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Duct Cleaning Can Reduce Allergies - Woman making a phone call.

Video – Duct Cleaning Can Reduce Allergies

May 1, 2023

Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home. When you are breathing your home’s air, it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because it carries particles or debris that will settle in the ducts and carry it straight to you. Having clear air ducts is one of the primary things that contribute to good indoor air quality (IAQ), which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states is a prime concern in relation to pollutants in the home.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? Photo of a carbon monoxide detector in home.

What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

April 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your Ames home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Image of someone on their phone. Video - Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

Video – Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

March 30, 2023

Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

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Image of a vent. What Are Air Scrubbers?

What Are Air Scrubbers?

March 15, 2023

While most air quality systems typically target specific contaminants, air scrubbers can help remove a variety of particles, gases, odors, and contaminants from your Ankey home’s indoor air.

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Image of leaky water heater. Video - What Should I Do If My Water Heater Is Leaking?

Video – What Should I Do If My Water Heater Is Leaking?

February 27, 2023

Is your water heater leaking? Here’s what you need to do: First, find the location of the leak. This will be helpful for you and your service technician.

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A man ponders on a laptop. Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

Why Is My Furnace Filter Soggy?

February 15, 2023

The bad news is there is something wrong with your furnace. The good news is it can usually be repaired quickly.

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Video - Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

Video – Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

January 31, 2023

You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.

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Air filters on a wooden floor. Zone Your Way to Comfort.

Zone Your Way to Comfort

January 12, 2023

Do some rooms feel a tad too warm or a bit too breezy? It might be your Ankeny home telling you something: you need a zone control system.

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Video - How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing

Video – How to Prevent the Pipes in Your Home From Freezing

December 28, 2022

Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics.

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A man works on a ductless system. Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

December 15, 2022

Ductless heating and cooling systems can significantly lower your Ames home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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