The Hidden Impact of Indoor Air Quality (and How to Fix It)
When it comes to home comfort, most homeowners focus on temperature but indoor air quality plays justas critical a role. At Metro Heating & Cooling, we believe your home should […]
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Why Preventative Maintenance Pays Off (and How It Saves You Money)
When it comes to your heating and cooling system, it’s easy to take a “wait until something breaks” approach. After all, if your furnace or air conditioner is still running, […]
5 Signs Your Furnace Is on Its Last Leg
When winter temperatures drop, your furnace becomes one of the most important systems in your home. While regular maintenance can extend its lifespan, no furnace lasts forever. Knowing the warning […]
Heat Pumps in Winter: Can a Heat Pump Handle the Iowa Cold?
Yes—modern cold-climate heat pumps can handle Central Iowa winters, especially in a dual-fuel setup that pairs a heat pump with a gas furnace. Metro Heating & Cooling designs, installs, and […]
2025 AC Refrigerant Changeover
What Iowa Homeowners Should Know A quiet but huge shift is coming to every air‑conditioned home in the Des Moines metro. On January 1, 2025, the U.S. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned […]
Why You Should Never Set Your Air Conditioner Below 70 Degrees
When summer heat rises in Des Moines, IA, it’s tempting to turn your thermostat way down. Many homeowners set their thermostat settings in summer as low as they can tolerate, […]
Why Ductless Is the Future of AC
As technology evolves, so do our cooling systems. One of the biggest trends in air conditioning today is ductless systems. If you’re unfamiliar with this option, now’s the time to […]
Choosing the Right Size Furnace – Bigger Isn’t Always Better
In a lot of ways, bigger is better: pizza, hotel rooms, beds, budgets—the list goes on. But when it comes to your furnace, the opposite might be true. If you’re […]
Signs Your Heat Exchanger Needs Professional Attention
Signs Your Heat Exchanger Needs Professional Attention Picture this: it’s a cold morning in Des Moines, and a homeowner wakes up to find her house unusually chilly. She checks the […]
End-of-Winter Heating Maintenance Tips to Avoid Last-Minute Breakdowns
As winter winds down, your heating system has likely been working overtime to keep your home warm. But just because the coldest days are behind us doesn’t mean it’s time […]