Douglas Cooling & Heating Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Birmingham’

Two Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Air Conditioner

Monday, June 25th, 2018

ACCynical and sarcastic blog posts are all the rage these days, it seems. Swift and Voltaire would no doubt be delighted. In the interest of breaking up the monotony today, we decided to get in on the fun. If you have some sort of deep-seated hatred for your air conditioner, perhaps due to an ancient blood feud or other equally bizarre situation, we have the perfect blog post for you. The following are two of the best ways to destroy your air conditioner utterly, wiping even the memory of it from the face of the earth.

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Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner if It’s Doing These Things

Monday, June 11th, 2018

air-conditioner-cashSummer is the time of year when air conditioners are put under the most strain. Your air conditioner needs to be in top condition to be able to cope with the summer heat. If it’s an old, worn down system, you might be better off installing an entirely new system than trying to make it through another summer with your current one. Not sure if your current air conditioner can get you through another summer? Check out the following signs and symptoms to help you decide whether now is a good time to install a new system.

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Which Indoor Air Quality System Would Fit Your Needs Best?

Monday, May 28th, 2018

UV-lightIndoor air quality tends to suffer during the summer, as people shut themselves indoors and seal their houses to help better maintain climate control. However, just because you’re indoors running your air conditioner, doesn’t mean you need to have poor indoor air quality. There are a lot of different ways that you can go about keeping your indoor air quality high during the summer season. One of the most popular is installing an indoor air quality system.

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Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer With an Air Purifier

Monday, May 14th, 2018

woman-blowing-noseAs we get further into summer, it’s important to make sure that your home’s air quality is as high as possible. Poor indoor air quality will not only make it harder for you to remain comfortable, but can adversely affect your health as well. There are a number of different ways to make sure that your indoor air quality improves or stays high during the summer. One of the best ways, though, is to install an air purifier. Let’s take a look at why air purifiers are important, and how different types can benefit you this summer.

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How Often Do I Need to Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, April 30th, 2018

AC-technicianThere are a number of steps that you should be taking to get your home ready for summer right about now. After all, it’s not as far off as you think. One of those steps is making sure that your air conditioner is ready for the massive amount of demand that you’re about to put on it. You may not think about it this way, but the level of wear and tear on an air conditioner increases drastically during the summer compared to other times of year. If you don’t want your air conditioner to break down under the stress, you should make absolutely sure that you schedule maintenance over the coming weeks.

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Why is My Water Heater Not Providing Enough Hot Water?

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

tank-water-heaterYour water heater is one of the hardest working home appliances you have. It provides you with hot water multiple times a day, every day, throughout the year. So, it can be very frustrating when the water heater suddenly stops providing hot water for whatever reasons. There are a number of possible factors that can prevent your water heater from heating the water inside it properly. Read on to find out more about these different factors, and what can be done about them.

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Weird Furnace Noises and What They Mean

Monday, January 22nd, 2018

furnaceWinter is prime time for furnace issues, which makes sense considering the added strain people put on their systems during this time of year. As you rely on your furnace to keep your home warm, it is recommended that you be especially aware of any signs that might indicate a problem with it. One of the most obvious signs that your furnace is experiencing issues is the presence of strange noises during operation. Have a look at some of these weird furnace noises, what they mean, and what you can do about it.

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Which Heating System Should I Install This Fall?

Monday, January 8th, 2018

FurnaceThere are a lot of different heating systems to choose from, if you’re in the market for a new one this winter. Not all will be suited to your specific needs. Some won’t even be able to be installed in your home. Still, there will be plenty that will have something to offer to your home in some way. It’s important that you consider each of the options available to you, so that you can find the system that best fits your needs. Let’s go over some of the most popular heating system types available, and the benefits of each.

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Call for Repairs if Your Electrical System is Doing This

Monday, December 25th, 2017

outletThe most costly, and typically dangerous, disruptions in daily life are when something we totally rely on and take for granted stops working for a minute. That’s especially true of electrical systems. We all make use of electrical systems throughout our homes to power any number of appliances. If there is a problem with the electrical system itself, it can cause widespread issues throughout the rest of the house. It can even lead to serious injury through things like house fires or electrocution! Protect yourself and your home from these issues by calling for repairs if your electrical system is doing any of these things.

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How to Make Your Home’s Electrical System Safer

Monday, December 11th, 2017

GFCI-Electrical-OutletThe electrical system is one of the most important parts of your home. Almost all of your other appliances rely on it to function, including your climate control systems and your water heater. A malfunctioning electrical system can cause all kinds of problems in other parts of the home. Aside from the inconvenience of possibly losing access to various functioning appliances, though, there is the added issue of safety. Electrical problems can present a serious threat to the health and safety of those in the home. You should consider taking the following steps to make your home’s electrical system as safe as possible.

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