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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 30, 2025

From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

April 21, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Iowa home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

March 28, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

March 14, 2025

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

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Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Ankeny house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Photo of a man looking outside while talking on his phone.

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?

February 27, 2025

Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Ankeny house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running.

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

February 14, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Ames home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

January 24, 2025

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Ankeny encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our C and K Inc professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.

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5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair. Service and repair of gas tankless water heater concept.

5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

January 15, 2025

But like any hardworking appliance, it can run into issues from time to time. Knowing the signs that your water heater needs repair can save you from a cold shower or a major plumbing disaster. Here are five key indicators from C and K, Inc. that your water heater might be in trouble:

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man looking out of his window from his living room couch, seemingly concerned.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 27, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Ames home.

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What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes? Icicles hanging from a brown pipe. Frozen water and metal surface, winter time concept. selective focus shallow depth of field photo.

What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes?

December 16, 2024

Just like everything else in life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Having a flooded first or second floor in the middle of the night in your Boone home can most times be prevented with some easy strategies.

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