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Avatar for Green's Appliance Heating & Cooling
Green's Appliance Heating & Cooling
4.6(
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairAir Ducts & Vents - Clean+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great sales presentation and great installation. Financing also available."
Just because we're small doesn't mean we can't handle big jobs! Our family team has the expertise to tackle any HVAC challenge in Des Moines.
There's nothing like the peace of mind that comes with reliable heating and cooling. As your neighbors in Des Moines, we're just a call away when you need us.
High-efficiency furnace upgrade with improved airflow and performance — expertly installed by the Greens team.
Iowa winters don't stand a chance against our expert furnace services! From our family to yours, we're here to keep you warm when temperatures drop.
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Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
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Central A/C - InstallAir Ducts & Vents - CleanCentral A/C - Service or Repair+1 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pete was courteous, respectful, knowledgeable & helpful. We appreciated his expertise & recommendations! We have been extremely impressed & grateful for Schaal Heating & Cooling. The customer service is stellar, from front office scheduling to all the reps that have installed our furnace & air conditioning units."
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Air Free Duct Cleaning
4.6(
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Air Ducts & Vents - Clean

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very good. He explained everything n was very thorough. He cleaned out all of r air ducts n r dryer vent. We live in a 110 year old house n the vents have probably only been cleaned out once or twice. Before he left he showed me a pictures n a video of the inside of r vents."
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+3

Response time10 hrs
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Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
3.9(
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Service or RepairDuctless Mini-split A/C - Install or Replace

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went well. They did both furnace and AC maintenance."
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Service Legends Heating & Cooling
4.5(
241
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Central A/C - InstallCentral A/C - Install - For BusinessCentral A/C - Service or Repair+3 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All my interactions with Service Legends have been very positive and satisfying. Cole was very friendly, professional and thorough. He took the time to explain everything he checked and pointed out issues with my AC unit. He explained my options and answered all my questions. I feel very confident that my system is being taken care of and if I ever do have a problem I can count on your team to take care of it. Excellent job."
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Response time1 day
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Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

While spending money once or twice a year to tuneup your AC and furnace might seem like a waste of money, think again. The cost of HVAC maintenance is far less than the cost of replacing your furnace or AC unit, regardless of the type of HVAC system you have. Paying this smaller fee now will help you avoid paying much more significant costs in the future. Not to mention, having a serviced AC and heating system will help keep your home comfortable, no matter the season. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

They can, but it’s not as common. Window AC units are much smaller than whole-house systems and less likely to develop refrigerant leaks or similar issues. As a result, you will rarely need to add a new refrigerant, limiting overcharging problems. However, it’s still important to leave refrigerant management in the hands of professionals when window units need work.

AC leaks are common, and an HVAC pro can usually fix them. You may be able to resolve some leaks on your own, but a professional HVAC technician should handle most AC leak repair. If left ignored, an AC leak could cause serious damage to your system or leave you with expensive water damage, usually leading to more costly repairs or replacements.

Troubleshooting common issues with your AC often sheds light on a problem with the compressor. Signs that you need to replace a bad compressor include your AC blowing warm air, short cycling (turning on and off), making strange noises, and blowing less air overall. Since these problems can stem from several areas of your AC, always call a local AC repair team to confirm it's the compressor.

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