Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

When you have over 70 years' worth of heating, cooling and water heater experience, there isn't a whole lot you haven't heard. You can't buy this kind of experience, it has to be earned, and with every new generation that comes to Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we pass this experience along to each and every technician in our employ. But that's not all we do. Our experts are NATE- and SAVE-certified so while they carry great accumulated knowledge from past experience, they are just as well-versed in the latest trends and technologies in the heating and cooling industries.

When you hear the words "hot water heater, " you likely think of a tank hot water heater appliance. While homeowners have many other choices these days other than storage tank hot water heaters, this type of hot water heater is still the best choice for many homes. With new regulations that went into effect as of April 2015, storage tank hot water heaters are better designed and better insulated, making them more efficient than ever before. But to gain efficiency you need to have the right-sized unit installed correctly the first time around as well as continued expert service, and that's where the pros from Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling come in.

Temperatures during the winter months plummet in our area, but along with the dropping temperature is dropping moisture. Dry and cold is great for ice cubes, but it is not good for your health or your home. We all know what too much humidity feels like but too little can be just as problematic. This is why the experts at Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling offer comprehensive whole home humidifier services. A whole home component installs directly into your existing heating system, integrating with the system.

If you have been looking for reliable, professional hot water heater services in the Des Moines area, look no further than Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. We offer comprehensive tankless services that include expert installation, repair, maintenance and replacement. Many homeowners think that because these units are much smaller than traditional storage tank hot water heaters that they are easier to manage. This isn't true. Tankless units are actually more complicated, particularly the natural gas-powered ones that need to be properly vented in order to work.

You need to be able to keep your home comfortable throughout the entire year. For most people, this means having both a heating system and a cooling system that they can rely on depending upon the season. Others, though, have caught on to heat pumps and all that they have to offer. By using a heat pump you can actually heat and cool your home with the very same system. Even better, you can do so with great energy efficiency. Let us be the first to inform you, though, that professional services are absolutely necessary if you hope to use your heat pump as efficiently and effectively as possible.

No matter what type of heating and/or cooling system that you may use in your house, you control that heating or cooling system with a thermostat. The thermostat is one of the most visible pieces of your HVAC system, and the one with which you likely have the most direct contact. Even with that in mind, many homeowners fail to realize precisely how vital their thermostats are to the successful operation of their heating and cooling systems. If you need a new thermostat installed in your home, or if you are having any problems at all with your existing thermostat, give us a call.

Here at Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, we believe that every homeowner throughout the Des Moines, IA area should be completely satisfied with their drinking water quality. However, the biggest challenge in improving your home's water quality is the fact that there are a number of different potential causes of the problems you're experiencing. From visible sediment thanks to mineral buildup, to strange odors or a foul taste, there's a lot that can go wrong with your water. Fortunately, our team is here to help!

Our maintenance agreements are designed to save you money over time, effectively lowering the lifetime cost-of-ownership while extending the lifetime of your equipment. When you enroll in a Schaal Priority Maintenance Agreement (SPMA) with Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, you'll receive regularly scheduled tune ups and maintenance visits performed throughout the year, ensuring your equipment is running at peak efficiency saving you money on your energy bills! Occasional tune-ups to your system prevent small problems from turning into big, expensive repairs.

Whether you've just discovered that you have water collecting in your basement or if you have had a chronic problem with dampness, it might be time to consider a sump pump installation. Sump pumps help to keep your basement dry and comfortable all year round, thus preventing property damage and other flood-associated problems such as mold development. Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the company to trust for reliable sump pit and sump pump installation in Des Moines, IA. From installation and replacement to repairs and maintenance there's only one call you need to make.

Heat pumps are very versatile devices for transferring heat from one location to another. When used to heat water, a heat pump hot water heater can save significant energy while also providing your home with the hot water it needs. However, these kinds of systems need the care of trained experts, and our pros have a great amount of experience with them. We can size and install a new heat pump hot water heater for you, replace one that isn't working anymore, or repair and maintain an existing one so that it provides the hot water you need.

Your air ducts are vital to your indoor air quality and the effectiveness of your HVAC systems. What's the point of investing in a brand-new air purifier or heating system if all that clean air is going to travel through the same dusty, dirty ducts that have been making things difficult thus far? By teaming up with Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, you get access to reliable duct cleaning services that will keep your ducts dust and debris free. We have over 70 years of experience in the field of indoor air quality.

Across the United States, and in much of the rest of North America, the furnace remains the most popular way to provide cozy warmth to a household when the outside temperatures turn chilly. Furnaces heat the air within their cabinets using energy sources such as natural gas and electricity, and then blow the warm air through a network of ducts and into the various rooms. If your current home has a furnace standing sentinel against the winter weather you must have the service of heating professionals to see that it keeps at its job and maintains a high level of energy efficiency.

No home operates without hot water, at least not willingly, and the experts at Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling are here to help make sure you don't ever have to do this. How? By offering comprehensive, professional hot water services like water heater repair in Des Moines, along with maintenance, replacements and installations. You may be worried that our technicians aren't up on the latest types of hot water heaters. This is never the case when you call us. We've been around for 70 years, and that affords us the opportunity to be experts at traditional systems like storage tank hot water heaters, but also means we install and service newer types of systems like tankless and heat pump hot water heaters.

When the coldest time of the year is here once more, is your heater going to be able to provide you with the warmth that you need to live comfortably in your home? When you schedule your heating services with a member of our staff, you can count on this being the case. Our heating technicians are some of the finest in the industry, and they are here to ensure that your home heating system functions at optimal operating levels. In order for your heater to truly excel in its operation, you need more than just a great system.

Keeping your cool during the hottest time of the year can be quite a challenge, especially if you are shocked to see incredibly high energy bills rolling in as a result of using your air conditioning system. The good news is that you can enjoy a great, efficient performance from your AC by allowing the pros on our staff to install and service it. Contact us today to get started. Choosing the right air conditioner for your home may be more complex than you realize. With split central air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless ACs and more to choose from, deciding which is right for you can take some time.

Are you considering the installation and usage of a geothermal system for your home in Des Moines? Then you have come to the right place! These types of systems work very differently from traditional HVAC systems, and it is of the utmost importance that they are installed correctly. Our NATE-certified professionals have years of experience working with these types of systems. We offer expert, comprehensive geothermal system services that including installation, repair, maintenance and replacement.

We are in an area of the country where our weather comes in extremes: it can get very hot and humid during the summer months and bitterly cold during the winter months. This means that in order to stay comfortable, you need to have reliable heating and cooling systems. With the hot summer months upon us, don't be afraid to give Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling a call to help you with any AC repairs or installations in the Altoona, IA area. For almost seven decades, the NATE and SAVE certified heating and cooling experts at Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling have been helping customers have the cool air they need during our hot summer months and the warm air they need during the frigid winter months.

Drain cleaning is probably one of the most common jobs that professional plumbers provide. In fact, you're probably already well aware of how often clogged drains strike in kitchens and bathrooms, and you've probably run into at least a few clogged sink and shower drains even just in the last year. Sometimes they can be relieved with a plunger, but in many cases you need a professional plumber to turn to in order to thoroughly clean the drain and solve your problem. That's what our team is here for.

You've likely never given much thought to how much you rely on your plumbing system, daily. Running a bath, using your dishwasher or clothes washing machine, flushing the toilet, and even brushing your teeth all require the dependable operation of the pipes that run through your Des Moines, IA area home. At Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, our professionals have been serving the area for over 70 years. Our plumbers provide exceptional services including plumbing installation and replacement, plumbing repair, and maintenance.

Does your home feel muggy and damp during long stretches of the year? Do you find that you need to run the air conditioning system almost constantly in the summer in order to overcome humid air? Then you should consider installing a whole-house dehumidifier. These systems work in a way similar to air conditioners: they circulate refrigerant through a coil that attracts moisture through a process of evaporation and then removes the trapped moisture. This helps to improve your indoor air quality, and keep you comfortable throughout the year.

If you are like most homeowners throughout the Des Moines, IA area, you probably don't even realize just how reliant you are on your plumbing system. Many of your daily tasks depend on the safe and successful operation of your pipes-everything from cooking and showering to flushing your toilets. If you can't rely on your plumbing system, then it's time to contact Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The pipes that make up your plumbing system are highly durable. Regularly scheduled plumbing maintenance will help keep them this way, but still, you may find yourself in need of repiping services at some point.

Here's a startling statistic, straight from the U.S. Department of Energy: approximately 30% of the air that moves through the ductwork in a home is lost to air leaks. That is a substantial amount of air that you pay to heat or cool your home that never even reaches the living spaces. And chances are high that you aren't aware this is waste is happening. The way to stop this loss of air and air pressure inside a home's ventilation system is to contact professionals to arrange for duct sealing. This isn't a job you should take on yourself with duct tape and a bit of ambition.