HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It’s the system that keeps your home comfortable year-round by controlling temperature, humidity, and air quality.

• Heating systems like furnaces or heat pumps warm your home during the cold months.
• Ventilation ensures fresh air circulates, removing dust and allergens.
• Air conditioning cools your home and removes humidity in summer.

These parts work together through ducts, vents, and thermostats to maintain comfort. For a deeper look, visit Energy.gov’s HVAC Basics.

Experts recommend two tune-ups a year—once in spring for cooling and once in fall for heating. Regular service keeps your system efficient, prevents breakdowns, and lowers energy bills.

A typical Anthem tune-up includes checking for leaks, tightening connections, and inspecting filters, burners, and coils. Skipping maintenance is like driving your car without oil changes—it’ll work for a while but cost more later. Ask about our maintenance plans.

Turn it on early in the fall and look for issues like unusual noises, strange smells, or frequent cycling. These signal a tune-up is needed. Cleaning filters, checking the thermostat, and scheduling a professional inspection help ensure reliability all season long. Read our furnace prep checklist.

Furnaces burn fuel like gas or propane to create heat, while heat pumps move heat instead of generating it. Heat pumps are energy-efficient and can both heat and cool your home, but furnaces perform better in extreme cold. Many Iowa homeowners choose a dual-fuel system that uses both. Learn more about heat pump tax credits.

Most furnaces last 15–20 years with proper maintenance. Under 10 years? Repair may be best. Between 10–15? Compare cost vs. efficiency. Over 15? Replacement likely saves money long-term. Learn more in our repair vs. replacement guide.

Mini splits are ductless systems that heat and cool specific rooms, avoiding duct losses of up to 30%. They’re great for room additions, basements, or older homes and can reduce central furnace use. Explore Anthem’s mini split options.

Closed-up homes trap dust and allergens. Improve air quality with humidifiers, frequent filter changes, and air purifiers. Ask about Anthem’s air quality solutions for cleaner indoor air.

The Inflation Reduction Act offers up to $2,000 in federal credits for high-efficiency heat pumps and $600 for furnaces or ACs. Anthem can help you find programs available in your area.