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Cash In on Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling in Ames, IA At Neighbors Comfort, we meet hundreds of homeowners that simply aren’t aware of the ways that they can save money with energy efficient home upgrades. In addition to lowering your heating and cooling costs, switching to a new HVAC...
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As winter temperatures creep in, colds and seasonal allergies are on the rise. It’s a conundrum that affects millions of people at the beginning of every winter season: You no longer need your air conditioner, so instead you crack your windows and doors and let mother nature do your...
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With the holidays fast approaching, there is no better time than right now to go through your home and make some quick safety checks in your home. It only takes a couple of minutes, but those couple of minutes can save the lives of you and your family members! Taking...
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It’s all too easy for many of us to forget our furnaces; day in and day out, we’re comfortable, we’ve gotten used to hearing it kick on and off, and we pay it little attention – until something unforeseen happens. When a furnace breaks down, it’s going to be...
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With the end of National Radon Action Month at a close, it is important to remember that Radon awareness is something that should be taken seriously all year long. If you are still not familiar with what Radon is and how if can affect you, get a quick rundown with...
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With the end of National Radon Action Month at a close, it is important to remember that Radon awareness is something that should be taken seriously all year long. If you are still not familiar with what Radon is and how if can affect you, get a quick rundown with...
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The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month. So what exactly is radon and why should you take action against it? Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste. It can creep into your home through cracks in the walls, foundation, and floors; gaps...
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It’s all too easy for many of us to forget our furnaces; day in and day out, we’re comfortable, we’ve gotten used to hearing it kick on and off, and we pay it little attention – until something unforeseen happens. When a furnace breaks down, it’s going to be during...
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With the holidays fast approaching, there is no better time than right now to go through your home and make some quick safety checks in your home. It only takes a couple of minutes, but those couple of minutes can save the lives of you and your family members! Taking...
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As winter temperatures creep in, colds and seasonal allergies are on the rise. It’s a conundrum that affects millions of people at the beginning of every winter season: You no longer need your air conditioner, so instead you crack your windows and doors and let mother nature do your cooling...
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Cash In on Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling in Ames, IA At Neighbors Comfort, we meet hundreds of homeowners that simply aren’t aware of the ways that they can save money with energy efficient home upgrades. In addition to lowering your heating and cooling costs, switching to a new HVAC system...
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If you’ve ever had your furnace break down in the middle of a cold winter, you know there are few things that can cause panic to set in as quickly as the thought of freezing in your own home! What many homeowners don’t realize is that there is an excellent,...
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With concerns about radon exposure becoming increasingly more common over the last decade, more and more people are looking for ways to limit and mitigate their exposure to this potentially harmful gas. While there are a number of ways to go about combatting the presence of radon in your home...
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When summer soars at its pinnacle and the only thing you can think about all day is retreating to your air conditioned-home, the last thing you ever want to discover is that your Ames air conditioning isn’t working properly! Unfortunately, it seems that it is during these hot summer months that...
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There’s a lot to be said in favor of maintaining annual check-ups for your Ames heating and cooling system, whether you use a central system, heat pump, or any other type. The regular maintenance of your indoor climate system will designate everything from the temperature inside to the humidity to...
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The spring is often the worst season for sufferers of seasonal allergies. As the trees turn green, the farmers get into the fields, and the flowers bloom, so too does hay fever, sending many peoples’ immune systems into miserable overdrive. Tiny particles from grasses, trees, flowers, and weeds become airborne,...
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The EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month. So what exactly is radon and why should you take action against it? Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste. It can creep into your home through cracks in the walls, foundation, and floors;...
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The price of energy is always on the rise. Every year, it becomes expensive to heat and cool our homes. When the cost of conventional air-conditioning and heating systems becomes too much, it may be time to consider a geothermal system. Geothermal systems work by transferring the temperature below the Earth’s...
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It’s not enough to just have sump pumps installed in your basement; it’s not a good idea to just forget about them and assume that season after season, year after year, they’ll keep working. It’s crucial that you check your sump pumps early each spring every year to protect your...
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Annual maintenance service by our Ames heating and cooling experts is vital for the health, safety, and comfort of everyone in your home. Having us come preform bi-annual checks has many benefits, and one of the most important is that you’ll drastically cut your chances of being stuck with an...
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Learn About Radon Awareness from the Ames Heating and Cooling Experts at Neighbors The EPA has declared January as National Radon Action Month. Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas that seeps through the soil and into the air around your home. The EPA reports that radon gas is the number-one...
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The National Radon Action Plan has been recently revised in an effort to improve radon risk reduction in homes, schools, and daycare facilities. Radon is a radioactive gas that is odorless and colorless. It forms naturally from the breakdown of radioactive elements that are found in various levels in rock...
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We at Neighbors have been providing exceptional services for heating and cooling in Ames, IA since 1986. During the past few decades, we’ve worked hard for the reputation of being the area’s premier provider of heating, cooling, and plumbing. Our customers have become our family, and have always been our...
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Every 25 minutes a death is caused by radioactive gas in the United States. The EPA’s current standing on radon exposure levels is that it can be no higher than (4.0 pCi/L), whereas the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) recommends no higher than (2.7 pCi/L) to match...
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Did you know that roughly half of all energy that is used by homes goes toward heating and cooling in Ames, IA? The type of heating system you have in your home will have a significant effect on the environment and on your energy bills as well. Both gas furnaces...
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The rise of modern America was strongly influenced by the introduction of air conditioning – in fact, most people don’t realize just how much cooling with AC units impacted the production, and the very industrial culture of the country. Today, more than 87% of households in the urban areas of...
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When winter finally leaves Iowa, spring brings with it the famous “spring cleaning” itch that prompts many people to dive head first into getting their homes ready for the hot summer months. Although many people take part in spring cleaning, it’s rarely a quick or easy task. We at Neighbors have...
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It’s more critical than most people realize to keep their A/C units in-line with a regular maintenance schedule. Regular preventive maintenance is important for several reasons, one of which involves efficiency. When an A/C unit is operating at its maximum efficiency, it will cost the owner less money to run,...
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Let’s face it – the winter can bring plenty of snow, frigid temperatures and high heating bills, and many people scramble to our Ames heating repair experts in search of tips, suggestions and advice about how to remedy those high bills. The key to enjoying lower energy bills while still...
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Everyone wants to enjoy a warm, comfortable home during the coldest Iowa winters – but no one wants the extra-high energy bills that often come along with it. This is especially true for those who rely on gas furnaces to heat their homes. As the cost of natural gas rises...
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We often consider humidity to be a nuisance or at the very least, we think of humidity in our air to be a negative thing. It can make our hair uncontrollable, hot summer temperatures more difficult to cope with and too much humidity may cause mold, mildew and a “stuffy”...
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Did you know that it’s recommended that homeowners schedule an appointment with their HVAC company at least once per year for preventive maintenance checks? As the New Year approaches, it’s a great time to make your appointment with Neighbors! Having preventive maintenance done on your system by professionals ensures that there...
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The holiday season will be here before you know it, and even sooner will arrive the business of shopping, family dinners and fun. There is no better time than right now to call Neighbors to perform preventive maintenance on your furnace! With the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Christmas and...
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Did you know that you can now control the climate of your home through your Wi-Fi connection? If you’re searching for a great new way to not only save money on your heating and cooling bills but also comfortably maintain the temperature in your home, you may want to consider...
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If you’ve made the decision to have an HVAC system installed or you’ve discovered that you need to have your air conditioning unit serviced, you don’t want just anyone working on your air conditioning system. When the time comes for you to choose a contractor for air conditioning repair or...
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These days you can find all kinds of interesting, little-known facts regarding just about every holiday we celebrate, and Thanksgiving is no exception! Following are some of the most interesting, yet little-known facts about Thanksgiving. When President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, it was thanks to the efforts of a...
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There are many things to consider at the time you purchase a new air conditioner or furnace for your home, but it’s important to seriously take account of the maintenance agreement you’ll receive. You want to make sure that you take advantage of maintenance agreements offered by Neighbors when we install...
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When you think about heating and cooling for your home, you need to make sure you don’t forget about your air ducts. Even if you faithfully schedule tune-ups and check-ups for your unit, the ducts that carry that nice warm and cool air to the rooms in your house also...
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The thought of having your furnace break down in the middle of winter is as scary as a haunted house on Halloween! You don’t want to be left in the cold, so now is a perfect time to schedule an appointment with your heating and cooling company of Ames to make...
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Residential geothermal energy has been in use ever since the 1940s, but it has only recently begun to garner widespread attention. Homes all over the country are starting to realize that it is one of the most energy-efficient solutions today. As of now, there are over 1 million geothermal heat...
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Regardless of whether you live in an area with consistently good air quality or you reside someplace where the quality often leaves much to be desired, it might be a good idea for you to think about taking steps to improve the air quality in your home. Air quality can...
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You may have heard of the dangers of carbon monoxide, but there may be some important information on the subject that you may not know. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a largely preventable situation, and being armed with the right information can save you and your loved ones from this deadly gas...
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Managing HVAC utility costs is always a widespread concern among homeowners and business owners alike; with costs on the whole rising as years pass, it becomes increasingly important to maintain manageable utility bills. Fortunately, new technologies, developments and methods are introduced to help with this very thing. A main source of...
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Most people know that we celebrate the achievements of American workers each year on the first Monday in September. The holiday often unofficially marks the end of the summer season and the beginning of “back to school” for many. But how did it all start? What caused a holiday like...
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Now is a great time to have your heating or air conditioning units undergo a tune-up with a licensed expert in heating and cooling of Ames; this is true whether you need to purchase and install a new unit, need repairs, or it’s time for your annual preventive maintenance check. Always...
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Geothermal heating and cooling in Ames, IA is not only good for the environment, but it’s also good for your wallet! You can save money on your energy bills each month by switching from a conventional system to one of these eco-friendly ones. Just how much you can save depends on...
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You probably know that the Declaration of Independence is celebrated every year on July 4th, and that it was written by Thomas Jefferson. You might also be aware that 56 men signed it, one of which being Benjamin Franklin. Some people may recall learning that John Hancock was the first...
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If you have just had renovations done, you should get the ducts cleaned as soon as the job is complete to eliminate all of the dirt, sawdust, etc. from your ducts.
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From new air conditioner installation and HVAC repairs to other cooling system options, call Neighbors Comfort and get fast, professional
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As the preferred residential and light commercial Heating, Cooling and Plumbing service company in the Central Iowa area, it is our mission to put together a combination of great people and quality products to provide you with the very best value possible. By following customer service guidelines that guarantee your...
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At Neighbors, we have been installing geothermal systems for several years. In fact, we have serviced and installed over 100 systems in the central Iowa area. While geothermal may not be for everyone, it is the most efficient heating and cooling system available today. Contrary to popular belief, a geothermal...
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Is there anything I should check prior to calling for service? Answer: Yes. Check to be sure that the air handler or furnace is plugged in. Check that the breakers and the disconnects are turned on and be sure the thermostat is set correctly.
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“From new air conditioner installation and HVAC repairs to other cooling system options, call Neighbors Comfort and get fast, professional and respectful service to ensure your home comfort.” From new air conditioner installation and HVAC repairs to other cooling system options, call Neighbors Comfort and get fast, professional and respectful service...
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