HVAC Tips & Resources for Des Moines Homeowners
Straightforward answers to the heating and cooling questions Central Iowa homeowners actually ask - from geothermal tax credits and cold-weather heat pumps to noisy furnaces and AC that will not cool. Obsidian Heating and Cooling is a Veteran-Owned HVAC company based in Des Moines, and these guides are written from real work in homes across the metro. No fluff, no fear tactics - just what you need to make a good decision about your system.
Browse Our Latest HVAC Guides
Practical reading for Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Altoona, Grimes, Clive, and Johnston homeowners. Each guide is grounded in the equipment and incentives that actually apply in Central Iowa, and we add new ones as the seasons and the questions change. If you are deciding on a system, comparing costs, or troubleshooting a problem before you call, start here.
Iowa Geothermal Tax Credits (2026 Update)
The 30% federal credit ended for installs completed after 2025. What 2025 owners can still claim, and MidAmerican's 2026 discount.
Read the GuideDo Heat Pumps Work in Iowa Winters?
Cold-climate performance, heat pump vs. furnace, what MidAmerican pays in 2026 now that the federal credit has ended, and why yours might ice up.
Read the GuideDuctless Mini-Splits in Iowa
Cold-weather comfort, cost vs. central air, where to install (and not), and LG options for your home.
Read the GuideBoiler vs. Furnace: Which Is Right?
How the two heating systems compare on comfort, efficiency, and cost for Des Moines homes.
Read the GuideWhy Is My Furnace Making Noise?
What banging, whistling, grinding, and rattling mean - and which sounds need a call right away.
Read the GuideAC Running But Not Cooling?
Common reasons a Des Moines AC blows warm, what you can check yourself, and when to call a pro.
Read the GuideAC Installation Cost in Des Moines
What drives the price of a new central AC system, and how to compare quotes with confidence.
Read the GuideWhole-Home Humidifiers for Iowa Winters
The five signs you need one, bypass vs. fan-powered vs. steam by home type, and the humidistat settings that keep windows clear.
Read the GuideIowa HVAC Rebates & Tax Credits (2026)
The federal credits ended for 2026 installs. What MidAmerican pays on furnaces, AC, heat pumps and geothermal, with the date each figure was verified.
Read the TrackerTalk to a Real Des Moines HVAC Team
If your heating or cooling problem is not in a guide yet, call us. We offer same-day service when possible during business hours, no diagnostic fee, and a full year of free maintenance on every new install. Serving Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Altoona, Grimes, Clive, and Johnston.
