With the summer heat already baking the countryside, you’re probably using your heat pump on a fairly regular basis to keep cool. All that added demand over the next few months is going to increase the amount of wear and tear on your heat pump significantly. If you want to keep the system healthy, and lower the chances of it developing problems by a pretty significant amount, there is one major step you can take to prepare for summer: preventive maintenance. Just scheduling maintenance consistently every year can cut your repair costs significantly, and extend the effective lifespan of the system.
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The Single Most Important Thing You can do for Your Heat Pump
Monday, June 26th, 2017Douglas Cooling & Heating Has Been Given the Expertise Award!
Wednesday, June 21st, 2017
We are proud to report that Douglas Cooling & Heating has officially been awarded the Expertise Award for being the Best HVAC Professionals in Birmingham 2017! Expertise.com is a site dedicated to providing information on the best professional contractors in each U.S. city to customers, so that they can make informed decisions about who to hire for various projects. The site conducts extensive research on each company they rate, grading them on over 25 variables under criteria like “Professionalism” and “Reputation.”
We are very pleased and honored to have been recognized by Expertise as the best HVAC professionals in Birmingham. Our professional technicians have earned this award for us, with the expertise they’ve garnered by working in the field since 1972. If you want to take advantage of our expertise, contact us today!
Why You Should Consider Installing a Whole House Generator
Monday, April 17th, 2017
We’re right smack in the middle of tornado season, which means that you might be experiencing some power outages over the next couple of months. That’s probably pretty far down your list of concerns in the middle of a tornado, but keeping the lights on in the event of a power outage is still an important thing to consider. If you have to cope with power outages in your home multiple times a year, a whole house generator might be the perfect solution for you.
Should I Replace My Water Heater This Winter?
Monday, December 12th, 2016Suddenly finding yourself without hot water in the middle of winter is not something you probably want. If your water heater is not up to the task of providing you with hot water through one more winter, you should replace it now before it fails completely. If you’re not sure whether or not your water heater is in need of replacement, read on for some ways to tell.
Which Water Heater Type is Best for You?
Monday, October 31st, 2016The type of water heater that you install in your home is going to have a pretty significant impact over the next decade or so. So, it’s a good idea to make sure that you select the best possible water heater for your needs. If you’re not sure which water heater would benefit you the most, don’t worry. Read on to find out a bit more about the pros and cons of each water heater.
How Short Cycling Can Destroy Your Furnace
Monday, October 24th, 2016Is your furnace turning on and off every couple of minutes? If so, it’s probably short cycling. That means you have a problem. Short cycling is one of the most harmful problems that can afflict a furnace, and if not taken care of as soon as possible it can destroy the entire system. Read on to find out more about how short cycling works, and why you should take it seriously.
Do I Ever Need to Refill My AC Refrigerant?
Monday, September 12th, 2016We get this question a lot, even late in the summer when a lot of people have already scheduled their air conditioning maintenance. Most people have no idea how refrigerant works, because it’s not really necessary to know how it works to use the air conditioner. There are times when more refrigerant is necessary, but those times are few and far between. Let’s take a look at how your air conditioner uses refrigerant, and when it needs more.
Why Your Air Conditioner Output is Low
Monday, August 1st, 2016An air conditioner that doesn’t put out enough cool air is kind of a big problem during record-breaking summers like this one. If your air conditioner is not keeping your home as cool as it should be, it could be an indication of a problem in the system. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why your air conditioner output might be low, and when you need to call for repairs.
Is There Water Leaking Out of My Air Conditioner?
Monday, June 20th, 2016Because the weather in this part of the country can be so oppressively hot throughout the summer season, and because that season can sometimes seem to stretch on and on, any signs of trouble with one’s air conditioning system can be quite alarming. If you notice anything that all out of the ordinary with your AC, we strongly recommend that you schedule professional air conditioning repairs in Birmingham, AL immediately. Sometimes, the problem at hand is not precisely what it seems. Only a trained professional can determine with certainty what has gone wrong with your system. One concern we hear from time to time has to do with water leaking out of a system.
When to Replace Your Air Conditioner
Monday, May 9th, 2016Air conditioners can last quite a long time, with prompt repairs and maintenance. Sooner or later, though, time and age will catch up to them. If your air conditioner is too old and worn out to get you through another summer, you should replace it now. Otherwise, you might be in for a nasty surprise when it dies on you when you need it most. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you should replace your air conditioner right now, before summer really gets into full swing.
