Author: Colin Harms

  • EASY​ Clean Out Bin

    EASY​ Clean Out Bin

    Here at Hypervac we put a lot of time and effort into innovation and trying to make everyone’s lives better, easier and simpler. One of the big innovations we did a few years ago is our HAVAC Vac system where we actually have a direct drive from the engine to the fan, but we have…

  • The new Dynafin Blade and HAVAC system

    The new Dynafin Blade and HAVAC system

    Here at Hypervac we put a lot of time and effort into innovation and trying to make everyone’s lives better, easier and simpler. One of the big innovations we did a few years ago is our HAVAC Vac system where we actually have a direct drive from the engine to the fan, but we have…

  • Hack Duct Cleaning Equipment

    Hack Duct Cleaning Equipment

    You may have seen them and not even known they were supposed to be for duct cleaning. 25 years ago the main method for professional duct cleaning was the Power Vac Truck, and there of course were always the guys we called the “hack” duct cleaners trying to pass themselves off as professionals by bolting…

  • How much suction is really needed for air duct cleaning?

    How much suction is really needed for air duct cleaning?

    50 years ago the most acceptable method of duct cleaning was to use a big duct truck, tie in an 8” hose and bang the ducting with a hammer and when possible throw a broom down and pull back the debris into the vac hose. Then along came air pressure to the duct trucks and…

  • Don’t get caught in the trap.

    Don’t get caught in the trap.

    You will find other vac units that cost less, but be careful, what you are willing to sacrifice to save. After a little investigating you’ll probably find the cheaper units weigh a lot more meaning you will always need extra labor, have half the suction meaning it will take longer and at the end of…

  • Agitation tools, what to use and when.

    Agitation tools, what to use and when.

    There are a lot of tools for agitating debris inside the ducts: There are the old faith full tools known as a reverse skip line, forward skip line and a blow gun, these 3 tools are must haves, you simply can do duct cleaning with out them. Then there are the more advanced cleaning tools,…