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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

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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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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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Enjoy the Porch

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McMowen
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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

The main difference between an outdoor wood furnace versus an outdoor wood boiler is what each appliance is heating. An outdoor wood furnace burns wood to create heat, which warms the air and moves it through the ducts in your home. An outdoor wood boiler uses the heat from burning wood to warm water, which goes through pipes to radiators in the home.

If you have a closed-system boiler that requires an expansion tank, you cannot safely operate it without one, as this risks extensive damage or even explosions. You must find a way to make room for the installation. Options include repositioning the boiler, rerouting the boiler piping to a more open area, or performing minor remodeling to create the necessary space. If you are unsure whether your boiler needs an expansion tank or how to best accommodate one, it's recommended to have a local heating service professional assess the situation. They can confirm the requirement and suggest the most practical solution.

Yes, you can build a sunroom addition to your home despite living in a cold climate. Make sure to use high-quality insulation and windows and to supplement with sufficient heating from your HVAC system. The windows in the sunroom allow enough natural light into the room to help heat it most times without having to use the furnace. Even a small electric fireplace can heat the sunroom well enough.

In some cases, conversion kits are available, but not all boilers are compatible. Conversion may require significant modifications and should only be performed by a qualified professional. Before making a decision, compare conversion costs to the cost of a complete replacement to determine the most cost-effective and reliable option for your home.

There are several types of home radiators, and the most common are steam heat radiators, electric radiators, and dual-fuel radiators. Steam heat radiators are connected to a boiler. Electric radiators can operate without being connected to anything else—they just need an electrical outlet. If you have a dual-fuel radiator, you’ll see a valve at the bottom of the system with a wire coming out of it and going into a wall. These are often your towel radiators in the bathroom. The type of radiator you have will impact how you turn it on.

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