Q: How often should I change my air conditioner filter? A: A good rule is to change them when they are dirty. It is probably a good idea to change them every 30-60 days. 1″ filters should be replaced once per month. 4″ filters or Space Guard Type filters are normally good for three to six months and sometimes longer. However, if you suffer from allergies it might be a good idea to change the filter more often. Q: How often should I have my HVAC unit inspected by a professional? A: To save money in the long run, you should have your HVAC unit inspected annually. The best time to get it inspected is when the seasons are changing either early Spring or Late Fall. Q: Should I have my air ducts cleaned? A: Yes you should clean your air ducts at a minimum of every six to seven years. If you have health problems they should be cleaned more often. The ducts should be cleaned if there is substantial visible mold growth inside the duct, if the ducts are infested with insects or rodents, or if the ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris.

Give us a call today for immediate a/c repair. Schedule a service call online and we will contact you promptly to set up an appointment or bid for your HVAC project. Not all Des Moines heating and cooling companies are made equal. Before you spend thousands of dollars on repairs or a new furnace or air conditioning unit, make sure you are asking the right questions and carefully analyzing your contractor’s responses. It is absolutely essential to hire a contractor with a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness. For example, national surveys have shown that over half of heating and cooling contractors do not size heating and cooling systems correctly. Here are some tips from the United States Department of Energy and Consumer Reports you would be wise to follow to ensure that you get a heating and cooling unit that is correctly sized for your home or business. "Insist upon a correctly calculated system sizing before you ever sign a contract. Be cautious relying on a contractor who recommends existing size or a sizing calculation based on square footage.

Ensure that contractors are determining size using an industry recognized and reliable calculating method. Be very leery of contractors who base their size suggestion on vague rules of thumb or estimates based on the size of your home." -From the United States Department of Energy and Consumer ReportsIf you are in the market for a dishwasher, KitchenAid and Bosch will definitely be one of your considerations. Along with Miele, these two brands are synonymous with premium products. I wrote the original KitchenAid vs. Bosch comparison last year, but so much has changed. KitchenAid has become quieter like Bosch. Bosch has added capacity to be more like KitchenAid. So it's time to revisit the toughest comparison in the industry.Our free guide helps you choose the right dishwasherGet the Dishwasher Buying Guide » Let's look at European and American dishwashers, then we will compare. Bosch makes a "European" dishwasher and KitchenAid makes an "American" dishwasher. What is the difference?

Bosch is one of our favorite affordable luxury brands and has a great service history with our 20 service techs. Over the years Bosch earned a reputation for producing a quiet, reliable, and attractive dishwasher. Although Bosch is a German company, most Bosch dishwashers are manufactured in New Bern, North Carolina.review of lg air purifier Bosch is a brand owned by the BSH Corporation along with luxury brands Thermador and Gaggenau. how to use cd laser lens cleanerAlthough many Bosch dishwashers are American-made they have features common of many other European dishwasher brands such as quiet operation, condensation drying, water savings, and energy efficiency.electronic air cleaner allergies (Our free Dishwasher Buying Guide highlights all of the available Bosch dishwashers)

Bosch makes 5 series of dishwashers: Ascenta, 300-Series, 500-Series, 800-Series, and Benchmark Series with the Ascenta being the entry level model and Benchmark being their premium line. You can purchase a dishwasher for $600 to $2,000 depending on the model. One of the biggest reasons people choose an American style dishwasher over a European style is for the greater capacity. Last year, Bosch released a new line of dishwashers that accommodate a greater capacity than other European dishwasher brands. The new Bosch dishwashers can sit flush in a 24’’ deep cabinet but have 3’’ deeper racking from front to back. Many of the Bosch dishwashers have foldable tines, adjustable racking, split cutlery basket, and a top cutlery rack to accommodate greater capacity. KitchenAid is another favorite affordable luxury brand and for years has been a well-known brand in the consumer market. KitchenAid makes a solid, reliable, American-style dishwasher with a variety of features at a range of prices.

American-style dishwashers are known for accommodating the needs of the American family featuring a large capacity, heated air dry cycle, and adjustable tines to accommodate a wide array of bowl and plate sizes. (Get our free Dishwasher Buying Guide for more on KitchenAid and all the best dishwasher manufacturers) One of the reasons people choose a European-style dishwasher over the American-style dishwasher is that previously European dishwashers were quieter than American models with a hard food disposer in the bottom. To solve this problem KitchenAid released a new line of dishwashers that have filters in the bottom to compete with the quiet dBA ratings of their competition. KitchenAid also included their high-end glide racks at a more affordable pricepoint, and a dishwasher with a third cutlery rack. Let’s take a look at our most popular selling models from each brand. Bosch SHE53TL5UC - $724 (after any rebates) KitchenAid KDFE104DSS- $629 (after any rebates)

In the appliance industry today I am thinking that American vs. European dishwashers is soon to be a concept of the past. It is clear that each manufacturer is striving to produce an “ideal” dishwasher. For example, Bosch recently adjusted their product to accommodate greater capacity and KitchenAid adopted the filter system in their new models to ensure quiet operation in open spaces. Both the European and American dishwasher manufactures are finding ways to take the best features from the two models and manufacture the best dishwasher possible. Bosch and the KitchenAid each manufacture a competitive dishwasher. Six months ago I would have told you I would absolutely purchase a Bosch however with KitchenAid’s new line I am not so sure. I like that Bosch manufactures a quiet, energy efficient dishwasher with foldable tines, third cutlery rack capacity, a half-load option for small loads, and a speed perfect option to speed up cycle time. I like that KitchenAid has started incorporating the features from some of their most luxurious models into their affordable luxury models such as the satin glide rack, foldable tines, adjustable upper rack and fold down shelf.