The 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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Call for Repairs if Your Electrical System is Doing This
Monday, December 25th, 2017How to Make Your Home’s Electrical System Safer
Monday, December 11th, 2017
The 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.
Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating
Monday, November 27th, 2017
Heat pumps are just as prone to developing issues under the strain of winter use as any other heating system. This can manifest in a number of ways, but the most common is simply a loss of heating output. If your heat pump isn’t heating as well as it should be, there are a number of possible reasons why.
Do I Need a New Furnace?
Monday, November 13th, 2017
For most people, preventive maintenance and prompt repairs when necessary will be sufficient to keep their furnace in good condition throughout the winter season. For some, though, their current furnace is not going to be able to make it through the new few months. If your furnace is on its last legs, it’s a good idea to replace it now rather than waiting for it to fail completely. If you’re not sure whether or not your furnace will last you through the rest of the winter, have a look at the warning signs listed below.
Is It Time for a New Water Heater?
Monday, October 30th, 2017
Assuming you take good care of your water heater, you can expect it to last a long time. No water heater lasts indefinitely, though. At some point, you will need to install a new system. The key is knowing when that’s required. There are a number of different signs that you should look for that indicate that your water heater is getting to the end of its life. If you start to notice one or more of these signs, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional about whether or not it’s time to replace the system. We’ve outlined a number of those signs below.
How to Get Your Furnace Ready for the Heating Season
Monday, October 16th, 2017
We’ll be deep into the heating season before too long, which means now is the time to make sure that your furnace is ready for it. The better you prepare your home for the cold months, the better off your systems will be and the more comfortable you will be. There are a number of ways to make sure that your furnace is properly prepared for the heating season. Read on to find out more about them.
Make Sure You Schedule Maintenance for Your Heat Pump This Fall
Monday, September 4th, 2017
We’ve got a couple of months yet before the weather starts to cool off. However, it’s not a good idea to wait until heating season to get your home ready for it. Specifically, it’s a good idea to have your heat pump professionally checked in the next couple of months. Even if you had maintenance done earlier in the year, it’s still a good idea to have it done again this fall. Have a look at some of the reasons why your heat pump needs maintenance more often.
The Single Most Important Thing You can do for Your Heat Pump
Monday, June 26th, 2017
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.
Douglas 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.
