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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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A woman at a computer with a blue background that says "Is your furnace blowing cold air?" Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

November 28, 2022

There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work? Image of ignited gas furnace.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 18, 2022

On a frosty winter’s day here in Iowa, your gas furnace is hard at work, keeping your Ankeny home warm and cozy. Feeling grateful? You’re not alone—it’s one of the most popular forms of heating, as American as apple pie.

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Man changing batteries in smoke detector inside home. Video - When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

Video – When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

October 28, 2022

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!

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Image of a worker servicing a furnace. 7 Furnace Maintenance Tips.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

October 13, 2022

The last thing you want to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. Our team at C and K wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

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Image of technician talking to a customer. Video - Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

Video – Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

September 30, 2022

Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.

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