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How Can I Make My Home Less Humid?
Excess humidity can make your home feel uncomfortable and create an environment conducive to mold growth and other moisture-related issues. If you find yourself wondering, “How can I reduce humidity in my home?” you’re in the right place. Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning will explore effective strategies to combat high humidity levels. From improving insulation and reducing infiltration to investing in appropriately sized equipment and advanced technologies, we’ll guide you toward a drier and more comfortable living space. Enhance Insulation …
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The Importance of HVAC Maintenance Plans with Doug’s Heating & Air
As a homeowner, it’s essential to invest in the maintenance of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Your HVAC system plays a vital role in keeping your home comfortable and healthy for you and your family. Neglecting regular maintenance can cause your system to become inefficient, unreliable, and even hazardous. At Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning, we highly recommend homeowners consider an HVAC maintenance plan. An HVAC maintenance plan is a service agreement between you and an HVAC …
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Can I increase the efficiency  and longevity of my HVAC system with regular maintenance?
When it comes to the efficiency of your home’s HVAC system, having it on a regular maintenance plan is key. This includes having it cleaned and inspected regularly, and changing the filters often. If you want to avoid the problems that can arise from a dirty HVAC system, then you need to make sure that it is maintained. Keeping your system clean A build-up of dust and dirt inside the HVAC system can cause it to work harder than necessary, …
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Signs it’s time to replace your furnace
Depending on where you live, your furnace may be the most vital household appliance during the winter months. It provides the warmth and comfort you need to remain protected and safe throughout the season. Because it is such an important and complex tool in order to keep your home comfortable and warm, that can also  mean that it is pricey to fix and more expensive to replace totally. In some cases depending on the age of the system it may …
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Why do I need a maintenance plan from my HVAC Contractor?
At Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning we want to help prevent as many HVAC breakdowns as possible and to help people understand why it is so important to have a regular HVAC maintenance program. Unchecked complications can lead to costly repairs or sudden failure are often the result. HVAC systems need to be regularly checked by a dependable heating and air conditioning specialist. Reliable maintenance is a service that examines, tests, and fixes essential components of the HVAC system. Professional …
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Why is my thermostat blank?
A blank thermostat may not be a catastrophic problem, but it can be very frustrating. And if not addressed quickly, it can lead to more costly issues. Listed below are some common reasons why your thermostat screen is blank. Power surge or tripped breaker If you return home from work and discover your thermostat screen is blank, a power surge may have occurred. In most cases, the thermostat just needs to be rebooted, however, the process to reset the thermostat …
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Should I get a heating system tune-up before winter? 
There are some real benefits to be gained by having your heating pump or furnace inspected and maintained every year. It is a sound investment that will help keep your system running all season long as well as extend the life of your HVAC. Scheduling furnace maintenance can feel like an inconvenience, but we believe it’s the best way to keep your system running all season long and to avoid more costly repairs.  Preventing a complete system breakdown  The best …
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York Mini-Split System
The YORK Mini-Split system is a highly-efficient with a flexible heating and cooling system that doesn’t require any duct work. Keep reading to find out if YORK mini-splits could be right for you. According to The U.S. Department of Energy, one of the main advantages of mini-splits are their flexibility for heating and cooling individual rooms. If you have certain rooms you use a lot more than others, this gives you the flexibility to heat and cool those rooms without …
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The Mitsubishi Mini-Split. Is it the Right Solution for Your Home?
If you have never heard of a mini-split, you are not alone. No, the mini-split isn’t some kind of ice cream dish like the banana split, it’s a heating and cooling system installed in homes and business without ducts.  One of our favorite products is the Mitsubishi mini-split. As Mitsubishi states, these systems, “provide superior comfort, lower energy costs, zero emissions, and ultra-quiet heating and air conditioning in any climate.” The systems have been gaining in popularity for many years, …
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Stay Healthy and Comfortable this Summer with an Aprilaire Dehumidifier
In the Quad Cities, it can be in the 50s one day and in the 90s just a couple of days later. The effect is jarring, and a good reminder every season comes with its own heating and cooling needs to keep us safe and comfortable. While temperatures in the 90s are unusual for May, it is a reminder summer will be here before we know it, along with prolonged stretches of warmer weather and sometimes severe heatwaves.  Air conditioning …
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Would Your Home Benefit from a Bryant Heat Pump?
Bryant makes some of the best heat pumps available. As All Things HVAC reports, Bryant is one of the oldest brands in the industry and is now a subsidiary of Carrier. Bryant has one of the most comprehensive product lineups in the industry, which is one of the reasons we recommend their products. We can find the right heat pump for your needs. Heat pumps are an alternative to gas furnaces. As Bob Vila explains, “A gas furnace generates heat …
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