dirty furnace filter vs. a clean filter
July 24

What Can Happen if You Don’t Change Your Furnace Filter

Updated January 23, 2024 We’re focused on regular maintenance for plumbing, HVAC & electrical systems because we’ve seen firsthand what can happen when these parts… View Article Read More

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March 20

Spring AC Tune‑Up: Now’s the Time!

Updated January 22, 2024 A few weeks ago, we looked at the strange way that March weather works. Last week we got a good look… View Article Read More

Comes in Like a Lion, Leaves Like a Lamb
March 6

What Does It Mean That March “Comes in Like a Lion, Leaves Like a Lamb”?

Updated January 17, 2024 “March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb” means that March starts off with cold winters and ends with… View Article Read More

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February 20

Furnace Repair Issue: Tripped Circuit Breaker

Updated January 29, 2024 Although we are starting to experience warmer weather here in Des Moines, there’s a strong chance that we still have chilly… View Article Read More

image of someone changing a furnace filter
February 16

The Efficiency Question with Furnaces and Boilers: How Important Is It?

Updated January 29, 2024 You may be in the middle of trying to decide whether or not to have a new gas furnace or boiler… View Article Read More

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January 23

Heating System Rundown We Can Help You With A System Replacement

Updated January 29, 2024 It’s the middle of the winter, and even though we’re going through warmer temperatures than usual (plus plenty of rain), you… View Article Read More

Home in the fall
January 17

I Didn’t Schedule Heating Maintenance in the Fall—Is It Too Late?

Updated January 29, 2024 We’re not going to scold you for forgetting to arrange for your heating maintenance at the regular time (fall, so the… View Article Read More

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January 16

Some Midwinter Heating Blues—And What to Do About Them

Updated January 29, 2024 Late January is the middle of the winter, and it’s often the coldest time of the season. This is when a… View Article Read More

Heat pump running
January 9

A Heat Pump Won’t Handle the Cold—What’s the Solution?

Updated January 18, 2024 Heat pumps are fantastic ways to take care of the year-round comfort requirements in a home. They operate as cooling systems… View Article Read More

Boiler
December 26

Why Do Boilers Last Longer Than Other Heating Systems?

Updated January 29, 2024 In a recent post, we looked over the difference between forced air and radiant heating systems for homes. The most common… View Article Read More