Are You In Hot Water?

A hot water heater just isn't one of those features of people’s houses that they think about a lot. It is not that it’s anyone’s fault, it’s simply not very visible or requiring of people’s attention most of the time. Nevertheless, do not be lured into being entirely dismissive of this important part of your home’s plumbing system. Just like with any other piece of machinery, a hot water heater needs a certain amount of regular care and maintenance to make certain that it is operating at maximum efficiency and sustainability. If you wish to improve those two things, pay attention to these tips from Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling. They have lots of experience fixing Des Moines, Iowa water heaters.

Things To Know

You'd be astonished at just how lots of individuals don't even know where their hot water heating system can be found. You'd think that a device that massive would be difficult to overlook, but once again, it is normally out of the way. You will not want to discover the location of your hot water heating system by following where the flood of water originated from. It's much better to locate it before anything goes wrong. The very first locations to check would be your basement for those who have one or in a place which has a lot of plumbing.

The second and probably most significant thing is to know how to switch off the water. If something does go wrong and the tank bursts or it has a leak in it somewhere, you'll want to know what to do to get the water to quit flowing. Obviously, you will also want to know how to turn off the water so that you can do that before doing any type of maintenance work on it. You'll usually find a shut-off valve above the heating unit close to the cold side of the piping. It also would not hurt to find out where to shut off the main water line into the house also. Though any recently installed large appliance like a hot water heater will have a shut-off valve that can be operated by hand, old units might need a special tool to switch it off. Keep one of those handy, if not permanently mounted to the hot water heating system, so that you can make the fast moves necessary in a critical situation.

The third and most technical thing to know is what type of water heater you have got in your home. You'll find all sorts of factors to consider that might be important information down the road. You ought to know if your water heater has a storage tank or if it is a tankless unit. You should also know if it is electric, natural gas, or propane powered. If yours is fueled by gas or propane, you ought to know where the shut-off switch is for the fuel line. Of course, that may be very important in an emergency situation.

Things To Do

Besides the things that you should know regarding your water heating system, there is also a range of things that can be done to avoid emergency hot water heater repair in Des Moines, Iowa. First, make sure there isn't a bunch of stuff piled around the unit. If the unit springs a leak, you won't catch it as rapidly if the view of it is obstructed by the boxes of junk that commonly populate a basement. It's especially important to keep stuff away from a gas-powered hot water heater because of the fire hazard and the potential of impeded airflow influencing the unit’s efficiency.

Next, make sure to drain a couple of gallons out every now and then to test for a buildup of sediment. You should do this at least one time each year, and you don't even have to turn the heat down if you don't wish to. Just be sure you use caution with the scalding liquid. If you see a lot of sediment coming out with the water, go on and turn down the water so you can drain the entire tank. Then continue to have the water come out while it tries to fill the tank so that you can make sure that basically all of the debris is cleaned out.

The last thing that you should do is also a yearly task. You will want to totally inspect the hot water heater to look for anything that is out of place. You'll want to check everything for corrosion and excessive abrasion. If you find something that seems wrong, or if you don't feel confident enough to carry out the inspection yourself, get a hold of Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling to get your unit inspected by an expert appliance repairman in Ankeny, Iowa.

The best water ionizer on the market today

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Well, we established recently that Tyent ionizers are the Best in the World, but which one is best for you?   The size of your kitchen, the layout of your working area, whether you prefer a minimalist look; all of these factors, along with many others play a part in deciding which ionizer is right for you.

Shiny New Year, Shiny New Tyent Ionizer?

The UCE-11

Today, we’re going to take a look at one of our most popular models, the UCE-11, which is perfect for anyone who has limited counter space or likes their kitchen appliances out of sight.

Looks might not be everything, but they count for an awful lot when it comes to something at the heart of your home, that you see everyday and use all the time!  Luckily, the UCE-11 – which comes with a lifetime guarantee as standard, is so exquisitely designed it will enhance even the most beautiful kitchen!

Incredible Performance, Perfect Control

Not that any of our ionizers are a case of style over substance.  Alongside those sleek looks, the UCE-11’s performance is just as impressive.  From its medical grade, platinum-dipped titanium plates and .01 filtration capabilities (the same as kidney dialysis machines), to its fully adjustable power settings with 99 presets – the UCE-11 is a fantastic investment in your healthy lifestyle.

Tyent ionized alkaline water hydrates, refreshes and boosts both your energy and your immune system.  Packed with essential hydrogen and vital antioxidants, you’ll notice the difference straight away.

Guaranteed Satisfaction!

Tyent even offers financing options and an incredible 75 day trial period, which means that the UCE-11 is an even easier decision to make.

We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about the UCE-11, or indeed any of our products then give us a call at 855-893-6887.  Our customer service team aren’t just friendly, they’re also pretty amazing themselves – helping us achieve both accreditation and an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Imagine starting 2017 with your very own UCE-11…a happy and healthy New Year indeed!

Does your family Drink lots of "Bottled Water"?

Behind “Safe” Bottled Water

Back in 2008, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 10 top brands of bottled water contained contaminants such as disinfectant by-products, pain medication and fertilizer residue.

Even if the beverage industry has cleaned up its act since then, there’s still the worry that plastic leaches controversial carcinogen Bisphenal A (BPA) into the bottled water.  No one is certain about the long-term effects of imbibing the estrogen-mimicking chemical, so wobbly reassurances along the lines of “it seems to be alright so far…” is pretty much the best we have.

Portable Problems?

So how about using “safe” reusable plastic bottles instead?  When Treadmill reviews commissioned environmental testing laboratory services company EmPak P&K to test 12 different types of portable plastic water bottles for bacteria, we wonder whether they were braced for the results.

EmPak came back with the shocking revelation that reusable, regular plastic water bottles harbored up to an astonishing 300,000 colony-forming units of viable bacteria cells per square centimeter.

Tyent GoodLife in Your Life

By contrast, Tyent GoodLife bottles are constructed from food grade stainless steel and are BPA-free as well as being non-leaching and toxin-free.

Drinking clean water can seem unnecessarily complicated, but really it isn’t.  A Tyent ionizer will provide you with safe, antioxidant-rich, hydrogen-packed water every time.

Tyent Water

Did you know that there are over 500 clinical studies on hydrogen in water?  Scientists are constantly making new breakthroughs that help to unlock the myriad benefits of hydrogen water.

What’s more, Tyent ionizers filter water at the same micron level as kidney dialysis machines, removing over 200 contaminants, including 99.9% of lead.  Why not check out our water filter report for more information?

Give us a call at 5153230680 to see how easily one of our ionizers can fit cleanly into your life.

How To Make Your HVAC System Winter-Ready

Winter is almost upon us, and that means much for your HVAC system in Des Moines, Iowa. That means sudden temperature changes. That means the increasing possibility for snowfall. That means firing up your central heating system for the first time in months. Obviously, there are a lot of things to prepare for with the beginning of cold winter weather.

Below are a few of the most comprehensive, easy things that you can do to conserve energy and promote the life expectancy of your HVAC system.

Keep Your Central Heating System In Top Working Order

The single most important step that you could take is to have your HVAC system frequently examined and maintained by a professional. The latter months of fall are an especially good time to do this with the professionals at Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling.

Go through your home and examine all the vents and the area around them. Make sure that they're properly secured. Also check to ensure that the area around them is free from any furniture or other things that could block the ideal flow of air. That’s the best way to make sure that the heat is correctly distributed around the house.

Here’s another HVAC maintenance tip that’s very easy to do and extremely practical: get your air filter replaced! That'll place less strain on the heating system and use less energy in the long run. Also make sure you clean out any dust around any of the floor vents. That can help your filter last for a longer time.

Now it’s time to have a look at some other little tricks and tips that you may not have thought of. Have you ever considered getting a set-back thermostat? Those are the ones that allow you to pick different temperatures for differing times of day. You may be thinking “It really does not matter if I use it or not. It won’t make a significant difference if the house needs to reheat when I get home anyways.” That’s really not accurate. People who utilize a set-back thermostat can save 20 to 75 percent of their heating costs.

Here’s yet another strange one: reverse the switch on your ceiling fan. As you probably know already, heat rises in a closed system. If your ceiling fan is blowing air upwards, it is pushing all of that heat to come downwards.

In general, these guidelines are a few of the secrets to prepping your HVAC for the winter season. Use sound judgment. Check throughout the system for anything that just looks off. Turn the system on and inspect it again. Pay attention for unusual sounds. Now is the time for folks in the Des Moines, Iowa area to get these things dealt with. Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling is ready and willing to help you out so you’re not left out in the cold.

Being in hot water is going to cost you more!

In essence, this NAECA update means that it will be mandatory for manufacturers to have new efficiency standards on all residential water heaters made after April 16, 2015. Those changes to gas water heaters will include additional insulation, new flue baffling technologies and the incorporation of electronic ignition in lieu of a pilot light, or any combination of these changes.

Manufacturers have been required to comply with the Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for residential water heaters since 1990, and the standards were updated in 2004 and 2010. According to the DOE, this 2015 update will result in approximately $63 billion in energy bill savings for products shipped from 2015-2044 along with a significant decrease in carbon dioxide emissions.

While the long-term energy impact is impressive, the affect these changes will have on consumers in the short-term are not as easy to understand. Just like most changes mandated by the government, it will hit our pocketbooks.

Like so many of our energy initiatives today, at least at first, it’s going to be startling to people how much expense they’ll have for heating their water. Of course the idea in the long run is to minimize that expense and save energy, and it will. But you know you have that upfront cost to put into it.

If you are anticipating that maybe you would like to replace your heater, or if its giving any signs of knocking sounds or other things that are potential problems, it would be better to consider replacing it sooner than later.

Changes will include increasing the water heater’s energy factor up two points, which is a number that is a fairly realistic guide as to how much energy you are using for heating water. In addition, the physical size of the units will grow by 2 to 3 inches in diameter and slightly in height, as well. So, if you have limited space for your current water heater, you will need to have more room when you buy one that meets the new requirements.

Of course, with new regulations comes price increases for the consumer. Industry consensus is that prices will go up several hundred dollars on gas water heaters under 55 gallons.

However, if you have the need for a lot of hot water, for example your whirlpool tub, and are today using a 75-gallon unit, the impact could be huge. These changes are mostly impacting people who use more hot water.

In order to get that amount of hot water following the new mandates, people that use the larger 75 gallon heaters will either need to buy two 40 or 50 gallon tanks, get a 75-gallon condensing unit that could cost more than $2,000, or go with a tankless water heater.

While April 16, 2015, is the date the act goes into effect, wholesalers and manufacturers will be able to sell their existing inventories after that date, but they can’t manufacture products that don’t meet the new standards after that date.

With the majority of water heaters in use being gas-fired, this law also mandates changes for oil-fired and electric water heaters. Regardless of which type you have today, the bottom line is you will need to be proactive if a new water heater is on the horizon for your home, so you can save some money now.

For a limited time, Green’s will be providing free water heater inspections and recommendations on the life expectancy of your current water heater. If needed, replacement quotes will be provided at no additional charge.

To receive your free inspection, call 515-323-0680 and ask for Dan or DJ. 

If you are considering buying a new water heater, you might want to do it soon because updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) that will go into effect this spring will impact your choices and costs in the future.

Seasonal Maintenance

Worthwhile yearly preventative maintenance assures your unit will run effectively, keep your family members content, and prevent unnecessary and pricey repair bills.

Automatic Call List

For our customers who want the handiness of being routinely contacted each Spring and Fall – so you don’t need to remember. You get priority scheduling and assured special pricing.

An annual tune up could save you money on your power bill since your unit will be using a lesser amount of energy, and may help you avoid unwanted and pricey repair bills because your unit isn't being required to work as hard.

But, above all, an annual tune-up on your furnace will give you assurance, making sure your loved ones is kept secure, and will create a more comfortable and warm environment for your home.

Boiler Service And Repair

Boilers and hot water heating systems are effective since they can warm up large spaces more proficiently and comfortably than other forms of energy.  Manufacturers  recommend a cleaning and check of your heating system and air conditioning equipment to provide efficient performance and longevity.

We specialize in the replacement and retrofitting of boilers and hot water heating systems for residences, apartment buildings, condominiums and commercial structures in the Des Moines area.  Commonly we have found boiler setups that could have had their useful lives stretched for years if the owners had chosen yearly service, cleaning and testing by a trained boiler service professional.
Let us know if you're experiencing any of these issues:  Noisy plumbing, poor heating performance, some radiators aren't giving off heat, there is water leakage throughout the boiler or you notice that the expansion tank or pressure relief valve is leaking water.
 
We offer:

•   Boiler tune-ups
•   Combustion analysis for energy efficiency improvements, safety and dependability
•   Provide all services on circulating pumps and hot water pumps.
•   Zone valve assessments
•   Gas leaks and control checks
•   Pressure vessels and expansion tank checks
•   Carbon monoxide assessment
•   Operational Safety checks
•   Boiler replacement
•   Boiler piping
•   Clean and tune-up gas burners and heat exchangers.
•   Thermostat calibration
•   Radiant and in-floor heating service and set up
•   Baseboard heaters
If you are in need of any of these services, call Greens Appliance, Heating, and Cooling in Des Moines, Iowa and get your problems solved.

Goodman Air Conditioning and Heating

Keeping customers comfortable – whatever the season - is a leading priority for the Greens Appliance team. One method to do that is by providing Goodman air conditioning and heating equipment. Not heard of Goodman? Well, the Goodman brand has been in existence since 1982 and customers can rest assured its systems satisfy the highest industry standards and are set up by some of the best and most experienced professionals in the business, including Greens Appliance.

The complete line of Goodman brand products is built on the principles of founder Harold Goodman, a former air conditioning contractor himself. His goal was to produce air conditioning and heating equipment that:

• Provides leading edge product warranties.
• Provides greater stability and longer-lasting performance than rivalling products.
• Is ideal for quick, trouble-free installations.
• Makes dependable cooling and heating as affordable as possible.

By focusing on the design, engineering, and manufacture of trustworthy products that have helped millions of homeowners reach reliable, high-quality, and inexpensive indoor comfort, Goodman has gained the loyalty and respect from a huge number of local independent hvac professionals across North America. Whenever they go with the Goodman brand, Green Appliance customers can rest assured they will get a refreshingly budget friendly product that is covered by what many consider among the best product warranties in the heating and cooling field.

Most home owners have no idea the name of the central heating and cooling system set up in their home. It is a purchase many home owners make just once or twice in their life — typically on a very hot or very cold day! On the other hand, your local HVAC dealer suggests and installs Goodman brand hvac systems every single day.  When it comes to suggesting a brand for your cooling and heating needs, your local HVAC expert knows best. After all, they are the specialists, the ones in the field who can correctly evaluate your specific needs and solutions.

Each HVAC installation is different, and your neighborhood, independent HVAC professional like Green Appliance realizes which HVAC brands are most suitable to your distinct indoor comfort needs. So it is okay if you don’t know about the Goodman brand. Thousands of the country’s most experienced heating and air conditioning professionals trust it to perform everyday, every year. Their recommendations have been keeping millions and millions of North American households content since day one.

Quality products and industry-leading warranties, delivering top-quality heating and air conditioning to consumers at a reasonable cost, are just part of the wide array of services Green Appliance offers to make your life more comfortable – and at the right price!

Des Moines' Best Appliance Repair

We service and repair ALL brands, models and makes of major appliances. Our licensed and proficient technicians average more than thirty-five years of expertise!

• Dishwasher repair
  
• Disposal repair
• Dryer repair
• Electric range repair
• Freezer repair
• Furnace repair
• Gas Range repair
• Humidifier repair
• Microwave Oven repair
• Oven repair
• Refrigerator repair
• Stove repair
• Sump Pump repair
• Trash Compactor repair
• Ventilation Hood installation and service
• Washer repair
• Water Heater repair
• Window AC’s and PTAC Unit repair

NO RISK CUSTOMER PRICING
Our standard fifty-nine dollar trip charge includes a trip to your home, and a fifteen minute simple assessment of your issue. Upon completion of your initial assessment, if extra labor is needed for complicated or large-scale diagnosis, our factory-trained technician will give you a quote for the extra labor cost for a total and guaranteed diagnosis.

Once our technician has finished a diagnosis, he can give you a quote for the repair. If you authorize the repair at the time our technician is at your home, we will waive the trip charge - and any additional diagnostic fees, if applicable.

This offer is applicable to repairs done on our first trip to your home during regular regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) in the Des Moines metro area.

To get hold of us with further questions, call 515-323-0680.

S.A.V.E. Certification means SAVE some Green (at Green's!)

Did you know that approximately half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling?  So, making smart decisions about your home’s heating, cooling and water heating systems can have a big effect on your utility bills AND your comfort! 

At Green’s Appliance, Heating & Cooling, we pride ourselves in helping homeowners achieve maximum efficiency and comfort in the most affordable ways, by providing them with S.A.V.E. Certified installations.

What is a SAVE-certified installation?  The new System Adjustment and Verified Efficiency (SAVE) certification assures you that the heating and cooling professional installing or maintaining your new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is properly trained in energy-efficient installation and measurement. Only a licensed HVAC SAVE-certified contractor can provide you with this service.  A HVAC SAVE-certified contractor’s assessment will make sure you purchase the most appropriate, energy-efficient system for your home, and that it’s installed correctly for optimum savings and comfort.

Right now in 2014, utility companies such as MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy, are giving incredible rebates on new HVAC equipment that has been installed, tested and verified by an HVAC SAVE-certified contractor.

All of our HVAC technicians at Green’s Appliance, Heating & Cooling have taken the required training and have been SAVE-certified.  If you would like more information on how you can save big money on your future utility bills (while making your home more comfortable than it has ever been) give us a call at 515-323-0680 and ask to speak to one of our SAVE-certified technicians.

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Get Your Boiler Prepared For Cold Winter Weather

Prepare Yourself! It is currently that time when you'll want to get your boilers back on-line. Indeed, winter's here and so are the demands put on your boilers.

To ensure that you are working safely and at top effectiveness our recommendation is that you, or a qualified boiler service technician from Green's Appliance, Heating, and Cooling, open your boiler for an examination. Clean the fireside and waterside. If you've not had one of our guys come out, give us a call at 515-323-0680 so that we can take a look.     

Whenever you reassemble your boiler use new gaskets. Also clean and examine your low water cutoff. Examine all safety devices, like a pop test on the safety relief valves, flame safeguard checks, and a leak test on safety shut-off valves.

This is a checklist of points to inspect, clean, repair or replace as needed:


•   All refractory
•   Replace all fireside gaskets
•   Refractory baffle gaskets
•   Burner gaskets
•   Handhole gaskets
•   Manhole gaskets
•   Low water cut-offs
•   Oil gun assembly
•   Pilot electrode and pilot tube
•   Flame detector
•   Scanner tube
•   Programmer
•   Damper motor
•   Cam assemblies
•   Linkages
•   Ignition transformer
•   Ignition cable
•   Operating limit controls
•   Pilot Valves
•   Main gas valves
•   Main gas regulator
•   Gas butterfly valve
•   Blower motor
•   Air proving switch
•   Atomizing air pump
•   Air cleaner
•   Strainers
•   Air and oil hoses
•   Oil valves
•   Oil metering stem
•   Back pressure orifice
•   Stem packing
•   Gauges
•   Stack thermometer
•   Water column assembly
•   Tyrcocks
•   Safety Valves
•   Sight ports

Give Green's a call today or visit them at their location in Ankeny, Iowa.

Tips To Help You Save Money During The Cold Winter Months

Lowering unneeded energy consumption is a simple method to keep your cash in your wallet. Here are a few ideas you could do yourself, at no expense to you from your friends at Green's Appliance, Heating, and Cooling in Ankeny, Iowa.

Let the sunlight in. Open up draperies and allow the sun to heat up your residence free-of-charge (be sure to have them closed once again at sundown so that they can help insulate).

Reorganize your rooms. Relocate your furnishings so that you're seated close to interior walls – external wall surfaces and older windows will tend to be drafty. Do not sit in the draft.

Ensure that it stays closed. Conventional fire places can be an energy loser – it is best not to ever rely on them since they draw hot air out of the home and up the chimney. When not being used, make certain the damper is shut. Before shutting the damper, ensure that you do not have smoldering embers. Should you opt to not make use of a fireplace, then block off the masonry with a bit of stiff insulating material from the hardware store that fits nicely into the space (dampers do not close completely without some leaking).

Get rid of squandered energy. Switch off lighting fixtures in unoccupied rooms. Disconnect that extra fridge in your garage if you do not really need it – this relatively practical way to keep extra beverages cool contributes 10 to 25 percent to your electricity bill. Switch off kitchen and bath-ventilating fans after they have completed their job – these fans can blow out a house-full of hot air when unintentionally left on. Keep the fireplace damper closed unless of course a fire is burning to prevent as much as 8% of your furnace-heated air from going out the chimney.

Abridge showers. Merely decreasing that lingering time by a couple of minutes can help to save hundreds upon hundreds of gallons of hot water every month for a household of 4 people. Showers make up two thirds of your water heating expenses. Slicing your showers by 50 percent will lower your water heating spending by 33%.

Use appliances efficiently. Do exclusively full loads when using your dishwashing machine and clothes washer. Make use of the cold water setting on your clothes washer whenever you are able. Using cold water lowers your washer’s energy consumption by seventy-five percent. Make sure to clean your clothes dryer’s lint trap after each and every usage. Use the moisture-sensing automated drying setting on your clothes dryer if you happen to have one.

Put your pc and monitor to sleep. Many computers start out with the power management features switched off. Whenever you are finished with your computer, power it down. Never let it sit in sleep mode overnight since it is still pulling a bit of power.

Plug “leaking energy” in electronic devices. New televisions, chargers, computer peripheral devices, and other electronics use electricity even though they're turned off. Though these “standby losses” are just a couple of watts each, they soon add up to over 50 watts in an average home that's consumed continuously. If at all possible, disconnect electronics and chargers which have a block-shaped transformer on the plug when they're not being used. For computer scanners, printers, and other devices which are connected to a power strip, merely turn off the power strip after turning off your PC
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If you live in the Des Moines, Iowa area and are in need of appliance repair or heating and cooling services, give them a call today at 515-323-0680.

IS YOUR FURNACE NOT KEEPING UP?

During extreme temps like we are experiencing right now (-17 is crazy cold!) it is not unusual for our furnaces to struggle to keep our homes as toasty warm as we are accustom to. Your furnace is working hard to keep up with the demand. If your home is older and/or lacking proper insulation, this will make it even more challenging.

If you have babies or elderly family members in your home, and you are concerned about them not keeping warm enough, consider the following:

1. Turn on your oven for a little while, and open the door to allow heat to warm up the room.

2. Pick up a cheap space heater at the department store to help keep a bedroom warm, or to warm up a bathroom during bathing time.

3. Keep the curtains drawn at night to help keep cold air from drafting in from older windows.

4. Place a rolled up towel on the floor along the inside of your front and back doors to help keep the cold air from creeping in.

5. Keep crawling babies dressed in warm footie PJ’s layered with socks and t-shirt underneath. The air on the floor is always colder and drafty. If they will wear a skull cap, that would be even better. And, of course, be sure to keep them away from space heaters and ovens with open doors!

Hang in there, it’s suppose to warm up to the 30’s by Friday! But, if you think there is something wrong with your furnace, give a call and we'll send a tech out to take care of it.

www.GreensAHC.com

Refrigerator Repair: Does Food in Your Fridge Freeze?

 

Most of us have seen a situation where some food in our refrigerator begins to freeze. Of course, the first thing to check is the temperature. The temperature should be between 35 and 42 degrees. If your food is gathering ice in your refrigerator, try turning the temp up just a bit. If adjusting the temperature doesn't solve the problem, you may need a new thermostat or have a defective air damper. 

Otherwise, you might have a situation with your sealed system (refrigerant). If your food is freezing in your fridge and it's not just a temperature setting, give us a call to come to a look at 515-323-0680.