John’s Heating & A/C
Heat pumps are some of the most efficient and versatile home comfort systems available — providing both heating and cooling from a single unit. But like any mechanical system with a lot of moving parts, they can develop problems over time. Knowing what to watch for,...
When the temperatures start dropping in Southwest Iowa, most homeowners flip on the heat and hope for the best. But if your furnace hasn't had a professional fall furnace tune-up, you may be heading into winter with a system that's working harder than it should,...
Renovating an older home is one of the most rewarding projects a homeowner can take on. Whether you're updating a century-old farmhouse, restoring a mid-century ranch, or modernizing a home that's simply been around the block a few times, the transformation can be...
You set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature, but your home still feels sticky, heavy, and uncomfortable. Sound familiar? That's muggy indoor air — and it's one of the most frustrating summer comfort problems homeowners in Southwest Iowa deal with every year....
If your home feels sticky and uncomfortable even when the thermostat reads a reasonable temperature, high indoor humidity may be the culprit. Excess moisture in the air is one of the most common — and most overlooked — home comfort problems, and it's about more than...
July in Southwest Iowa is no joke. Temperatures climb into the 90s, humidity hangs heavy in the air, and your air conditioner runs almost nonstop trying to keep your home comfortable. It's the hardest month of the year for your HVAC system — and if your AC efficiency...
If you're in the market for a new HVAC system, you've likely come across the heat pump vs. air conditioner debate. Both systems cool your home effectively, both look similar from the outside, and both are solid options for Southwest Iowa homeowners — but they work...
It's the middle of a hot Southwest Iowa summer, and you notice your air conditioner never seems to shut off. It just keeps running — hour after hour — and you're not sure if that's something to worry about or just how it works on a scorching day. The truth is, an AC...
If your air conditioner is getting up there in age, breaking down more often, or simply struggling to keep up with hot Iowa summers, it may be time to start thinking about a replacement. Choosing a new central air conditioner is a bigger decision than most homeowners...
Summer in Southwest Iowa doesn't ease in slowly. One week you're running the furnace, and the next you're reaching for the thermostat to cool things down. When that first real heat wave arrives, the last thing you want is to flip on your air conditioner and hear...
