HVAC Posts

What Are the Different Parts and Functions of an Air Conditioner?

July 26th, 2021

For many homeowners, air conditioner parts and functions feel like a mystery. You know that big metal cabinet located outside cools your home, but you don’t know what’s inside it or how it does its job. In our most recent blog, Douglas Cooling & Heating explains the key components of an air conditioning system and […]

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Cooling Enough?

July 26th, 2021

An air conditioner that’s not providing enough cooling creates serious discomfort in your Birmingham, Alabama home. Don’t sweat through the summer months with insufficient cooling from an air conditioner that can’t meet your needs! In our most recent blog, Douglas Cooling & Heating explains why air conditioners may not provide enough cooling and what you […]

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Common HVAC Repairs You Need to Know About

June 15th, 2021

Your heating and air conditioning system is essential for your comfort indoors throughout the year. When you need HVAC repairs, it can be stressful, overwhelming and potentially a financial nightmare. Investing in a preventative maintenance plan will reduce the number of HVAC repairs needed throughout the year on your HVAC system. Below are the most […]

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How to Change Your Air Conditioner Filter

May 14th, 2021

As a homeowner, the most important step you can take to maintain your HVAC system is to regularly change your air conditioner filter. To keep your cooling system in top shape this season and beyond, Douglas Cooling & Heating explains why a clean filter is so beneficial for your HVAC system, ways to make filter […]

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4 Ways to Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency

April 2nd, 2021

During the summer, your air conditioning system is working hard to keep you and your family cool, especially as temperatures continue to rise. However, with your cooling system working harder to keep you comfortable indoors, your energy bill will be higher and may cost you money that you can’t afford to lose. Douglas Cooling & […]

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Why Does My Furnace’s High Limit Switch Keep Tripping?

February 19th, 2021

Your furnace has many parts that must function correctly in order to heat your home the way you like. When components malfunction, the system can lose efficiency or fail to operate entirely. One common problem that homeowners across the Birmingham, AL, area sometimes experience is a furnace high limit switch that frequently trips. Douglas Cooling […]

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How to Identify a Cracked Furnace Heat Exchanger

January 26th, 2021

You notice a strange smell coming from your gas furnace – could it be a cracked heat exchanger? Upon further inspection, you also see that there is rust along the exterior of the system. You wonder: Is this something I need to call an HVAC company about? The answer: Yes, immediately! Both of those signs […]

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Why Is My Furnace Short Cycling?

December 10th, 2020

Furnace short cycling is a common issue that Birmingham homeowners experience from time to time. Short cycling creates undue burden on your heating system while increasing your energy bills, resulting in performance issues and equipment damage. In our most recent blog, the heating and cooling experts at Douglas Cooling & Heating discuss the causes of […]

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Why is My Furnace Turning On, But There’s No Heat?

November 13th, 2020

Does it seem like your furnace starts up, yet you don’t feel any heat in your home? If your furnace turns on but no heat seems to come into your Birmingham home, try some simple furnace troubleshooting steps as the problem may be an easy fix. If troubleshooting doesn’t work, call a professional Douglas Cooling […]

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