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Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Weather. Gloved hands holding house in winter.

Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Weather

November 15, 2024

Bursting pipes are one of the most common issues with freezing weather. A half-inch pipe can spew as much as 50 gallons per minute! If you turn on your faucet and only a trickle comes out, it could be because of a frozen pipe.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall. Photo of a kitchen or living room window looking out to an autumn view.

5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 30, 2024

Get ready for cooler weather here in Ankeny—fall is around the corner! When the outdoor temperatures start to drop, you probably will spend more time inside your home. Be sure to focus on enhancing your indoor air quality (IAQ) so that you can boost your overall home comfort and enjoy the autumn season to its fullest.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 15, 2024

You could save up to 30 percent on your energy bill when you perform maintenance that support ideal system efficiency, according to the IAQA.

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What Maintenance is Needed for a Ductless System?

September 30, 2024

The Environmental Working Group agrees a well-maintained filtration system may have the greatest impact on your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater Instead? Service and repair of gas tankless water heater concept.

Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater Instead?

September 16, 2024

It’s a terrible moment when you step into the shower and find you have no hot water. Best case scenario—your spouse just ran a load of white clothes on hot in the washing machine, turned on the dishwasher, and took a leisurely hot shower a few minutes ago. Worst case scenario—you have a broken water heater.

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Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up. Frozen ac units.

Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

August 29, 2024

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing an air conditioner freeze up.

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Don't Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A STATE Guide to Humidity Control. Raindrop on window with Handle Blur tree background Rainy Season.

Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Iowa Guide to Humidity Control

August 15, 2024

Our nearby licensed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians can help zap the humidity inside your Ankeny home. Whether installing a whole-home dehumidifier or addressing the airflow inside your home, we’ll offer practical solutions that fit your budget and needs.

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Innovations in Cooling Technology: Keeping Your Home Comfortable and Efficient

August 1, 2024

As summer heats up, the quest for the most efficient and effective cooling solutions becomes paramount. With advances in technology, modern cooling systems not only enhance comfort but also offer significant energy savings and environmental benefits. 

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living. Blue and gray modern living room with sofa, armchair and air conditioner.

Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

July 15, 2024

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause? Drop of water falling from faucet. Water supply cuts due to drought. Severe restrictions measures for water saving. Increase in prices and taxes on the water bill.

 What Problems Can a Leaky Faucet Cause?

June 28, 2024

Don’t let even small issues continue in your Iowa home. Our experts want to ensure there are no issues with your home’s plumbing systems at all. Let’s work together to keep you safe and your plumbing appliances in great shape.

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