Expert Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Services in Ames, IA
The perks of membership in our Total Service Program make home comfort easy!
We install, maintain, and repair residential heating and cooling systems using proven equipment and clear diagnostic processes to ensure reliable performance and comfort.
Our team helps homeowners improve comfort and air quality through filtration, humidity control, and system optimization tailored to how the home is actually used.
From water heaters to fixtures and system repairs, our licensed plumbing professionals focus on durable solutions and clear explanations, not rushed fixes.
We have experienced on-staff fabricators and installers that can custom craft metal to fit any of your home or business needs. Our team also has a history of working with architects, builders, and facilities maintenance staff to design building additions and improve upon existing metal work.
Serving Homes in Ames and Central Iowa Since 1968
C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters has been locally owned and operated in Ames since 1968. While the tools and technology have evolved, our focus has remained the same: professional standards, honest communication, and service built around long-term relationships rather than one-time transactions.
That continuity allows us to maintain consistent training, reliable staffing, and a service model designed to support homeowners year after year.
What Homeowners Say About Working With C&K
Customers consistently mention clear explanations, professionalism, and confidence in knowing what happens next.
“We had CandK out twice within 2 weeks to repair a leaking shower and to repair our tankless water heater. Both times they were on time, professional and knowledgeable. They explained exactly what was wrong and repairs needed, then quickly made repairs. We highly recommend them!!”
“Called about ac not turning on. Mike A. came out and had go thru lot of codes till found problem and fix it. Then found what other thing not working right so order part to fix that also. Very kind in explaining in service.”
Your Local Trusted Partner for Home Comfort & Plumbing
When it comes to your home, you deserve more than a quick fix—you deserve service with heart. At C&K, we blend expert craftsmanship with authentic care to deliver HVAC and plumbing solutions built to last. Whether it's a late-night emergency or a comfort upgrade, our team is fully equipped, highly trained, and ready to serve.
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Superior customer care
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Best-in-class trained technicians
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24/7, same-day emergency service
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Quality parts and trusted brands
A Professional, Process-Driven Approach to Home Comfort
When homeowners call C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters, they are looking for more than a quick fix. Our teams follow structured diagnostic processes, explain findings in plain language, and present practical options so customers can make informed decisions with confidence.
Our membership-based service model allows us to plan proactively, respond reliably, and maintain consistent quality across heating, cooling, plumbing, and gutter services.
Turn to the Experts
From maintaining a consistent temperature, to helping keep your utility bills cheap, to cleaning and humidifying (or dehumidifying!) your air, Carrier products provide the means to fully manage your home’s heating and cooling quality, all while keeping you and your family comfortable.
We work with trusted manufacturers to deliver equipment that fits the home, the budget, and long-term reliability goals—not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Turn to the Experts
From maintaining a consistent temperature, to helping keep your utility bills cheap, to cleaning and humidifying (or dehumidifying!) your air, Carrier products provide the means to fully manage your home’s heating and cooling quality, all while keeping you and your family comfortable.
We work with trusted manufacturers to deliver equipment that fits the home, the budget, and long-term reliability goals—not one-size-fits-all solutions.
News and Information
If you are looking for an HVAC system that heats and cools your Ankeny home, lowers energy bills, and is easy on the environment and your budget, consider an air-source heat pump.
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In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Boone, creating some significant health problems. At C and K, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
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Winter in Ames is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.
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