Seasonal & Emergency Help
Ready for the next Iowa cold snap or heat wave?
How to prep your Des Moines system for winter and summer, how to tell a true emergency from a “call tomorrow” — and our emergency line for when heat or cooling fails at the worst time.
Seasonal prep
How do I get my HVAC ready for an Iowa winter and summer?
Before the first hard freeze: change the filter, test the furnace, and book a heating tune-up. Before summer: clean the filter, clear the outdoor condenser, and book a cooling tune-up. And treat no heat in a deep freeze, no cooling in a heat wave, or any gas smell as an emergency — those can’t wait in Des Moines, IA.
Winter prep checklist
- 1 Replace the furnace filter. Start the heating season with a clean filter so the furnace gets the airflow it needs.
- 2 Test the furnace before the first hard freeze. Run the heat early, listen for odd noises, and notice any burning or gas smell while it's still easy to get service.
- 3 Clear vents and returns. Keep supply vents and return registers open and unblocked by furniture or rugs so heat circulates.
- 4 Schedule a professional heating tune-up. Have a technician inspect the burners, safety controls, and heat exchanger before the deep cold.
- 5 Know your shutoffs and keep our number handy. Locate the furnace and gas shutoffs, and save our number, (515) 417-0296, for an emergency.
Summer prep checklist
- Replace or clean the air filter at the start of the cooling season
- Clear leaves and debris from the outdoor condenser and keep about 2 feet of clearance
- Test the AC on an early warm day so problems surface before a heat wave
- Schedule a professional cooling tune-up and condensate-drain check
Prefer to have the seasonal tune-ups handled for you? Our maintenance plans schedule them automatically before each IA heating and cooling season.
Emergency service
Heat or cooling out at the worst time? We respond fast when it matters most.
No heat during a deep freeze, no cooling in a heat wave, a gas or burning smell, or water and electrical trouble at the unit — don’t wait. All Seasons HVAC offers emergency HVAC service across Des Moines and the surrounding metro — with no extra charge for emergencies.
HVAC Diagnostic Quiz
What is wrong with my heater or AC?
Pick the symptom that matches and you’ll see the most likely causes plus how urgent it is. The rule that matters most in Des Moines, IA: a gas smell or no heat during a hard freeze is an emergency — step away and call. Most other issues are “schedule a diagnostic,” not panic.
What kind of problem are you having?
Common misconception
“It’s probably nothing — it’ll sort itself out.” HVAC problems rarely fix themselves. In Iowa, a furnace that struggles in November can quit on the coldest night of January, when a no-heat call is both miserable and risky. Catching it early with a diagnostic visit is almost always cheaper than waiting.
Common questions
When should I schedule HVAC maintenance in IA?
Use the shoulder seasons: a heating tune-up in the fall before the first hard freeze, and a cooling tune-up in the spring before the humid summer. Scheduling early also means easier appointment times than during a weather extreme.
What counts as an HVAC emergency?
No heat during dangerous cold, no cooling during extreme heat (especially with infants, seniors, or anyone medically vulnerable at home), any gas or burning smell, and water or electrical problems at the unit. Those warrant an immediate call.
Do you offer emergency service?
Yes. All Seasons HVAC offers emergency HVAC service — with no extra charge for emergencies — so if your heat goes out on the coldest night or your AC quits in a heat wave, you can reach us at (515) 417-0296.