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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality. Photo of a father and son sitting in armchairs enjoying the fireplace together.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

December 15, 2025

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Boone, creating some significant health problems. At C and K, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace. Close up photo of a gas furnace flame burner.

10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

November 30, 2025

Winter in Ames is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

Common Sewer Odors in Your Home: What’s That Smell?

November 15, 2025

It wasn’t you. Your spouse isn’t home, and the dog is in the other room. So what is it you smell, and where is it coming from? 

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How Ames Homeowners Are Reimagining Comfort with Heat Pumps

How Ames Homeowners Are Reimagining Comfort with Heat Pumps

November 7, 2025

Drive through Ames and you’ll notice a growing trend: homes with new, quiet, efficient heat pump systems. It’s not just about keeping comfortable. It’s about saving energy, embracing innovation, and joining a community that’s leading Iowa toward a cleaner future.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 31, 2025

A heat pump offers both the heating and cooling you need for indoor comfort, but routine maintenance is critical for it to remain in peak condition.

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How to Unclog Your Slow-Draining Toilet in Boone. Close up photo of ceramic bowl toilet in domestic bathroom with a box of tools.

How to Unclog Your Slow-Draining Toilet in Boone

October 15, 2025

You have a slow-draining toilet, and it is more than just an annoyance.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blue light.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

September 29, 2025

Learning all the intricacies of your HVAC equipment ensures you get the most value out of your heating and cooling system.

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3 Health Benefits of Using Your AC While Sleeping. Photo of a young woman sleeping soundly in her bed.

3 Health Benefits of Using Your AC While Sleeping

September 16, 2025

A good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. Sleep affects everything from your mood and energy levels to your immune system and physical health. That’s why maintaining a comfortable sleeping environment is so important, especially during warm nights when high temperatures can disrupt your rest.

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close-up of an air conditioner fan.

5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance Is Essential

August 29, 2025

According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.

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3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Photo of a black air conditioning unit installed outside of a brick home.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 15, 2025

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Boone as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Iowa.

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