How to Prevent Negative Impacts of Dry Winter Air on Your Family and Home
Your loved ones are most likely to suffer from the consequences of dry air in semi-arid climates and during the cold of winter when the furnace’s heat eradicates most of the humidity. The latter, especially impacts most Quad Cities Area households. Dry air may… Cause sore throats and dry skin which may be confused with…
Read MoreGain Peace of Mind with Spray Foam Insulation
There are several ways to prepare for the fall and winter cold. This is definitely the time to schedule an annual check on your heating system. Those of you with older units, may want to consider replacing your current unit to gain efficiency. Others can do an energy audit to determine the best way forward.…
Read MoreA Holistic Approach to Commercial HVAC Services
Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the Quad Cities Community for over 60 years. Today, we would like to introduce our holistic approach to Commercial services for businesses and restaurants. Our team has vast experience serving commercial customers. We understand the needs and processes business owners face on a daily basis, so we…
Read MoreMake the Most of this year’s MidAmerican Rebates
MidAmerican provides a whole range of Energy Efficiency Programs for their Iowa and Illinois customers. Some of these rebates apply to ductless mini-split units. Others focus on natural gas furnaces and smart thermostats. Not only do you receive rebates on new qualifying units, you may also receive a rebate on recycling your old unit. Here…
Read MoreKeeping Cool with a Mini Split
Mini Splits are part of the ductless family of systems. They provide a variety of benefits ranging from home security to energy efficiency. Here are some highlights. 1. Convenience Mini Split systems do not require any ductwork. They can be installed relatively quickly. You can start with one and add others in different rooms later.…
Read MoreReducing Airborne Contaminants and Particles
Protecting your home and business from airborne contaminants and particles has never been more relevant. The increased demand for air purifiers and air cleaners is certainly a positive development, but we recommend going through a quick air audit first. This audit consists of our team reviewing your furnace and air conditioning to get a better…
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the Freon Phase Out
There has been much talk about the R-22/Freon Phase Out, so we assembled a list of valuable information you can share with family and friends. What is R-22? The EPA is phasing out Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) refrigerants because they are damaging the ozone layer which is protecting us from harmful sun radiation. They currently focus on…
Read MoreAir Scrubbers – Protecting your Home from Germs and Bacteria
Installing an Air Scrubber is a quick and effective way to keep out germs and bacteria. Here are some of the immediate benefits: Air Scrubbers protect vulnerable populations with allergies or weak immune systems. They help reduce dust and irritants to prevent sneezing or runny noses. This again limits any sickness from spreading within your…
Read MoreMyth 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…
Read MoreOur Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles can be summed up with three words: exceptional customer service. Even back in 2001, Doug’s Heating & Air Conditioning recognized the need for contractors whose main concern is to make you satisfied and happy. Have a look at one of our very first commercials. Now fast forward to 2020. We are still…
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