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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

August 17, 2022

Improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) at your Boone home or business makes sense on so many levels. Consider your health, your comfort, and your household budget. It’s hard to imagine a more important investment than improving the air you breathe!

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 3

July 31, 2022

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

July 12, 2022

Many reasons can cause an air conditioner to malfunction. Our C and K, Inc. professionals want to help you diagnose those problems quickly and then get them fixed, so you can cool down your family and your home.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 2

June 30, 2022

Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.

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5 Ways To Save Money On Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

June 16, 2022

As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

May 18, 2022

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

Spring Money-Saving Tips

April 16, 2022

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

March 24, 2022

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At C and K, Inc., we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Ames.

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What Does AFUE Mean?

What Does AFUE Mean?

February 18, 2022

While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Iowa home and how much fuel is wasted. 

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What Is a Heat Pump?

January 17, 2022

home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool). 

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