Furnaces Articles

At C and K, Inc., we take the safety of our customers in Iowa seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment ensures it’ll run smoothly the way it should when you need it. Investing your time and money in these seasonal maintenance tasks goes a long way to protect both your Iowa home and your HVAC investment, including your wallet. Well-running systems are more energy efficient, so they end up costing you less to run all season long.

The bad news is there is something wrong with your furnace. The good news is it can usually be repaired quickly.

On a frosty winter’s day here in Iowa, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Ankeny home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Iowa home and how much fuel is wasted.