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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 31, 2026

Our experienced furnace repair technicians will inspect and diagnose your furnace issue and resolve the concerns you are having.

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What Is Your Furnace Saying When It Pops, Booms, and Rattles

What Is Your Furnace Saying When It Pops, Booms, and Rattles

January 15, 2026

Every time your furnace kicks on, your Iowa home fills with familiar, mechanical sounds. There’s the gentle whoosh of air through ductwork, and the quiet hum of a blower motor.

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Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers. Photo of an elderly couple enjoying a hot beverage together in their kitchen.

Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers

December 31, 2025

If you are looking for an HVAC system that heats and cools your Ankeny home, lowers energy bills, and is easy on the environment and your budget, consider an air-source heat pump. 

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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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