50 years old or 18,250 days young! 50 years ago Power Vac began an epic journey that would ultimately bring our company to the forefront of the Duct Cleaning Industry. We are humbled as we look back at the journey we have taken. At the same time, we …
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Air Conditioner Freezing Up
Air Conditioner is Freezing Freezing of your AC coil occurs when the refrigerant inside a central air conditioning unit falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, Canadians would measure it as 0 degrees Celcius. What is actually happening is the humidity that surrounds the coils is freezing up. The coils become encased in ice and the air …
Is Window Condensation a Problem
What Is Condensation? Is your Window glass “sweating” in the winter . Is water beading or ice forming on the inside surface of your windows? Don’t be too quick to blame the windows! There’s a good chance that what you are seeing is condensation, a sign that there is excess humidity in your home. Humidity …
Air Duct Cleaning After Renovations
Should you clean your ductwork after a renovation Should you invest your money in Air Duct Cleaning after completing your home renovation or home remodeling project? Customers frequently ask this question after a renovation project (bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, finishing the basement ) or any other extensive remodel project where a lot of …
Pet Dander in the Ductwork
Pet Hair in the Duct work can create Indoor Air Quality Issues Many people young and old suffer from respiratory illnesses such as allergies or asthma. Asthama today is a common problem It is also estimated that 10 to 15 percent of this number overall is allergic to dog or cat dander. Most of us have …
Do I Need A Furnace Humidifier
Furnace Humidifiers A Furnace Humidifier should be a required component of your heading system. A humidifier installed directly into your cooling and heating system will introduces humidity in the form of water vapor into the air that travels through heating ducts. The level of humidity is then monitored and controlled by your thermostat, just like the …
The Importance of furnace filter changes
As we get ready for winter, there are many things to do in the yard as well as in the house. One of the important tasks that is often overlooked is replacing the furnace filter. The main purpose of a furnace filter is to protect the blower fan and equipment from all the …
Air Make Up Systems
Call Power Vac Winnipeg for your Commercial Duct Cleaning Needs This video will show how a standard make-up air ventilation system works and the benefits of preventive maintenance on this critical system in your building. You will see a professional tradesperson carry out a typical preventative maintenance call, as well as some simple tasks …
Choose a NADCA certified contractor
Choose a NADCA certified duct cleaning contractor for your next HVAC Remediation project NADCA members work in accordance with the Association’s ACR Standard, which provides guidance on the proper and safe techniques required during HVAC Inspection, Maintenance and Restoration procedures. At least one employee of each NADCA member company must receive NADCA’s Air System Cleaning Specialist …
Power Vac Tools of the trade
Power Vac commercial duct cleaning services provide HVAC remediation services in health care facilities. The increased focus on infection control standards today requires a reliable contamination solution that can be deployed quickly. Our EDU portable containment unit provides temporary containment of airborne particles during normal facility operations. It provides isolation while allowing the operation of …