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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 …
Generators

2021 Home Improvements
Stimulus checks and tax returns will allow some of us to upgrade our homes, which is why the team at Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning collected some ideas for small and big spenders.   Air Quality Investing into clean air for you and your loved ones is the most affordable solution. You may consider air scrubbers, air purifiers, air cleaners, germicidal UVC light and even humidifiers. We recommend conducting an air audit to assess your situation. Investing into better air …
Energy Efficiency

Consider These Five Things Before Investing in Geothermal
Whether you’re looking to go green or trying to save on your energy bills, many people are looking for alternatives to control the temperature in their home. Geothermal is one such option that leverages an abundant supply of renewable energy and growing technological support in its favor. However, the initial cost can be quite high which requires homeowners to consider their long term savings and energy goals before installation. We’ve pulled together a few things you should consider before taking …
Geothermal Energy

Does Geothermal make sense for your home?
There is no doubt that installing a geothermal heat pump is an environmentally friendly method to heat and cool your home, including water. Instead of relying on oil, geothermal generates warm or cold air in your home through pipes buried in the ground. This process operates in a slightly different way than your standard HVAC system. An electrically powered heat pump cycles ground water through a loop of pipes buried deep beneath your home. During the summer, the ground water is …
Geothermal Energy

Geothermal
Did you know the temperature of the earth/soil increases the further you dig? Did you know the temperature just a few feet below the ground barely changes throughout the year?  This underground temperature is between and 45 and 75 Fahrenheit depending on your location. Ground source heat pumps, direct use geothermal technologies, and enhanced geothermal systems are taking advantage of these facts to provide clean and affordable energy. Constant ground temperatures and a system of buried pipes makes all of …
Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy Systems
Look who visited us at one of our sites today: our congresswoman Cheri Bustos! Congresswoman Bustos was eager to hear what Chris Cacari from Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning had to say about the advantages of Doug’s Geothermal Energy Systems. Geothermal systems use small amounts of electricity to transfer heat to and from the ground to your home. Heat pumps concentrate the heat stored underground to keep your home warm during the winter and deposits unwanted heat from your home …
Energy Efficiency

Propane vs. Geothermal
Most propane furnaces have efficiency ratings around 90 to 95 percent.  The remaining 10 percent escapes through the flue during combustion.  Geothermal heat pumps are often measured using a coefficient of performance – a ratio of heat produced to energy consumed to produce it.  The coefficient of performance is multiplied by 100 to determine the efficiency rating.  Geothermal heat pumps often offer efficiency levels of 300 to 600 percent!  Ratings above 100 percent indicate the system is creating more energy …
Energy Efficiency

Geothermal Units vs Propane Tanks
Geothermal units are the perfect replacement for propane tanks. Ground source heat pumps are able to provide heating, cooling and hot water, while cutting energy use by up to 80%. Because a GHP system is so efficient, it uses a lot less energy to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. This means less energy is needed to operate a GHP. Geothermal units also have low maintenance costs. Because the workhorse part of the system (the piping) is underground or underwater, there is …
Energy Efficiency

They call Propane Tanks PIGS for a reason. Find out how we can take the squeal out of your heating bill.
Geothermal units are the perfect replacement for propane tanks. Ground source heat pumps are able to provide heating, cooling and hot water, while cutting energy use by up to 80%.  Not only does it cost less, but you also qualify for tax incentives!  Contact Doug’s today to find out what options are available to you! Why are they actually called that? https://dougsheatingandair.com/2019/10/29/propane-tanks-pigs/ …
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