History
History of Doug’s & New Website
We’ve been providing the Quad Cities commercial and residential HVAC services in both Iowa and Illinois for over 60 years. In the 1950’s, our founder, Doug Smith, established his aptly named Moline heating and cooling business, Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning. Doug led a successful business and upon his retirement over 30 years later, he…
Read MoreHistory of Air Conditioning and Heating
Although they have become every-day items, air-conditioning and heating were once considered luxuries. Let’s explore their fascinating history! The History of Air-conditioning Long ago, the ancient Egyptians understood the evaporating process and hung wet clothes on the doorways to cool the breeze blowing by them. The ancient Chinese invented a hand-cranked rotary fan. In the…
Read MoreA Look Back at Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning’s History
In the early 1950’s Doug Smith established a small heating and air conditioning business, which he aptly named Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning. With a focus on exceptional customer service and professionalism, Doug built a winning formula for his Moline-based company that endured until his retirement more than 30 years later. But this wasn’t the…
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Did you know that Doug’s Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving Quad Citizens for over 60 years? Founder Doug Smith managed a successful business for over 30 years and earned people’s trust on both the Iowa and the Illinois side of the Mississippi. Matt and his family took the wheel and has continued serving…
Read MoreThe History of Air Conditioning
In today’s America, air conditioning is often taken for granted. In fact, according to the Energy Information Administration, 100 million American homes have air conditioners, adding up to 87% of all American households. However, it has not always been like that, and it took almost two centuries and numerous smart brains to invent today’s beloved…
Read MoreWe are Expanding!
Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning has experienced significant growth over the past few years. So much growth that we’ve now moved to a 27,000 square foot facility located at 4307 49th Avenue in Moline. Since the early 1950’s, Doug’s has called several Quad Cities locations home. In the early 90’s, we expanded from Silvis to…
Read MoreA season of Goodwill
We are pleased to call the Quad Cities home and appreciate the business our loyal customers have given us. One way we show our gratitude is by supporting charitable organizations. Last fall we donated to the Goodwill Great Cookies enterprise. See the uplifting story as told by John David here http://whotv.com/2013/11/10/goodwill-enterprise-now-making-cookies/#ooid=9vZTUyaDp695fSRTcqKeR4A5hFCGp0Fb. We received a note…
Read MoreFinally! Someone you can trust with your comfort!
Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning provides comfortable, high-efficiency heating and cooling solutions for home, office and food service operations. For over six decades, Iowa and Illinois customers have appreciated Doug’s on-time, professional services and warranty replacement parts.
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