Duct Discoveries: Surprising Finds and How to Safeguard Your Home
2017-09-19
Have you ever been confused by a lack of airflow in your home — even with your energy bills skyrocketing?
Or maybe you've caught a whiff of something foul you just can’t explain?
There may be a reason. And it might be hiding in your ductwork.
🧭 When HVAC Contractors Become Treasure Hunters
It turns out that HVAC professionals often double as accidental explorers, uncovering everything from the disgusting to the downright bizarre.
Miami, Florida: A Messy Mystery
One contractor reported discovering:
- Recreational drugs and other contraband
- Empty food and drink wrappers
Was it a nightwalking mishap? A wild party gone wrong? A toddler on a mission?
No one knows… but it’s a solid reminder of what might be lurking out of sight.
🐾 Critter Chaos
From Waterloo to the UK, contractors have found all kinds of animals that didn’t belong:
- Mice
- Cats
- An iguana
- A tarantula (!)
- A small fox
- And yes... even a possum
These uninvited guests often go unnoticed until the smell of decay starts seeping through the vents. Yikes.
📼 The Kid Who Loved VHS (Scarborough, ON)
One of the more wholesome — yet strange — discoveries happened in Scarborough.
When a family complained about poor airflow, contractors opened the ducts and found:
- 45 VHS tapes
- 19 books
It turns out their child had been secretly storing his collection in the vents for safe keeping. Not creepy — just creative (and very dusty).
🔮 Haunted Heat: The Ouija Board Find
Over in the UK, a construction crew stumbled on something straight out of a horror movie:
A vintage Ouija board, stuffed into a heating vent.
Safe to say no one volunteered to be the one to pull it out.
💨 The Real Takeaway: Clean Your Ducts
While most of these duct discoveries are rare, they highlight one important fact:
🧼 Your ducts need attention.
Routine duct inspections and cleanings can:
- Improve the air you breathe
- Increase system efficiency
- Reduce energy bills
- Help avoid nasty surprises (or smells)
Need Peace of Mind?
If it’s been a while since your last duct inspection — or you're worried about airflow — we’re here to help.
Book a service with Afterglow and breathe easier, knowing what’s not hiding in your home.
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