Your Utah Home

Did you know indoor air pollution is often worse than outdoor air pollution in Utah? Many common household items surprisingly contribute to in-home air pollution, especially by releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air, which can cause many serious health effects for Utah residents. These are the top household items you may not realize are polluting the air quality in your Utah home.

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Why Dryer Vent Cleaning Is Important for Utah Homes

Dryer vent cleaning is essential for promoting safety and health in Utah homes. Each year, dryers cause nearly three thousand home fires in the United States. For Utah homeowners, unclean dryer vents can not only pose a fire hazard, but can also increase exposure to mold and allergens. This means Utah residents' clothes won't be cleaned well and could increase expenses. Crystal Clean Vents is a top Utah dryer vent cleaning company that can service all your dryer vent cleaning needs.

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The Ultimate Spring Checklist To Maintain Your Utah Home

As Utah homeowners, springtime means catching up on the home maintenance tasks you couldn’t get to during the winter. Along with your annual spring cleaning, you need to ensure Utah's winter storms didn’t damage your home. To best maintain your home in Utah, you should inspect your house's roof, windows, air ducts, and woodwork. Read this post for the ultimate spring checklist to maintain your Utah home.

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How Poor Indoor Air Quality Is Affecting Your Asthma

Did you know that approximately nine percent of adults and seven percent of kids in Utah have asthma? Indoor air quality in Utah can be quite polluted, which can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms for Utah residents. Decreasing outdoor air quality and other environmental factors in Utah further increase the amount of asthmatic attacks Utahns experience. Indoor air quality can be increased through various measures to help ensure that people with asthma in Utah are breathing clean air.

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How Clean Indoor Air Improved These Utah Residents' Lives

Are you a Utah resident who is considering air duct cleaning for your home? As an experienced Utah air duct cleaning company, we could chat your ear off all day about why we think this is a good idea. However, you don’t have to take our word for it. Instead, read these air duct cleaning reviews from Utah residents about how clean indoor air in their homes has improved their lives.

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6 Easy DIY Home Maintenance Hacks (Utah)

In Utah, home maintenance seems to be a never-ending chore. And it can get expensive to call in professionals for every little thing. Has your sink been draining slower and slower or has the caulking in your bathroom turned pitch black? Luckily, there are some easy DIY maintenance tricks that will help you keep your home in tip-top shape. Read on for a few tricks you can use to ward off sewer backups, allergens, and more.

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The ultimate Winter Checklist for Utah homes

Chilly temperatures, cloudy skies and an increasing amount of Christmas tunes... winter is here! Is your Utah home ready for the colder months? This checklist will help you keep track of all the small home maintenance tasks, so your Utah home will be in great shape this season! Find your Winter House Maintenance Checklist in this blog post.

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You Won't Believe What We Found in These Utah Air Ducts!

Sometimes, we find downright freaky things while cleaning the air ducts and dryer vents of Utah homes—and not just in old homes either—we’ve found things in newly built homes too! So if you're into some excitement, check out this lineup of our craziest finds. It's sure to make your hair stand on end! And make you wonder what might be lurking in your duct system! We’re sure you’ll be calling us to clear out your ducts too!

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Your Fall Checklist to Maintain Your Utah Home

There’s always so much to do in and around the house, it’s no wonder you might feel overwhelmed! This checklist will help you keep track of all the small home maintenance tasks. If you follow this quarterly checklist, your Utah home will be in great shape for every season! Find your Fall House Maintenance Checklist in this blog post.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer (Utah)

Summer in Utah means that temperatures are steadily rising until it’s too hot to work or sleep in. Thankfully, most homes have air conditioning to lower the indoor temperatures, but the electricity costs during the hot summer months could be significantly higher because of the energy it takes to cool your house. Enjoy your summer without breaking the bank with these 5 ways to lower your utility bill and save on air conditioning costs.

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