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From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingYour 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.
Continue ReadingIs 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.
Continue ReadingWant to heat and cool your Ames home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?
Get a heat pump.
Continue ReadingWe 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.
Continue ReadingBut 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:
Continue ReadingIf 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.
Continue ReadingJust 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.
Continue ReadingNeed HVAC Service?
Contact the experts at C and K.
Call us at (515) 310-1174!