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Understanding Radon and Keeping Your Home Safe
If you’re a resident of Ames, you may have already heard about our higher radon levels. In fact, the EPA has assigned Story County as a radon high risk zone. This means the average radon screenings have shown levels higher than 4pCi/L. In layman’s terms, this means...
Reducing Allergens with Air Purifiers
Over 50 million Americans are affected by allergies and with allergy season in full swing in Iowa, many of us are feeling it. Year-long allergy relief is hard to come by and it’s not always helpful to simply take an allergy medication. Of course, there are steps to...
Why Tankless Water Heaters are Energy Efficient
Tankless water heaters are exactly what you think: water heaters without water tanks. You might also see them called “demand water heaters” or “instant water heaters.” Regardless of what you call them, they’re the energy efficient alternative to the traditional tank...
Preparing Your HVAC for Fall
The only thing predictable about summers in Iowa is the heat. High temperatures lead to air conditioners working overtime just to keep your home comfortable. Now that it’s starting to cool off and we’re heading into the crisp fall weather, it’s the perfect time to...
5 Possible Reasons Your Faucet Could Be Leaking
Is your leaky faucet driving you crazy? That incessant drip…drip…drip may be enough to keep you awake at night, cause you stress and anger during the day, and rack up your water bills. The faucet itself may not be the issue. The leak may be a symptom of an underlying...
5 Great Flooring Options for Your New Bathroom
Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? Is it time to give your old room a fresh new look? There’s a lot to think about when it comes time to remodel a bathroom, and picking out materials is a very important part of the process. When it comes to choosing...
5 Advantages of Ductless Air Conditioning Systems for Your Home of Business
Ductless air systems offer several great benefits and can be used in a variety of settings. Whether you live in a mutli-family home and wish to have the ability to control your own thermostat, you live in a home that inconsistently and unevenly heats and cools...
The Benefits of Ductless Heating & Cooling Systems
A ductless system, just like its name suggests, doesn’t require extensive and intrusive ductwork to transport air throughout a building. Instead, several separate ductless units can be installed, and each one can be controlled and adjusted individually to heat or cool...
The Ins & Outs of Geothermal Home HVAC Systems
Geothermal HVAC systems are the most eco-friendly heating and cooling options on the market today. Rather than using electricity or fossil fuels to generate heat, they pump ar through piping buried in the earth, relying upon the natural steady temperature of the earth...
Do I need a new air conditioner?
Have you had your air conditioner tuned up yet this spring? If not, give us a call and we’ll perform any necessary maintenance and repairs to get your system ready to keep you cool all summer long. Maybe your air conditioner has reached the end of its useful life and...
