Heating systems across the Birmingham, AL area are taxed with a heavy load when outdoor temperatures fall and households demand heat. When your heater is functioning properly, it can handle this hefty task without flaws – but when common heating problems exist within the system, your furnace or heat pump isn’t able to keep up. […]
The humidity level in your home is just as important as temperature when it comes to staying comfortable throughout the year. While we typically have abundant humidity in Birmingham, AL over the summer months, however, achieving ideal indoor humidity winter levels can be difficult for homeowners. Douglas Cooling & Heating shares how to tell if […]
Regular filter changes are an important component of maintenance for any forced air heating and cooling system, including furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners. What happens if you don’t change your furnace air filter when you should? Douglas Cooling & Heating explains what will happen to your HVAC system if it is left to run […]
Birmingham, AL homeowners have many options when it comes to heating systems for their residences. Furnaces and heat pumps are common choices that have been around for ages, but ductless heating is growing in popularity! Many don’t know about this type of heating system and ask what is ductless heating? Douglas Cooling & Heating explains […]
Running the air conditioner in your Birmingham area home shouldn’t produce an odor. Every now and then, local homeowners turn on the cooling and are hit with a foul smell wafting from their vents – this is what we call dirty sock syndrome. What is dirty sock syndrome and what can be done to stop […]
The Birmingham, AL area is notorious for being humid, which leads many homeowners to question if a humidifier is really something they need. Believe it or not, the benefits of whole house humidifier use in Alabama are numerous! The indoor air quality experts at Douglas Cooling & Heating explain why it’s helpful to have one […]
If you’ve ever had an HVAC technician out to your home and felt like he or she was speaking another language when talking about your system or service, you are not alone! The HVAC industry is filled with special acronyms and parts names which we tend to use in everyday language, sometimes forgetting not everyone […]
Homeowners across Birmingham know it’s important to hire a licensed HVAC contractor to perform any heating and cooling work needed in their homes. In addition to state licensing, did you know there are other important credentials you should look for before hiring a heating and cooling company? Douglas Cooling & Heating is here to tell […]
Does your Birmingham area home feel extra muggy and hot this year? High humidity can really make you feel uncomfortable, especially when you can’t seem to escape it – indoors or outside! In these conditions, your air conditioner can use some extra help controlling indoor humidity levels, and a whole house dehumidifier is an excellent […]
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