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Douglas Cooling & Heating With more than 45 years in the business, Douglas Cooling & Heating is dedicated to providing the best possible service for your home or office.

With more than 31 years in the heating and cooling business, Douglas Cooling and Heating is dedicated to providing the best possible service for you and your family or business.

You flip the switch on the first cold night and the gas fireplace does absolutely nothing. 🥶Most of the time the pilot l...
10/16/2026

You flip the switch on the first cold night and the gas fireplace does absolutely nothing. 🥶

Most of the time the pilot light just went out over the summer. Here's the quick version:

🔥 Check the label inside the lower access panel first. Your manufacturer's steps come first.
🔥 Turn the k**b to OFF and wait at least 5 minutes before relighting.
🔥 Smell gas at any point? Don't light anything. Leave the house and call the gas company from outside.

Stop and call a pro if the pilot won't stay lit after three tries, the flame is weak or yellow, or the igniter clicks but never lights it.

Full guide here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/how-to-light-gas-fireplace-pilot/

Douglas has been servicing gas fireplaces around Birmingham since 1972.

Be honest: has your fireplace already let you down this fall?

The first cold front hits Birmingham and you flip on the gas fireplace for the first time since spring. 🔥Hold up. A few ...
10/16/2026

The first cold front hits Birmingham and you flip on the gas fireplace for the first time since spring. 🔥

Hold up. A few months off can mean spiders nesting in the burner ports, dust on the logs and dead remote batteries.

Quick check before you light it:
🔥 Swap the remote batteries
🔥 Clear the area in front of the fireplace
🔥 Test your carbon monoxide detectors
🔥 Watch the flame: blue with yellow tips is good, mostly yellow or orange is not

Call a technician if the pilot won't stay lit, you see soot on the glass, or it lights with a loud whoosh. If you ever smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company first. Don't take apart the burner or gas valve yourself.

Full guide here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/gas-fireplace-service-birmingham/

When was the last time your fireplace was serviced? Be honest, we won't tell. 😄

It's 2am, the house is quiet, and your carbon monoxide alarm starts screaming. Do you know what to do? 🚨Here's the short...
10/16/2026

It's 2am, the house is quiet, and your carbon monoxide alarm starts screaming. Do you know what to do? 🚨

Here's the short version:

🏃 Get everyone out, pets too. Don't stop to open windows or hunt for the source.
📞 Call 911 from outside and tell them if anyone feels sick.
🚪 Stay out until responders say it's safe.
🔧 Don't restart the furnace, water heater or gas fireplace until it's been inspected.

CO has no color and no smell, and headaches and dizziness are easy to mistake for the flu. So when in doubt, treat it as real. A few minutes in the yard beats the alternative.

Full guide here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/what-to-do-carbon-monoxide-alarm-goes-off/

Quick question from all of us at Douglas: do you know when your CO alarms were last tested? Tell us in the comments.

First cold week of fall. You turn on the heat and the vents blow cool air. Is the furnace broken? 🥶Not always. Try these...
10/16/2026

First cold week of fall. You turn on the heat and the vents blow cool air. Is the furnace broken? 🥶

Not always. Try these quick checks before you call anyone:

🌡️ Thermostat set to Heat, with the fan on Auto (not On). This is the most common one we see.
⏱️ Give it a minute or two. Many furnaces let the burners warm up before the blower starts.
🧻 Check the filter. A clogged one can make the furnace overheat and shut the burners off while the fan keeps blowing cool air.

If you smell gas or your CO alarm goes off, get everyone outside and call 911 from there. Don't troubleshoot that one.

All 10 causes and when to call a pro from Douglas are here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/furnace-not-blowing-hot-air/

When did you last change your filter? Be honest, we won't tell. 😄

One week you're running the AC, a few weeks later you're hunting for the heat on a chilly morning. Fall in Birmingham do...
10/13/2026

One week you're running the AC, a few weeks later you're hunting for the heat on a chilly morning. Fall in Birmingham doesn't give you much warning. 🍂

Your system just worked through a long, humid summer, so here's a quick DIY check:

✅ Change the air filter (a clogged one makes your system work harder)
✅ Keep about 2 feet clear around the outdoor unit (pine straw and leaves pile up fast)
✅ Switch the thermostat to heat on a cool evening. Warm air should come out within a few minutes
✅ Make sure furniture and rugs aren't blocking vents

And test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, especially with gas heat or a gas fireplace.

Full guide here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/fall-hvac-maintenance-checklist/

Douglas has been helping Birmingham families stay comfortable since 1972. Booking before the first cold snap is easier than waiting until everyone in town is calling.

When was the last time you changed your filter? Be honest. 😄

First cold morning of the year. The furnace is running. The vents are blowing cold air. 🥶Before you panic, try this 5-mi...
10/12/2026

First cold morning of the year. The furnace is running. The vents are blowing cold air. 🥶

Before you panic, try this 5-minute check:

🌡️ Thermostat set to "heat" and fan on "auto" (not "on")
🧻 Hold the air filter up to a light. If you can't see light through it, replace it
🔌 Furnace power switch is on and the gas valve handle lines up with the pipe

A clogged filter can make the furnace overheat, and a safety switch shuts the burners off while the blower keeps blowing cold air.

If you smell gas, don't troubleshoot. Get everyone out and call your gas company or 911 from outside.

Pilot won't stay lit, burners clicking on and off, or water around the furnace? That's a job for a pro like us at Douglas.

Full guide here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/why-furnace-blowing-cold-air/

When did you last change your filter? Be honest, we won't tell. 😄

Your furnace has sat unused since spring. What could have happened to it in all that time? 🤔A loose vent connection, deb...
10/12/2026

Your furnace has sat unused since spring. What could have happened to it in all that time? 🤔

A loose vent connection, debris or an animal nest can go unnoticed all summer. And carbon monoxide has no color, no smell and no taste.

Quick safety checklist for heating season:
🔔 CO alarms on every level and outside sleeping areas
🔧 Yearly inspection of your furnace, flues and chimney
🚗 Never idle a car in an attached garage, even with the door open

If an alarm sounds, don't hunt for the source. Get everyone outside and call 911.

Full guide on common CO sources and warning signs here 👉 https://www.douglascoolingandheating.com/blog/what-causes-carbon-monoxide-house/

When was the last time you tested your CO alarms? Be honest, we won't tell. Douglas has been looking out for Birmingham families since 1972.

Address

8752 Helena Road
Pelham, AL
35124

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+12059883706

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