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Pros and cons of do-it-yourself heating and cooling systems

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

For a long time, do-it-yourself cooling meant installing a window air conditioner or setting up a swamp cooler, but now you’ve got options.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we talk with home improvement expert Bill McAnally about the pros and cons of do-it-yourself systems for heating and cooling and how to troubleshoot when your air conditioner acts up. Bill also answers listener questions.

Guest:

  • Bill McAnally, home improvement expert
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Neve Kelley is a 2025 summer intern with IPR's talk show team and a senior at Oberlin College studying English, environmental studies and education. She is originally from Peoria, Illinois. Some of her favorite things to do in Iowa include going to shows at Codfish Hollow and the Englert, visiting different coffee shops and taking yoga classes.