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Hot Dogs Stayin’ Cool – Tips on Surviving the Texas Summer
Well, here we are again, with the longest day of the year just a few days behind us, and the Fourth of July just spittin' distance away... We're in Full Swing Texas Summer. Yee Haw! And like every year, Power Vac America is particularly interested in providing you...
Not in my House(plant)! The Myth of how Plants Improve Indoor Air Quality
If you’re concerned about how to improve indoor air quality, it’s likely that you've run across the idea that houseplants can help purify the air inside your home or office. Sounds promising, and even probable… Let’s see, page one from a Google search for “indoor air...
Getting Cozy with the Cold
This year, Houston was invited to celebrate winter first-hand. No settling for greeting-card snowscapes sent from relatives up North, or icicle day-dreams during a balmy January afternoon. Nope. This year, we got the real thing: snow and ice and lots of cold! But...
In Memory of Walter Garrett III
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of a very important member of the Power Vac America family, Walter Garrett III. Walter was best known for his joking in serious situations, thinking he was the best domino player on earth, hands down being the loudest...
Post-Harvey Flood Clean-up
A home in Houston's Energy Corridor that was flooded by Hurricane Harvey. (photo credit: Revolution Messaging) Flooding in Texas As Houston and the surrounding areas continue to recover from this disastrous event, we hope that you, your family, and your...
Flex Duct – To replace or not to replace?
To Clean or To Replace: The Flex Duct Conundrum Can your client's flex duct be cleaned? The contractors and engineers that we work with often assume that if there's flex duct, it's going to need to be replaced. But our answer is: Well, it depends. Is it...