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Since 1955, Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning of Des Moines has been the trusted expert in providing Central Iowa with complete indoor HVAC comfort solutions for homes and businesses — including heating and cooling design, installation, service, furnace and AC repair, maintenance programs, indoor air management and more. We are the ONLY Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in the Des Moines area, so we offer high-efficiency, quality equipment. And as an owner-managed business, customer service is our No. 1 priority. Call us 24/7 at 515-244-8911.
"Called once and said they would follow up but never did."
Jacob W on April 2025
Since 1955, Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning of Des Moines has been the trusted expert in providing Central Iowa with complete indoor HVAC comfort solutions for homes and businesses — including heating and cooling design, installation, service, furnace and AC repair, maintenance programs, indoor air management and more. We are the ONLY Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in the Des Moines area, so we offer high-efficiency, quality equipment. And as an owner-managed business, customer service is our No. 1 priority. Call us 24/7 at 515-244-8911.
"Called once and said they would follow up but never did."
Jacob W on April 2025
Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.
Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.
10 Employees
10 Employees
Dickerson Mechanical is a family owned and operated business started in 1993 by George Dickerson. Our employees have extensive knowledge and experience in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, geothermal, radiant in-floor heat, boilers, plumbing, electrical, and on-site waste water systems, water & sewer lines, new construction, remodels and service. Subcontractors utilized for carpentry, sheetrock, and painting on remodel projects and to install loops for geothermal HVAC systems. Licensing Details: We hold State of Iowa licenses for Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronics, Electrical. We are licensed to install Onsite Waste Water Systems in Polk, Jasper, Dallas, and Story Counties. We hold a Plumbing Contractor's License for the City of Des Moines. 24-Hour Service Hotline Dickerson Mechanical is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association, and the National Federation of Independent Business. We believe in giving back to our community and have received recognition for various projects, including gifts to school sports programs, concession stand renovations, ball fields, Habitat for Humanity, and extensive work on the City of Colfax's park projects.
"I would not do business with this company again. I had work done in November and have been trying to resolve the bill since December. Dickerson Mechanical drug their feet in getting the information that was needed to be sent to my home warranty company so that my claim could go forward into payment. They only contacted them with the information after they applied a late fee to the bill. When I got informed from my warranty company that they received the information and given the details of what I still needed to pay to Dickerson. I went in person to pay the bill with a check for the amount owed. I was received with a horrible attitude when I explained the situation and was here to pay what I owe still. They claimed I owed more than what I actually did and said "well you can pay that but I will send it to collections.""
Nick K on April 2024
Dickerson Mechanical is a family owned and operated business started in 1993 by George Dickerson. Our employees have extensive knowledge and experience in residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, geothermal, radiant in-floor heat, boilers, plumbing, electrical, and on-site waste water systems, water & sewer lines, new construction, remodels and service. Subcontractors utilized for carpentry, sheetrock, and painting on remodel projects and to install loops for geothermal HVAC systems. Licensing Details: We hold State of Iowa licenses for Plumbing, HVAC, Refrigeration, Hydronics, Electrical. We are licensed to install Onsite Waste Water Systems in Polk, Jasper, Dallas, and Story Counties. We hold a Plumbing Contractor's License for the City of Des Moines. 24-Hour Service Hotline Dickerson Mechanical is a member of the Better Business Bureau, Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Altoona Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Onsite Waste Water Association, and the National Federation of Independent Business. We believe in giving back to our community and have received recognition for various projects, including gifts to school sports programs, concession stand renovations, ball fields, Habitat for Humanity, and extensive work on the City of Colfax's park projects.
"I would not do business with this company again. I had work done in November and have been trying to resolve the bill since December. Dickerson Mechanical drug their feet in getting the information that was needed to be sent to my home warranty company so that my claim could go forward into payment. They only contacted them with the information after they applied a late fee to the bill. When I got informed from my warranty company that they received the information and given the details of what I still needed to pay to Dickerson. I went in person to pay the bill with a check for the amount owed. I was received with a horrible attitude when I explained the situation and was here to pay what I owe still. They claimed I owed more than what I actually did and said "well you can pay that but I will send it to collections.""
Nick K on April 2024
Neighbors Heating and Cooling Additional phone numbers - 515-232-7777 or 515-832-2901
"Comprehensive discussion of what will be done, included pictures, good discussion of the actual mechanism that removes the radon. Once scheduled the process was completed in about 3 hours - walked me through what was done. The final product looked just liked the pictures. Discussed maintenance before leaving. All went well and was pleased. Radon's now at healthy levels."
Joseph L on May 2019
Neighbors Heating and Cooling Additional phone numbers - 515-232-7777 or 515-832-2901
"Comprehensive discussion of what will be done, included pictures, good discussion of the actual mechanism that removes the radon. Once scheduled the process was completed in about 3 hours - walked me through what was done. The final product looked just liked the pictures. Discussed maintenance before leaving. All went well and was pleased. Radon's now at healthy levels."
Joseph L on May 2019
Commercial & Residential Plumbing Contractor
Commercial & Residential Plumbing Contractor
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!
"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"
Cindy A on March 2021
Draintech, in Ames, IA, is your one-stop shop to solve all of your plumbing and drainage issues since 1990. We have an impressive amount of experience in unclogging drains and ensuring pipes and lines are running efficiently. Let our courteous, dependable, friendly plumbers provide more information or a quote for service. We are there when you need us the most! For septic tanks and systems, drain cleaning, septic pumping and more, give us a call!
"Terrible. Don't use call another company. They don't do it correctly so they can continue to come back. Instead of using the cutter the first time. They continued to come back without the cutter and still charged each time. So what should have been 1 trip for $300 ended up 4 trips for $1000. The 3rd trip they were supposed to bring the cutter but didn't have time, but still charged $75 for stopping!"
Cindy A on March 2021
Polk County Heating and Cooling has been in buisness since 1969. It has gone from 1 employee to 27 . we are a complete mechanical sub -contractor. Our billing procedures are c.o.d. for most services, financing is avalible on qualifing services.
Polk County Heating and Cooling has been in buisness since 1969. It has gone from 1 employee to 27 . we are a complete mechanical sub -contractor. Our billing procedures are c.o.d. for most services, financing is avalible on qualifing services.
L&M Building & Remodeling has been providing quality work to our customers for over 35 years in the Des Moines area. Our staff includes a licensed, insured General Contractor with 38 years experience in the construction field and a licensed, insured Master Plumber with 30 years experience. 1. We deliver the highest quality of remodeling services available. 2. We deliver quality work, in a timely manner, at a fair price. We operate our business from the perspective of the homeowner. As a result, customer satisfaction is a our highest priority. 3. We promise a fast response, complete and detailed estimate, competent crews on the jobsite,daily site clean up and complete satisfaction with the finished job. The owner, Rollie Clarkson, is a member of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the Homebuilders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBAGD), Remodelors Council, the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rollie also has his Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR)accredidation as well as his Certified Aging in Place (CAPS 1&2) accredidation. Give us a call or send us an email. Our estimates are free.
L&M Building & Remodeling has been providing quality work to our customers for over 35 years in the Des Moines area. Our staff includes a licensed, insured General Contractor with 38 years experience in the construction field and a licensed, insured Master Plumber with 30 years experience. 1. We deliver the highest quality of remodeling services available. 2. We deliver quality work, in a timely manner, at a fair price. We operate our business from the perspective of the homeowner. As a result, customer satisfaction is a our highest priority. 3. We promise a fast response, complete and detailed estimate, competent crews on the jobsite,daily site clean up and complete satisfaction with the finished job. The owner, Rollie Clarkson, is a member of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the Homebuilders Association of Greater Des Moines (HBAGD), Remodelors Council, the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Rollie also has his Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR)accredidation as well as his Certified Aging in Place (CAPS 1&2) accredidation. Give us a call or send us an email. Our estimates are free.
Water treatment & purification system installations and replacements FAQs
Water softeners consist of three main components: a mineral tank, a brine tank, and a control valve. In some smaller units, the mineral tank and brine tank are combined into one cabinet.
Professionals install whole-home systems at the point of entry of the main water line. Smaller units are installed under sinks or near a washer—these units only soften the water for that fixture, not the entire home.
Mineral Tank: Hard water passes into the mineral tank through resin beads, and an ion exchange occurs. Magnesium and calcium ions are exchanged for sodium or potassium ions from the brine tank.
Brine Tank: The brine tank contains sodium or potassium to recharge the resin.
Control Valve: The control valve determines when to clean the resin beads.
Choosing between a salt-based or potassium-based water softener depends on your priorities. Salt-based systems effectively remove hard-water minerals, regenerate efficiently, and are cost-effective. However, they may not be ideal for individuals on low-sodium diets. Potassium-based systems neutralize minerals without removing them and regenerate more frequently. They are more expensive but offer a healthier and more environmentally friendly option. If sodium levels are a concern and cost isn't a major factor, a potassium system may be the better choice.
To calculate your water softener's capacity, determine your grains per gallon (GPG) number by:
Multiplying the number of people in your home by 90. The average number of gallons used per person for washing, drinking, and cooking ranges from 80 to 100 gallons per day.
Multiplying that result by the hardness of your water. The average grains per gallon in the United States is 10 but can range from 0 to 17. You can find your GPG number by purchasing an at-home water testing kit.
Installing a water softener takes between two to four hours on average. The exact duration depends on the complexity of the unit and whether additional plumbing or electrical work is required. If modifications to existing pipes are necessary, installation may take longer. Preparing the installation area by clearing any obstructions can help streamline the process.
Water softeners can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance and care. The lifespan depends on the type and quality of the unit you choose. Single-tank electric water softeners may last around 12 years, while higher-quality models tend to last longer. Regular maintenance, such as routine inspections and timely replacement of salts or potassium, helps extend the life of your system. Most water softeners require minimal repairs over their lifespan.
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