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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
30
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack and Aaron were both EXTREMELY helpful, knowledgable, professional, polite and concerned about cleaniness (and we appreciated all those postive characteristics!). Really excellent professionals who serviced our furnance and installed a new thermostat that is really nice. We cannot recommend Schaal highly enough and Mack and Aarson were really, really good to work with. If you are seeing this and considering an HVAC company, there is no other choice than Schaal! (We have used Schaal since the early 1990s and always been totally pleased with their service, technicians and people who answer the phones!)."
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Green's Appliance Heating & Cooling
4.6(
280
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve used Green’s many times over the past 18+ years (furnace, AC, etc.) and have always received great service. I was just at my mother’s house to let the technician in to repair her stove. They called me approximately 45 minutes ahead of time to let me know we were next up for service, and then again when the technician was on his way. They also sent me a text with an introduction to the technician (including a photo) so I would know who to look for. When Ty arrived at the door, he put booties on over his work boots to keep the carpet clean, even though I told him it wasn’t necessary. He figured out the problem quickly and gave me a price (down to the penny, including tax) for the work before replacing the igniter. He fixed the stove and even cleaned up the burners so they would work better. This company is extremely professional, and I would highly recommend them to anyone!"
Just because we're small doesn't mean we can't handle big jobs! Our family team has the expertise to tackle any HVAC challenge in Des Moines.
There's nothing like the peace of mind that comes with reliable heating and cooling. As your neighbors in Des Moines, we're just a call away when you need us.
High-efficiency furnace upgrade with improved airflow and performance — expertly installed by the Greens team.
Iowa winters don't stand a chance against our expert furnace services! From our family to yours, we're here to keep you warm when temperatures drop.
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55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Service Legends Heating & Cooling
4.5(
241
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service tech actually found a small gas leak ( but any leak is bad) and he repaired it right away. There way no charge for this service as we belong to their service club so service call and repair were no additional cost to us. Very professional and explained everything before repairing. We will not change to any other service company."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Sinnott Heating & A/C
5.0(
2
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Sinnott Heating & A/C, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. The goal of our business is to add value for clients on both sides of a transaction.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VMAX
5.0(
5
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carlos won the bid in our project to replace 5. Central air units. Not for cheaper price. He won for the quality of service offered a maintenance plan for 5 years And the units installed quality and accessories I strongly recommend VImax for any HVAC. Job."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"CHW was very responsive to our urgent need! We filed a claim the evening prior when we notices our A/C was blowing warm air into the rooms. Then by 8AM the next day, we had a call from the service technician saying he was on his way to address the issue! CHW worked with the technician to find out the compressor was the culprit and approved it's repair! Great customer service for a family in need during the hot south central Texas summer!"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jim did a great job. He quickly assessed the problem and then took our unit with him to work on it more. When he got back to us, the fix would have cost more than it was worth. He gave us options for a new or refurbished PC. We felt the refurbished was a good deal and chose that. He came back and set that up and we are very happy with it. He then took a look at my laptop and again took it along. He tuned it up and installed a speed upgrade we wanted. Of course, we paid extra for the new unit and upgrades, but we thought the price was very fair. Jim seemed very knowledgeable and responsive. We will definitely call him again if we need any computer services."
2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling
4.9(
11
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are Iowa's premier provider of home comfort solutions. We offer heating and air conditioning services, insulation, spray foam, air sealing and energy audits. Comfort Solutions has been taking care of homeowners here in Iowa for 31 years. We use the science of energy audits to solve your heating and cooling needs. Our passion is making every single room in your house amazingly comfortable. Call us anytime to receive a free repair quote or free home energy audit.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for central a/c service or repair projects in Prairie City, IA

A condenser fan motor is a crucial part of your air conditioner that prevents the compressor from overheating. It pulls heat from your AC unit to cool the refrigerant moving through the condenser coils. This allows your system to blow cool air and keeps everything running smoothly.

The most common causes of AC fan motor failure include loss of lubricant in the system due to overheating and a rusted or leaking run capacitor. Poor lubrication can also cause failure in the belt drive, which may impact the AC fan motor. Weather and electrical components can also affect your AC. For example, a storm could send water into your motor windings and damage the internal components.

Air conditioner fan motors last about 12 years on average, though they can last longer if maintained well. This includes keeping them clean and cooled as needed with annual air conditioner checkups. Routine maintenance is essential to catch AC fan issues early. An HVAC inspection can cost between $70 and $500, while AC cleaning services may range from $100 to $400.

A broken AC fan motor may need replacement because this part usually can’t be repaired. Several things indicate it’s time to replace your AC fan motor, including buzzing noises, a constantly running fan, unusually high energy bills, or an aging system. If you notice these signs, call an HVAC pro for help before the faulty motor starts to strain other parts of the AC system.

There are clear warning signs of a bad AC fan motor, including unusual interruptions in the fan operation. The motor might be malfunctioning if you hear weird noises like grinding or rattling or if the fan continues to spin when the unit is off. These indicators compromise your AC’s cooling performance and increase your energy costs. Addressing these issues immediately by contacting a trusted HVAC professional prevents further damage and safeguards your HVAC's efficiency.

Replacing your AC fan motor takes a professional one to four hours. The technician will start by assessing your system and safely removing the damaged motor. If a new part needs to be ordered, it might take a few days. Once the part is available, your pro will install it properly and make sure your system is running smoothly.

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