What You Need to Know About Furnace Maintenance

Written by Jenny / January 10, 2019

What You Need to Know About Furnace Maintenance

The most inconvenient time for your furnace to malfunction is when you depend on it most – during the winter. During this time of the year, we spend a lot of time indoors, often hosting holiday guests or cooking delicious meals for our families. With all the busyness that surrounds us, it’s easy to overlook certain aspects of our home’s maintenance.

Take a look at the benefits of a cleaning and safety inspection of your home’s furnace.

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Preparing your Home for Holiday Guests

Written by Jenny / December 19, 2018

The holiday season is in full swing, but it’s not too late to start preparing your home for hosting friends and family. You may have already hosted guests this year and run into any number of issues (think a lack of hot water or weird garbage disposal issues), so we have a few tips to ensure you don’t encounter any catastrophic snags during the holiday season.

Supply Hot Water
Whether you enjoy hosting your family each year, or you dread spending time with your in-laws, having…

How to Use Your Garbage Disposal the Right Way

Written by Jenny / November 16, 2018

We could write an entire series on the dos and don’ts of using your garbage disposal, but here are a few tips and tricks on how you can help prevent ruining your garbage disposal and how to know if there’s a problem. We tend to field more inquiries about broken garbage disposals around the holidays than any other time of the year. Many times, this is because we don’t always know what foods are “allowed” to be thrown down the garbage disposal. As a…

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Written by Jenny / October 16, 2018

Autumn is the ideal time to give your home some extra care. The mild weather allows you to spend a little time outdoors and give your home some TLC to make sure everything is in line before the temperature begins to drop.

To combat any issues before they begin, there are a few things we recommend you do before winter arrives.

Shut off Outdoor Faucets

You likely have at least one outdoor faucet, but it’s often not something we think…

Flooding Prevention Tips

Written by Jenny / September 17, 2018

If you’ve lived in or near Cedar Rapids, you may already know the area can be prone to flooding, especially near the Cedar River. While flood prevention isn’t always possible, there are a few steps you can take to mitigate the damage.

Check Your Sump Pump

Regularly checking your sump pump can prevent your basement from flooding. If you have a sump pump, inspect the sump pit to ensure it is clean and free of debris. Slowly pour a few gallons of water into the well…

Tankless Water Heater Installation at Meth-Wick Community

Written by Jenny / September 13, 2018

Isaac, one of our Commercial Leads, at Hanna Plumbing & Heating, recently worked with Meth-Wick, an assisted living center in Cedar Rapids, to install a series of commercial tankless water heaters. His work with Meth-Wick’s installation will result in countless benefits to the residents while providing a cost-effective solution for their management team.

“We’ve been providing heating and plumbing services for them for a while. While we were taking a look at their steam boiler, we noticed that we could help them be more efficient,…

How to Keep Your Air Conditioning Unit Running Efficiently

Written by Jenny / July 23, 2018

The last thing you want to worry about during the sweltering summer months is how much money running your air conditioning unit is going to cost. In order to ease some of those worries, we’ve provided a few do-it-yourself tips to keep your air conditioning system running efficiently.

Move Your Thermostat

Your thermostat can sense heat from warm objects nearby such as light bulbs, televisions and sunlight through windows. Avoid placing your thermostat next to these items for a more accurate reading. An inaccurate temperature reading…

A “Fastest Growing Company” for the Third Year in a Row

Written by Jenny / July 3, 2018

For the third year in a row, Hanna Plumbing & Heating was honored as a Fastest Growing Company by the Corridor Business Journal, where we ranked 17^th overall. We’re honored to be among the other 24 successful and inspiring companies.

In order to be considered one of the CBJ’s Fastest Growing Companies, each company who enters must meet strict requirements. They must have a revenue of at least $350,000 in each of the past 3 years, show revenue growth in the most recent year,…

How to Prepare Your Home for Warmer Weather

Written by Jenny / May 18, 2018

How to Prepare Your Home for Warmer Weather

Spring is the perfect time to schedule maintenance on your plumbing and cooling, even if you’re not experiencing a plumbing or cooling emergency. We’ve compiled a short list of services we’ve found to be beneficial to homeowners who are looking to maintain a healthy and efficient home.

Check for Leaks

Cold Iowa weather can cause pipes to freeze in the winter, meaning these pipes can and leak or burst. As the weather gets warmer, use the time to…

Prepare for Summer with an HVAC Tune-Up

Written by Jenny / April 23, 2018

It’s time to start spring cleaning! From deep cleaning your carpet to dusting your furniture, you have enough on your plate. However, there’s one thing you don’t want to forget to add to your spring cleaning checklist—an HVAC tune-up. If an HVAC tune-up isn’t something you’ve considered, taking a look at the possible benefits may change your mind.

Long-Term Cost

The worst possible time for your HVAC system to break down is when you need it most—during the hottest and most brutal days of…