Douglas Cooling & Heating Blog : Archive for May, 2016

How a Ductless System can Help You This Summer

Monday, May 30th, 2016

Summer is here, and hopefully you already have a good air conditioning system to keep you cool throughout the warmest months of the year. If you’re still in the market for an air conditioner, though, you should consider the benefits of a ductless system. Let’s take a look at ductless air conditioning, and how it can help keep you cool this summer.

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How Duct Sealing can Help Your Air Conditioner

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

With summer just around the corner, you’ve probably already made sure that your air conditioner is in good enough shape to cope with the added stress. However, have you made sure that your duct system is just as ready? The ductwork of a home has a huge impact on the efficiency of your climate control systems, as well as the overall comfort of your home. Read on to find out more about why duct sealing is necessary.

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Beware of These Air Conditioner Noises

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Time is of the essence when it comes to mitigating damage to your air conditioning system. That means being aware of the various signs that your air conditioner is experiencing a problem. The faster you can have a problem with your system repaired, the more damage you can prevent. One of the most obvious signs that your air conditioner is in trouble is strange noises coming from the system during operation. Let’s take a look at some of the noises you should be aware of this summer.

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When to Replace Your Air Conditioner

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Air 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.

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Why Your Heat Pump Can’t Switch to Cooling Mode

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Heat pumps are well-known for their ability to offer both heating and cooling functions. In fact, that’s a big part of the reason why most people get them installed in the first place. That’s all well and good, until it’s cooling season and your heat pump can’t seem to get off of the “heat” setting. If your heat pump doesn’t seem to be able to switch modes properly, read on to find out why.

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