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Benefits of a Humidifier for Your Health and Home During the Winter
It’s winter time in Iowa and all of us have been battling its bitter, cold, and dry wrath for the past 4-6 weeks. Like many people living in the Midwest, you have probably hit that point where thoughts of spring are on the horizon and you are fed up with winter. We...
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3 Fireplace Alternatives to Wood
You may think it’s hard to beat a wood-burning fireplace’s ability to create a nice ambiance in your home with a warm, crackling fire that lets off a pleasant aroma. However, wood-burning fireplaces also require a large amount of maintenance, can be rather expensive,...
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Keeping Your Home Warm During An Arctic Blast
Central Iowans and residents all throughout the Midwest will be experiencing some of the coldest weather that we have had in the past 50 years. Over the course of these next two days, air temperatures in Des Moines are expected to get as low as -25 degrees with wind...
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Is Your Home Furnace Running Efficiently?
It’s winter and Iowans are no strangers to the idea of putting off furnace usage for as long as possible to avoid having to see that dreaded energy bill at the end of the month. Are you taking steps to make sure the furnace in your home is running as efficiently as...
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Furnace Troubleshooting: Why Is My Furnace Malfunctioning?
As the weather gets chillier and chillier, your home should feel like your refuge from the harsh outdoors. Ensuring that your home is warm and cozy during the winter is not only a matter of comfort, but a matter of staying healthy and safe. If you notice your gas...
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How To Choose The Right HVAC Unit
As a homeowner, the thought of purchasing a new HVAC unit can be intimidating and daunting. Does my home have central heating? Do I need just a furnace, air conditioner, or both? What are my options with installing a geothermal system? These are valid questions that...
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Understanding the Difference Between Commercial and Residential HVAC
You are probably aware that your favorite local HVAC company services both commercial and residential HVAC systems around the Des Moines area. But do you know how and why the skill sets to deal with commercial and residential HVAC are respectively different? If you...
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Why Does My Furnace Unit Smell?
Now that the weather has started cooling down, there is a good chance you’ve probably flipped on your furnace after sitting dormant since the middle of Spring. If you’ve noticed an unpleasant smell coming from your furnace, possibly like something is burning, there...
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3 Reasons To Service Your Furnace Before Winter
With Labor Day in the books, summer is truly coming to an end here in Iowa. You have probably started to notice temperatures leveling out in the low 80s with night temperatures getting as low as the 50s. As enjoyable as this time of year is, it only means that the...
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