Make Smart Thermostats Part of Your Spring Break Plans

February 21st, 2019

Spring break will be here before you know it! With the kids off school, many families choose to leave Birmingham for a vacation. When you think of trip preparations, you may overlook a thermostat adjustment for your absence. It can be a costly one! If you have a spring break trip planned, don’t forget to […]

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Should I Get a Tankless Water Heater or a Tank Water Heater?

February 20th, 2019

When we consult with plumbing customers, they frequently ask if they should invest in a tankless water heater or a tank water heater for their Birmingham homes. It’s a great question and one we love to discuss. Both have positive qualities and potential drawbacks. In order to determine which is best for you, we’ll share […]

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Pollution in Your Birmingham Home’s HVAC System

February 19th, 2019

An HVAC system is exposed to high levels of airborne contaminants as air passes through the equipment. When these contaminants settle within the system, they diminish indoor air quality in your Birmingham, AL home or business. Additionally, these pollutants hurt the equipment’s performance. Learn more about the contaminants in your system and how to prevent […]

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Why You Should Invest in Surge Protection

February 18th, 2019

Surge protection is an important first step in protecting a home’s most important devices and high-efficiency appliances.

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Birmingham, AL HVAC 101: Heating and Air Blower Fans

February 12th, 2019

HVAC systems consist of many components, each playing an important role in the heating process. Whether your Birmingham, AL area home utilizes a furnace or a heat pump for wintertime warmth, a blower fan is the component responsible for moving heat to living areas, keeping your family cozy. Douglas Cooling & Heating provides expert HVAC […]

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HVAC 101: Air Handlers and Heat Pumps in Birmingham, AL Homes

February 7th, 2019

Many Birmingham, AL homes choose heat pumps for year-round indoor comfort. An excellent, low-energy choice for the Birmingham area, heat pumps work together with air handlers to supply your home with warmth during the winter and cool air during the summer. Learn how this equipment operates and how to care for it for optimal comfort […]

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Birmingham Homeowners’ Guide to Plumbing Services

February 6th, 2019

If you’re new to homeownership, or if you’ve had a run of good luck, you may be unfamiliar with many of the plumbing services commonly used by homeowners. Recently, Douglas Cooling & Heating, a heating and cooling company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, brought plumbing services to their many heating and cooling clients. Owner Blake Sanders […]

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Birmingham, AL HVAC Help: Best Houseplants to Clean Your Indoor Air

February 5th, 2019

Cold temperatures and poor weather force us to spend more time indoors while attempts to save HVAC energy keep airborne contaminants trapped inside. Enjoy fresher air indoors this winter when you add certain houseplants throughout your home! Houseplants for Better HVAC Air Quality Many do not realize this, but houseplants offer air filtration in the […]

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3 Signs You Need Electrical Rewiring

February 4th, 2019

In some cases, electrical rewiring is necessary to avoid hazardous situations, like electrocutions or even house fires.

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