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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

December 27, 2024

If 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.

What Should I Do About Frozen Pipes?

December 16, 2024

Just 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.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 26, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Ankeny home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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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