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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarad came to inspect my air conditioner. When the furnace and air conditioner was installed, they took time to explain how they worked and what I needed to do from one season to the next. However, there was so much information exchanged then, I forgot part of it. Jarad took the time to thoroughly explain everything. He also looked at another concern of mine, and he fixed that. I couldn't have been more pleased."
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Service Legends Heating & Cooling
4.5(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service man first explained what he was going to do and then kept me informed of things he was finding. He showed me with a camera of issues internal to the furnace and also of issues with the AC unit. He explained things in layman's terms so I could understand. In the end I am purchasing a new furnace and AC unit because the cost to fix everything was not worth it. I am having them install both because I know and trust that they will do it right the first time at a very reasonable price. I would recommend Service Legends for all your heating and cooling needs if you want it done right the first time."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are Iowa's premier provider of home comfort solutions. We offer heating and air conditioning services, insulation, spray foam, air sealing and energy audits. Comfort Solutions has been taking care of homeowners here in Iowa for 31 years. We use the science of energy audits to solve your heating and cooling needs. Our passion is making every single room in your house amazingly comfortable. Call us anytime to receive a free repair quote or free home energy audit.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Addition Doctors
4.7(
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Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install or ReplaceElectric Boiler or Radiator Heating System - InstallGas Boiler or Radiator Heating System - Install+3 more

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

"I like the quality of the work done by this provider. The provider came quickly for this.
The provider is skillful and did a better job on fixing the leaking shower knob than two other providers that quoted me a much higher price and much work involved like cutting into my dry wall.
However, we did not discuss about the pricing up front for the cost to search for a place to put a water shutoff valve.
It took a over an hour. It was not clear to me how much was for the change of fixing the shower knob and how much was for the other things.
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McMowen
4.9(
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

McDesignAll is tooled up for all your home repair needs. McDesignAll also enjoys helping create a one of a kind space or fixture you have been dreaming of that’s like no one else’s. I have over 20 years of experience in all types of home repairs so don't hesitate to reach out with anything you need!

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Install Boiler questions, answered by experts

No, boilers and water heaters are not interchangeable because they serve different primary functions. Boilers are used for central heating systems, providing hot water or steam to heat your home. In contrast, a water heater's purpose is to supply hot water for daily household use, such as for faucets and showers. A water heater alone cannot supply the warm water or steam needed for a central heating system.

While they are not interchangeable, it is common to have both a boiler and a water heater. In fact, a conventional boiler often works best when a water heater system is already in place. The two systems can be combined to provide both heating and hot water, either by pairing a boiler with an indirect water heater or by installing a premade combination boiler-water heater unit. For home heating, some homeowners may also opt for a furnace instead of a boiler.

Some high-quality steam boilers come with 10-year warranties, but a well-installed, properly maintained model can last at least 20 to 25 years. Learning how to clean a boiler, getting an annual professional service, and keeping up with maintenance and repairs on your heating system are all important for getting the most out of your model. 

Costs depend on issue severity, parts needed, and labor rates.

Professionals can recommend efficient layouts or appliances and ensuring regulatory compliance.

If you hear your radiator clanking even when it’s turned off, it’s typically because there’s trapped water or air in the system, causing a pressure buildup. When you hear significant clanking, popping, crackling, or banging in a radiator that’s turned off, you’ll want to bleed the pipes or call in an HVAC specialist to deal with the problem (and prevent it from happening in the future).

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