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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 …
Energy Efficiency

What temperature is too cold for a house?
Many people in the Quad Cities have had minor (and major) freak-outs upon looking at our heating bills this winter, particularly those who use natural gas, which is most people in this area. As KWQC warned in October, later verified by the Quad City Times, and the final proof in those heating bills that triggered a lot of freak-outs, natural gas prices have nearly doubled since the previous winter. So many of you may be wondering, what temperature is too …
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Meet Francisco Troche
How time flies! It has been almost nine years since Francisco joined the team at Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning. Francisco started working for us as an installer in 2014, right out of trade school. After he graduated from Moline High School, Francisco went to the Midwest Technical Institute. When he finished there, he joined Doug’s and has been with us ever since. It was clear from the start, Francisco was going to be a valuable addition to the team. …
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Can an old furnace explode, and how can I tell if my furnace is dying?
Fireworks are fun outside, not so much indoors! Do you have to worry about your furnace causing indoor fireworks? The short answer is, not likely. Heating fires are more often caused by space heaters than furnaces. Modern furnaces have too many safeguards in place, so explosions are not something most people should worry about. Even if your furnace is unlikely to explode, that does not mean it is necessarily healthy. Hopefully, everything is fine, but it is worth looking for …
Air Conditioning

Programmable Thermostats (Opportunities and Limitations)
Programmable thermostats are known to help create a comfortable in-door environment while saving money. The trick is to come up with an efficient pre-set schedule during the day. Depending on your daily routines (and thermostat model), you may choose six or even more temperature settings per day. There are digital, electromechanical and mixed system available. We recommend the digital one for tech-savvy individuals who appreciate a variety of setting. The electromechanical thermostat offers fewer features, but it is easier to …
Energy Efficiency

Myth Busters: Heating Edition II
Heating your home efficiently can be tricky which is why we addressed four heating myths back in February. Now it is time to address myths #5 through #8!     Myth #5: Space Heaters Are an Effective Alternative to Your Furnace   Solely relying on space heaters can become costly during the wintertime, because they are less efficient than a gas furnace. They are even less affordable than a wood-heated fire in most cases. This does not mean there is …
Energy Efficiency

Myth Busters: Heating Edition
Even though we all heat our homes during the winter, there is still a fair amount of misleading information about how to keep your family cozy in the most efficient way. Let’s bust a couple of these heating myths! Myth #1: Floors and walls are always cold during the winter This may be true in some cases, but floors and walls should generally remain moderately warm. If they aren’t, we recommend checking for leaks around windows, doors and ductwork. There …
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Propane Tanks *oink oink*
Propane tanks are often called “pigs” because of the shape of the tank and its short legs.  Some people make this point abundantly clear as you can see from these photos… Now, a lot of people think of pigs as cute and if you think so (or if you think Miss Piggy is cute), you can paint your “pig” that way… We all know family comes first and that counts for pigs, too… And finally, to paraphrase the great football …
Air Conditioning

In an Emergency, Doug’s is There!
Emergencies have a tendency to happen at the worst time, especially when it’s very hot or very cold out and never during regular business hours. This is why Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning is proud to offer our 24-Hour Emergency service. We have a special line setup for HVAC emergency situations in order to reach our on-call emergency technicians. Give us a call at 309-764-2500, follow the phone instructions and our technicians will be able to get back to you, …
Furnaces

5 Heating Myths Every Home Owner Should Know
Myth 1: Reduce monthly heating costs by closing unused room vents. For homes with forced air heating systems, the system balances the air pressure to properly heat your home. Closing vents actually throws this system off and forces your furnace to achieve the same results from adjoining rooms which might make it work even harder. Myth 2: Hot and cold spots in my home are normal. Hot and cold spots throughout a structure can be an indication your furnace is …
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Timely Furnace Maintenance Matters
The furnace season is upon us, so let’s focus on making sure you won’t be surprised by any of the following problems: Duct work might be loose and cause leaks. The motor might need lubrication. The air filter might need to be replaced. The condensate drain might be blocked. The wiring or the blower belt might be loose. Preventing above will ensure your family breaths clean filtered air and is not exposed to any fire hazards or water damages/mold. It …
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