One of the Blackstone Exteriors representatives dropped a business card at my home a few weeks ago, and I eventually made contact with him. We discussed roofing arrangements, Blackstone agreed to do the roof for the amount of insurance settlement. It took about another 10 days, but I received a couple days notice of when the crew was to arrive. The crew of 7 workers arrived at their appointed time, immediately set out to work, stripped off the old damaged shingles, prepared the underlayment for the new shingles and a few short hours later, my roof was done. The crew cleaned up the area of scraps and hauled away the trailer full of the old damaged shingles. The only small complaint I had was that the roofing crew failed to run a magnet around my house to pick up stray nails. I had to borrow a co-worker's to get the job done. I brought this up to the company representative who then took off an amount we mutually agreed upon on the day we settled up. Overall, so far I'm very satisfied with the job. I would recommend Blackstone Exteriors to anyone interested. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ia/winterset/blackstone-exteriors-llc-reviews-6529260.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Northern's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"IA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MARTHA D."},"reviewBody":"I saw the product, Aeroseal, demonstrated on the TV show, This Old House. It purportedly improved the temperature differential between upstairs and downstairs rooms and reduced dust by plugging holes in the supply and return air ducts. As soon as I saw the product demonstrated on This Old House, I knew I wanted to try it in my house. My house was built in 1925 and is a 1-1/2 story residence. I've always had problems cooling the upstairs, even with central air conditioning. In the summer, it is unbearably hot upstairs, even with the a/c cranked up. In the winter, it is coolish upstairs, but certainly livable (heat rises). My house has old style vents on the first floor - large square supply vents (5) and two in-floor rectangular return vents. Upstairs, there are only two supply vents and the return air vent is really the stairway down to the first floor. The Aeroseal product addresses the excessive duct leakage that exists in any home. Even if you manually seal by tape the ductwork in your house, there is still quite a bit of leakage. I did a lot of research before getting this product installed, and case studies show that this product consistently reduces leakage by more than 90%. Our heating and cooling appliances are now pretty energy efficient, but the duct work in a building is still a source of a lot of heat/cooling loss. According to the manufacturer, here's some of the technology: 1. Research for Aeroseal was partially funded the US Dept of Energy 2. Aeroseal is the only duct sealant technology that is applied from the inside of the duct system. It is delivered as a non-toxic aerosol mist that seeks out and plugs leaks. 3. Aeroseal has proven to be 95% effective at sealing air duct leaks. 4. The Dept of Energy proclaimed aeroseal technology to be one of the top 23 most important energy conservation technologys for consumer sto come out since the dept was first established. 5. The product was developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in 1994. 6. Aeroseal has won several prestigious awards, including DOE energy 100 Award, Popular Science -Best of What's New, This Old House - new technologies and 2012 EBie award for use on an existing building retrofit project. I recommend going to the manufacturer website to get more information and view a video of how the installation works. Also, check out the This Old House segment online when they featured this product. When I looked for an Aeroseal service provider in the Twin Cities, Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning was the only provider. In fact, I contacted them only about a month after they started providing this product. They had a service technician trained by the manufacturer to install the product, and they had done several new house installations. Mine would be the first "old house" in which they would install the product. (Therefore I did get a very nice price discount.) The company sent two technicians to install the product. They arrived on time. The set-up definitely takes the most time- it took a couple hours for my house. They have to seal all the vents tightly and tape up larger gaps in the duct work before starting the actual sealing process. They do a computer analysis before and after the sealing process so that actual results can be measured. (One of the technicians still said that my old house duct work was tighter than new house construction to begin with.) While installing, there was a fine mist that developed in the air. The company has a fan/vacuum that collects a lot of it. Also, they opened a lot of windows to help dissipate the mist. They provided masks for us to wear - I actually didn't wear it though. Breathing the substance created a little stickiness in my nose, but eventually it went away. The mist dissipates quickly. It is supposed to be non-toxic. The sealing itself took about 15 minutes for the supply side, and 25 minutes for the return side. The supply/return sealing can be performed dually, but this company does each side separately. My results are as follows: Supply ducts - original leakage was equivalent to a 25 square inch hole. After finishing the Aeroseal, leakage was equivalent to a 1 square inch hole, corresponding to a 95% reduction in duct leakage. Return ducts - original leakage was equivalent to a 43 square inch hole. After finishing the Aeroseal, leakage was equivalent to a 5 square inch hole, corresponding to a 89% reduction in duct leakage. Clean-up was quick. They left my house in tip-top shape. I also received a printed Certificate of Completion that outlines the overall sealing results for both the supply and return sides. I am really pleased with the results, and I can say that the product really works. For the first time, I can cool my upstairs without the use of a window air conditioner upstairs. I can cool it to be about 2 degrees difference from the first floor. I set the thermostat to 74 degrees and close all the supply vents on the first floor except one. Upstairs, the temperature is about 76 degrees. I am anxious to see what happens in the winter, although summer cooling was the more problematic issue for me. I can also report a HUGE reduction of the dust in my house. Before, I used to see the dust pile up just a few days after dusting. Now, it is over 2 weeks since my last dusting and I still don't see the dust pile up on the furniture or window sills. I highly recommend this product to any homeowner. It saves energy, is good for the environment, and most importantly - improves indoor comfort and reduces dust in your own home. I commend Northern One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning for being the first service provider in the Twin Cities for this product. I hope they get a lot of business installing this product. They did a great job and I couldn't be happier.
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Kenmore Vacuum Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Osage, IA
I saw the product, Aeroseal, demonstrated on the TV show, This Old House. It purportedly improved the temperature differential between upstairs and downstairs rooms and reduced dust by plugging holes in the supply and return air ducts. As soon as I saw the product demonstrated on This Old...
This was not a good experience. Jon sent someone to paint who did not have adequate supplies and did not seem very capable even though he made an effort. Later Jon came and tried to repair some of the work but you can see many places where paper was not fully stripped and was painted over. ...
Anne F.
5.0
08/2006
This was a huge undertaking that was made more managable because we picked (thanks to Angies List) the right person for our job. We got bids from other companies with multiple employees for specified work at a specified price, but decided to go with Neil on an hourly basis so that we could...
NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls
"Great! Punctual easy to work with cleaned up area when done"
Kay J on September 2025
NEW! Appliance Consultation – Just $35 Get expert advice before you spend on repairs or replacements. A Neli technician will evaluate your issue and help you decide if your appliance can be fixed—or if it’s time for a new one. Virtual Appliance Diagnosis and Repair - Just $45 Service Description: Diagnose or repair your appliance virtually—no need for anyone to enter your home. Neli’s certified technicians guide you step-by-step via secure video chat. How It Works: Book online at nelihome.com or call 833-876-0900 Connect with a tech through our video platform Diagnose or fix the issue in real time Get expert advice and confidence in your next steps What’s Included: Real-time video guidance from a certified technician Diagnosis of the issue OR full repair (when possible) Step-by-step guidance using your smartphone or tablet Safe, contact-free service - no one in your home Flexible scheduling—appointments available daily Perfect For: Appliance fixes HVAC troubleshooting DIY-savvy homeowners Saving time and money on service calls
"Great! Punctual easy to work with cleaned up area when done"
Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...
Home Tuitions in Hyderabad: http://www.myhometutions.com has become the one stop shop for Home Tuitions in Hyderabad where it serves from KG to PG and also hobbies, Sports and Physical Trainers and so on...
New Hampton Appliance Repair Men has been providing honest appliance repair service for 17 years. We work on all major appliances and appliance brands.
New Hampton Appliance Repair Men has been providing honest appliance repair service for 17 years. We work on all major appliances and appliance brands.
C&R Service Solutions, LLC, servicing the entire continental United States, including Alaska, has the nations leading comprehensive, customer service oriented, appliance delivery and installation sub contractor network. Upon receiving your request for Appliance installation services, C&R will deploy a professional, insured, appliance installation professional to your service location to complete services requested. Upon receiving your call, C&R will ask specific questions related to your situation to determine cost.
"American Home Shield (AHS) warranty is replacing my broken microwave with a new one. I received the new microwave on 11/11/2020 and notified AHS it was in my possession. Part of the warranty contract includes the installation of the new microwave. AHS typically assigns contractors themselves. However, this time AHS contracted with C & R Services with a dispatch number on 11/13/2020 for C & R to assign a local contractor to do the install. After two weeks of waiting and not being contacted by C & R or a contractor, I called C & R to follow up on the status. They said it would be 1 to 2 weeks from the date they received the dispatch from AHS. I informed them it had been 2 weeks in which they replied that it would be another 2 weeks. As of today, 12/11/2020, 4 weeks from the date C & R received the dispatch, I have not been contacted by C & R or a contractor. C & R's lack of communication and customer service is absurd. AHS informed me that they do not have any authority over C & R."
Britt J on December 2020
C&R Service Solutions, LLC, servicing the entire continental United States, including Alaska, has the nations leading comprehensive, customer service oriented, appliance delivery and installation sub contractor network. Upon receiving your request for Appliance installation services, C&R will deploy a professional, insured, appliance installation professional to your service location to complete services requested. Upon receiving your call, C&R will ask specific questions related to your situation to determine cost.
"American Home Shield (AHS) warranty is replacing my broken microwave with a new one. I received the new microwave on 11/11/2020 and notified AHS it was in my possession. Part of the warranty contract includes the installation of the new microwave. AHS typically assigns contractors themselves. However, this time AHS contracted with C & R Services with a dispatch number on 11/13/2020 for C & R to assign a local contractor to do the install. After two weeks of waiting and not being contacted by C & R or a contractor, I called C & R to follow up on the status. They said it would be 1 to 2 weeks from the date they received the dispatch from AHS. I informed them it had been 2 weeks in which they replied that it would be another 2 weeks. As of today, 12/11/2020, 4 weeks from the date C & R received the dispatch, I have not been contacted by C & R or a contractor. C & R's lack of communication and customer service is absurd. AHS informed me that they do not have any authority over C & R."
Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com
"My chest freezer broke down and I did not want to buy a new one since I could not afford the same size. I reached out to appliance parts pro and they were confident that what I ordered would fix my problem. $200 in parts later and I now have a broken freezer on my porch and am still paying the loan to this terrible company. They just want you to order parts and try them because they know you can't return them. I hate this company with every fiber of my being and will make sure that anyone that has a broken appliance will not use them. To top it off, their site is so screwed up that it give you an error trying to log back in. I ended up having to create THREE different accounts because every time I went to place a new order, it would not let me login and it would not send a password reset email. DON'T GET RIPPED OFF."
Logan M on May 2025
Since 1999, we've helped millions of do-it-yourselfers save money and fix their broken appliances quickly by providing quality appliance parts and free repair advice. We are only an online appliance parts retailer that offers a 365 day warranty and fast shipping. We also offer technical advice and diagnosis totally free 6 days a week. If you are interested in repairing your own appliance, please call us at 1-877-477-7278 or click live chat on our web site. We will help diagnose the problem and provide you with all the necessary information for the repair free of charge. It's better with the Pros!™ Avoid costly service calls - visit us at http://www.appliancepartspros.com
"My chest freezer broke down and I did not want to buy a new one since I could not afford the same size. I reached out to appliance parts pro and they were confident that what I ordered would fix my problem. $200 in parts later and I now have a broken freezer on my porch and am still paying the loan to this terrible company. They just want you to order parts and try them because they know you can't return them. I hate this company with every fiber of my being and will make sure that anyone that has a broken appliance will not use them. To top it off, their site is so screwed up that it give you an error trying to log back in. I ended up having to create THREE different accounts because every time I went to place a new order, it would not let me login and it would not send a password reset email. DON'T GET RIPPED OFF."
Appliancezone.com is a leading on-line retailer of appliance parts and accessories for do-it-yourself homeowners. Incorporated in 2008, it was started by CEO, Jim Allen and his wife Paula, who operated an appliance repair business for nearly fourteen years prior to starting the internet company Appliance Zone.
"This is the first online review I've ever written -- my experience with this company was that bad. Three aspects that deserve attention: 1) I placed an order and tried to cancel six minutes later. Turns out they don't accept cancellations. 2) I couldn't find a phone number, so I had to work the return/refund by email. The exchange was painful -- so unhelpful I felt like I was interacting with a bad chatbot. 3) I ended up eating shipping costs (expected) and got hit for a 50% restocking fee (unexpected) because I refused the package instead of paying to ship it back. Didn't matter that it went to the correct address, was clearly labeled, and had prior return authorization. So I ended up with a $21 refund on a $60 order, and a lesson learned about where not to buy appliance parts."
Tyson A on April 2020
Appliancezone.com is a leading on-line retailer of appliance parts and accessories for do-it-yourself homeowners. Incorporated in 2008, it was started by CEO, Jim Allen and his wife Paula, who operated an appliance repair business for nearly fourteen years prior to starting the internet company Appliance Zone.
"This is the first online review I've ever written -- my experience with this company was that bad. Three aspects that deserve attention: 1) I placed an order and tried to cancel six minutes later. Turns out they don't accept cancellations. 2) I couldn't find a phone number, so I had to work the return/refund by email. The exchange was painful -- so unhelpful I felt like I was interacting with a bad chatbot. 3) I ended up eating shipping costs (expected) and got hit for a 50% restocking fee (unexpected) because I refused the package instead of paying to ship it back. Didn't matter that it went to the correct address, was clearly labeled, and had prior return authorization. So I ended up with a $21 refund on a $60 order, and a lesson learned about where not to buy appliance parts."
RepairClinic is a retailer and distributor of OEM appliance, HVAC system, and outdoor power equipment parts. RetailClinic does not offer repair services; the company offers free repair resources including more than 5,000 how-to videos to empower DIY-ers and technicians to fix appliances and equipment on their own. RepairClinic.com® makes fixing things easy for millions of people. Founded in 1999, it is North America’s trusted online store with replacement parts for major household appliances, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment. Millions of parts for 160 brands are stocked at its 86,000-square-foot facility in Canton, Michigan. It offers a generous, no-hassle 365 Days. Period.® return policy. In-stock parts are guaranteed to ship the same business day. Visit RepairClinic.com for more information.
"Terrible company. Possibly a scam. They attempted to sell me a part they didn't even have, and after waiting patiently for OVER A MONTH, I canceled my order. When calling them to confirm, they told me they never had the part to sell to me. What a joke!"
Keith T on April 2025
RepairClinic is a retailer and distributor of OEM appliance, HVAC system, and outdoor power equipment parts. RetailClinic does not offer repair services; the company offers free repair resources including more than 5,000 how-to videos to empower DIY-ers and technicians to fix appliances and equipment on their own. RepairClinic.com® makes fixing things easy for millions of people. Founded in 1999, it is North America’s trusted online store with replacement parts for major household appliances, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment. Millions of parts for 160 brands are stocked at its 86,000-square-foot facility in Canton, Michigan. It offers a generous, no-hassle 365 Days. Period.® return policy. In-stock parts are guaranteed to ship the same business day. Visit RepairClinic.com for more information.
"Terrible company. Possibly a scam. They attempted to sell me a part they didn't even have, and after waiting patiently for OVER A MONTH, I canceled my order. When calling them to confirm, they told me they never had the part to sell to me. What a joke!"
Keith T on April 2025
FAQs for kenmore vacuum repair projects in Osage, IA
Common repairs for central vacuum cleaners include motor repair, electrical repair, and blocked filters. Central vacuum motor issues typically come with a burning smell and loss of suction. With these issues, you might need simple lubrication to keep it running smoothly, or for more extreme problems, you could need a motor replacement.
Electrical problems or losing suction strength, might be reasons to swap out electrical components for new ones. However, a local central vacuum repair professional can tell you the best plan of action for your system.
The average cost for central vacuum cleaner repair is $310, though prices can range from $120 to $500. Your total cost will depend on the type of repair needed and the type of central vacuum you own.
A minor motor repair, like lubrication, only costs around $50. However, if you need to replace your motor, you’ll be looking at a much higher price tag with a total of $100 to $500. Other fixes, like electrical work, are charged by the hour, which ranges from $15 to $55per hour.
The answer to repairing vs. replacing appliances depends on the type of appliance, the severity of the issue or damage, and the quality of it. If you’ve purchased a top-of-the-line small appliance, it’s almost always more cost-effective to repair it than to replace it. You should also consider the cost to repair it, though. If the repair cost is more than half the cost of a new version, lean toward purchasing a new one. Your small appliance technician could also help you decide by determining the expected remaining lifespan after the repair.
Small appliance repair costs average around $50to $400, with costs ranging significantly based on the type of appliance, the extent of the damage, the issue, the appliance brand, and the availability of replacement parts. Generally speaking, you’ll pay less for repairs on very small appliances, like blenders and toasters, than you will for microwave repairs. We recommend consulting a small appliance repair technician for a quote before starting the project.
Small appliances typically include microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens, food processors, blenders, mixers, slow cookers, air fryers, coffee makers, rice cookers, and any other appliance that can sit on your countertop. Major appliances include refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, washers, and dryers. Some people may include HVAC equipment like condensers and air handlers in this category, too. Small appliances are more of a specialty, so there’s a good chance a typical appliance repair company won’t be able to service and repair small appliances.
The Osage, IA homeowners’ guide to kenmore vacuum repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Microwave repair costs depend on the brand and model, repair type, and appliance complexity. Keep reading to learn more about the cost to repair your microwave.
The cost to repair a central vacuum in your home depends on several factors, including the nature of the repair work and the type and size of the system.