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Efficiency Tips: From Water Heaters to Home Heating Systems

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

Efficiency is the key term of 2025. Many homeowners are looking at the untenable prices of electricity and gas, and they’re looking for ways to reduce the burden on their budget. Well, that’s what this blog is for!

We’ll start by looking at your water heater and discussing ways to remove sediment, which can improve efficiency. Then, we’ll discuss a few extra tips for your heating system this winter to ensure you get proper HVAC efficiency.

Follow these tips for HVAC in Cedar Falls so you can lower your bills as much as possible and feel good knowing you’re using less fuel or energy this year.

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One Important Tip You Probably Missed When Inspecting Your Heater

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

We rely heavily on heating systems during the winter months, especially here in Cedar Rapids. Temperatures get frigid, roads get icy, and the snow can build up to levels that will leave us stuck at home. Thankfully, our heaters (whether they’re furnaces or heat pumps) will keep us nice and cozy through the holiday season.

However, there are some issues that can arise when a heater is pushed past its limits. That’s why we offer extensive heater maintenance in Cedar Rapids, IA. Professional maintenance can detect and address any budding issues you might have. But in case you haven’t gotten maintenance yet, or you simply forgot, here’s one important thing that many homeowners forget about until it’s too late.

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Our Winter Efficiency Guide for Cedar Rapids

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Snow and cold are on the horizon! Make sure you stay safe and secure this winter with a powerful heating system that’s maintained and repaired by our technicians. But what if everything is fine with your HVAC unit in Cedar Rapids or your thermostat? What then?

Efficiency should be at the top of your mind. Staying warm during these conditions is crucial, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of skyrocketing energy bills. Here are some efficiency tips to help you weather the winter while keeping your home comfortable and your costs in check.

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Uneven Heating? Here’s What’s Going Wrong

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Uneven heating makes winter uncomfortable. You might feel warm in one room and cold in another. This common issue often signals a problem with your system. Don’t wait until it gets worse. At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc., we help with professional heating services, including heating in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding area. Let’s break down what might be causing uneven heating and how to fix it. 

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Top Five Heating Tips for Iowa City Homeowners to Save on Their Bills

Monday, November 4th, 2024

As winter approaches in Iowa City, homeowners are gearing up to keep their homes warm and cozy without breaking the bank. Here are five effective tips for saving on heating in Iowa City, IA while keeping your home comfortable all season long.

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Staying Warm in an Emergency: 5 Tips

Monday, December 25th, 2023

If winters weren’t as cold and brutal as they are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, then we probably wouldn’t have much of a business. The truth is that our winters are unpredictable, snowy, rainy, and above all else–cold. So a heating system is practically a necessity if you’re going to make it through the winter season comfortably and with your sanity still in check.

However, as most of our readers are probably aware, things can rarely go as planned. The holiday season is rife with emergency heater problems, system shutdowns, and even safety concerns with gas leaks. Some days, you might need to shut your heating system down while you wait for a trained professional to inspect it and fix it. What can you do on those days?

Well, as your expert team for heating in Cedar Rapids, we have a few tips that can keep you warm and comfortable while waiting for your heat to come back on.

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Can Heat Pumps Work for the Winter?

Monday, December 11th, 2023

We get a lot of questions when it comes to comparing heat pumps to furnaces or boilers. Our winters can get absolutely frigid, so it’s important to know if the heating system you intend on buying will actually handle the temperature changes or not.

Furnaces can always handle those temperature dips, and even when your house is cased in a thick layer of snow, you can count on a gas furnace to keep you warm without too much trouble. But a heat pump? How can you say the same thing for a heat pump in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Well, the truth might actually surprise you. Furnaces are getting some stiff competition from heat pump systems and ductless units, so we’d like to start off by saying that–yes, heat pumps can work throughout the whole winter. And the results of this kind of system might surprise you.

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3 Awesome Reasons to Choose Our Team This Winter

Monday, December 4th, 2023

So, your heating system has finally decided to call it quits after almost a decade of dutiful service. You’ve probably called for help numerous times this year and it’s finally becoming financially unfeasible to keep fixing this machine. Now, with such a large purchase on the horizon, things are getting financially tight and you’re probably looking for reasons to invest in a professional team.

After all, an amateur or family friend installing a system you purchase would probably be a lot cheaper, right? And that doesn’t sound so bad. But in truth, you’ll likely end up paying more and dealing with some serious consequences if you purchase amateur installation or service.

On the other end of the spectrum, our services like installation and replacement might seem more expensive in comparison, but they’re well worth the cost. Let’s talk about three distinct reasons why you’ll want to choose our team for heating in Waterloo, IA.

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3 Tips for Winter Efficiency

Monday, November 20th, 2023

What if we told you that your heating system could run just as effectively but with a slight reduction on your monthly heating bills? Wouldn’t that sound like something “too good to be true?”

Well, it’s the focus of today’s blog and something that we think a lot more homeowners should be aware of. Yes, your heating system is working just fine today, but it could work with better efficiency which means it would use up less fuel or electricity as it ran. This is a huge part of your home’s performance because that money saved on your heating bill could go into your savings or pay for something else around your house that desperately needs it.

To make things easy for our readers, we’re going to split this blog into three distinct tips for better winter efficiency. And, if you need a little extra help along the way, feel free to stop reading and call our team for heating in Cedar Rapids.

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Calculating Your Heating Efficiency

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

People are a lot smarter these days when it comes to using energy for heating in the fall and winter. With helpful apps that can keep track of our comfort preferences, to notation software and smart homes that operate automatically, a homeowner has never been more empowered to take control of their home efficiency and reach new heights.

But all of this calculation has to start somewhere. It’s not very helpful if you make up how much energy or fuel you think a furnace or heat pump consumes. There are specific rating systems like AFUE, SEER2, and HSPF that can help you fully understand just how much energy you’re using, and how to curb it and save money.

Yes, this blog is going to be all about heating in Cedar Rapids, IA, but more importantly how you can calculate your home’s efficiency using some basic arithmetic.

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