Glossary Vortex Air

Don't know what an air exchanger is or why you need to clean your dryer vent? Don't stress.
Here's a simple, local glossary to help you better understand what we do-and why it's important for your health and your home.

We kept it simple, without complicated words.
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Ventilation ducts

The pipes that carry hot or cold air into your home.

Air exchanger

A system that changes the air in your home for fresh outside air.

Heat pump

A device that heats in winter and cools in summer.

Central system

A complete heating or cooling system for the whole house.

Furnace

The system that heats your home with warm air.

Wall-mounted unit (wall-mounted air conditioner)

A wall-mounted air conditioner, often used for a single room or floor.

Dryer duct

The pipe that exhausts hot air from your dryer to the outside.

Bathroom fan

The little fan that removes humidity from the bathroom to prevent mildew.

Complete inspection

A complete check of your ducts to find out what needs to be cleaned or repaired.

Decontamination

A thorough cleaning to remove bacteria, mould and contaminants.

Elimination of odors

Treatment to remove unpleasant odours (dust, damp, animals, etc.).

Indoor air quality

The purity of the air you breathe at home.

Fine particles / Allergens

Allergy-causing dust, pollen, animal hair and mold.

Complete cleaning

A service that cleans your entire ventilation system from A to Z.

Preventive cleaning

Regular maintenance to prevent dirt build-up and keep the air healthy.

HVAC system maintenance

Just a quick note to say that we're taking care of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

HEPA filter

A highly efficient filter that traps almost all small particles.

Law 25-compliant system

We respect Quebec law to protect your personal information.

Consent banners

The little message informing you that we use cookies when you visit our site.

Conversion tunnel

A simple path (like a form or an ebook) to guide you in requesting a service.

Call to action (CTA)

A button (e.g. "Reserve now") that invites you to take action.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Techniques to make our site appear higher on Google.

GMB (Google My Business)

Our Google profile where you'll find our info, reviews and phone number.