Douglas Cooling & Heating Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Mountain Brook’

The Importance of Water Heater Maintenance

Monday, September 5th, 2016

Water heaters are sturdy systems, but they aren’t invincible. If you want to get the most out of your water heater system, you need to make sure that it gets maintenance on a regular basis. Otherwise, you could be indirectly shortening the lifespan of your water heater. Read on to find out more about water heater maintenance, and how it can improve the lifespan of your system.

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Signs That You Need to Replace Your Water Heater

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Water heaters last many years, provided they are properly cared for. However, no water heater can last forever. Eventually, your system will wear down to the point that you need to install a new one. You don’t want to lose your hot water supply without warning, do you? Read on to find out more about when you need to need to replace your water heater.

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5 Things to Check before Calling a HVAC Technican

Monday, June 27th, 2016

As your leading service provider in the  area, we specialize in a wide range of air conditioning services during the summer. It’s one of our busiest times of year in Mountain Brook. While we’re more than happy to take care of any problems with your HVAC system, there are some things to keep in mind before you pick up the phone. Here’s a short list: 

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Heat Pump Ice, and the Problems It Creates

Monday, June 13th, 2016

If you notice ice forming on your heat pump coil, you have a problem. Though ice may seem like an indication that the system is working as intended, it’s actually an indication of a serious issue that could cause a full breakdown. Let’s take a look at what causes a heat pump to ice over, and why it’s such a threat.

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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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How Zone Control can Make Your Air Conditioner More Efficient

Monday, March 21st, 2016

Summer is not far off, and that means it’s time to make sure that your home is ready for the hottest months of the year. If you have already had your central air conditioning system professionally checked, you may think that you’re all set up for the summer. However, there is another thing that you can do to make sure that your home is as comfortable and energy efficient as possible. Read on to find out more about zone control.

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