Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted HVAC Partner in Ames, IA
Ames Heating & Cooling has been a trusted provider of heating, cooling, and indoor air quality solutions in Ames and surrounding areas for over 60 years. Our family-run business combines decades of experience with a commitment to quality, offering services including installations, repairs, maintenance agreements, and 24/7 emergency support. We specialize in HVAC systems, geothermal technology, and mini-split solutions, working with industry-leading brands like Lennox, Goodman, and ClimateMaster. Our team of certified professionals provides honest assessments, transparent pricing, and guaranteed workmanship. With full metal fabrication capabilities and copper stock inventory, we ensure durable, customized solutions for residential and commercial clients.Our focus on customer satisfaction extends to free price quotes, seasonal maintenance tips, and energy-efficient product recommendations. We maintain strong community ties through our long-standing presence in Story County and adherence to family business values. Our service department operates year-round, addressing urgent needs with prompt response times and technical expertise. By prioritizing client education and preventative care, we help customers avoid emergencies and extend equipment lifespans while maintaining comfort in extreme weather conditions.
Services
Heating
Cooling
Geothermal
Mini-Split
Emergency Services
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience serving Ames and Story County
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency heating and cooling services
- Certified professionals guarantee installations of trusted brands
- We offer free price quotes on new HVAC equipment
- Full metal fabrication capabilities support custom solutions
Services
Heating
Our heating services include maintenance, repair, and installation of furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers. Certified technicians ensure optimal performance of gas, oil, and electric systems using ENERGY STAR-certified equipment. We offer 24/7 emergency support for urgent heating failures during winter months.
Cooling
Comprehensive cooling solutions cover central air conditioners, ductless mini-splits, and packaged units. Our team provides seasonal maintenance, refrigerant checks, and emergency repairs for residential and commercial properties using high-efficiency systems up to 26 SEER ratings.
Geothermal
Geothermal system installations and maintenance utilize underground heat exchange technology for 400-600% efficiency. We specialize in ClimateMaster systems that reduce energy costs by up to 70% while qualifying for federal tax credits and utility rebates.
Mini-Split
Mini-split solutions provide zoned temperature control for additions or ductless spaces. Our installations support up to five indoor units per outdoor system with inverter technology ensuring quiet operation and precise climate management.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency response handles critical HVAC failures with certified technicians available year-round. We prioritize urgent repairs for heating systems in winter and cooling systems during summer heatwaves to restore comfort immediately.
People
Brett Linder
President
Brett Linder leads daily operations as President, continuing the family tradition of HVAC excellence established over six decades ago in Ames.
Brian Linder
Vice President
Brian Linder serves as Vice President, overseeing service department standards and maintaining the company's commitment to quality since 1960.
Lee Cowden
Service
Lee Cowden manages service operations with decades of hands-on experience in HVAC maintenance and emergency response protocols.
Patti McCoy
Office Manager
Patti McCoy coordinates office operations, ensuring smooth customer interactions and appointment scheduling for the 60+ year-old business.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency HVAC service?
Yes, our certified technicians provide 24/7 emergency service for heating and cooling system failures in Ames and surrounding areas.
What areas do you service?
We serve Ames, Story County, and surrounding communities with residential and commercial HVAC solutions since 1960.
Which HVAC brands do you install?
We install trusted brands including Lennox, Goodman, ClimateMaster, Daikin, Fujitsu, and Mitsubishi for heating and cooling systems.
Do you provide free price quotes?
Yes, we offer free price quotes for new HVAC equipment installations and replacement systems in central Iowa.
What maintenance services are available?
Our maintenance services include seasonal system checks, filter replacements, and performance optimization for heating and cooling equipment.
Can you help with geothermal system installation?
Yes, we specialize in geothermal system installations using ClimateMaster equipment that reduces energy costs by up to 70%.
