It’s hard to believe that some people purposefully try to cheat others out of their money, but nevertheless, some have and probably will continue to try to trick others into paying for residential ‘duct cleaning’ that’s little more than duct vacuuming.

So, how can you tell what’s a scam and what isn’t? For starters, it’s pretty unlikely that a reputable Saskatoon duct cleaning service will call you. Instead, you will be calling them! Even still, you need to be able to identify a reputable company from a scam and here is how you can do so:

• The price is too low or the sale price seems too good to be true
• They say there’s a supposed danger and they attempt to aggressively up-sell their services
• The job is done in under two hours
• They don’t have credentials or references to show you
• They’re very anxious to do the work for you as soon as possible, rather than on your time
• They attempt to scare you by saying that you need to leave your home because there’s mold
• They don’t have a local telephone number or address
• They have no online reviews or they have poor reviews

If you notice any of the above, it’s best to end the relationship, right then and there. Even if they are already in your home, you don’t have to agree to any additional services, nor do you need to leave your home just because they say you should. Once you’re finished with them, you can find a reputable Saskatoon duct cleaning service that has testimonials, credentials, online reviews, and a local address and telephone number. Once you’ve hired a reputable company, like McIvor Power Vac, you will know the difference between true professionals and a scam.