D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

3 Things That Will Happen After Your Air Conditioner Is Professionally Maintained

Monday, September 28th, 2015

Our daytime heat isn’t slowing down all that much in Helotes, but our evenings are relatively comfortable. But the bottom line is that most homeowners are still needing their air conditioning systems around the clock, and we have a long cooling season here. The fall equinox reminds us that another season is upon us, but more importantly that it’s time to once again maintain our properties, and this includes the bi-annual maintenance of your air conditioning system.

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Ways Zone Control Is Good for Both Heating and Cooling

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015

Have you gotten so frustrated with the battle over the thermostat that you’ve considered putting a lock box around it? Finding a single setting to make everyone in your home happy is pretty much impossible – but not when you have zone control in your home. A zone control system allows everyone in your home to enjoy the temperature of his/her choice in each zone, ending the battle over the thermostat and taking the stress off your HVAC system as the thermostat switch goes up and down. But to understand how a zone control system helps both your heating and cooling, you need to understand what the system is and how it works.

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Why Is My AC Leaking?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

Many of our customers have the air handler for their AC in their home’s attic space. This location works for a lot of homeowners for a number of reasons, but it means making sure that you stay very aware of the potential for leaks. While it’s never good to have a leaking air conditioner anywhere, having a leaking AC in your attic can mean a lot of water damage to deal with to your ceiling and walls. What is the main cause of leaking? We’ll discuss this more below.

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The Advantages a Ductless Air Conditioner Can Offer

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

Have you been circling around the idea of installing a ductless air conditioning system in your home, but aren’t sure if it is a fit for your home? Let us give you some help. While you should always work with a trained professional when deciding on the system you’d like, it’s important to know ahead of time how the system works and what it can offer you. As such, here’s a general overview to give you some of the facts about ductless cooling systems:

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Why a Load Calculation Is Critical for a Successful AC Installation

Monday, July 13th, 2015

When you go shopping for a pair of shoes, you check the box for the right size, correct? It’s the same when you install a whole home air conditioning system: if you don’t have the right-sized system, you won’t get the cooling you need. You may have heard that you only need to know the square footage of your home to determine what size AC you need, but this simply isn’t true. What you need is a load calculation, and the experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you with this.

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Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

It may seem to some not that strange to see an ice build-up on your AC, especially during the hottest times of the summer. After all, there’s a lot of heat coming from your air conditioner during operation. However, ice build-up anywhere on your cooling system is never a normal function. In fact, it’s an indication that one of several problems has developed, and whatever the issue is, it won’t be solved by simply scraping the ice off. We’ll explain what the repair issues may be, but if you see ice on your system, call our D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., experts right away and schedule a repair appointment for your air conditioner in Kerrville, TX.

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Does the Refrigerant in My AC System Run Out?

Monday, July 6th, 2015

We are pretty used to mechanical systems needing and using fuel for power. As such, when it comes to your whole home air conditioning system, it’s natural to assume the same thing happens with the refrigerant. However, it doesn’t. Refrigerant isn’t a fuel, it’s a chemical that facilitates the transfer of heat, which is why it is so critical to the cooling process. And every air conditioner is made to work with an exact amount of refrigerant, as required by the manufacturer. So how is refrigerant used? Let’s take a look.

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Why Do I Have to Change My AC Air Filter?

Monday, June 29th, 2015

For any kind of serious work on your air conditioner, you should always call an expert for help. But one thing you, as the homeowner, can do on your own is change the air filter in your air conditioning system regularly. It may seem like a small thing, but a dirty, clogged air filter can create some pretty big problems. The best way to avoid these problems is to change the air filter every three months. What kind of problems are we talking about? Here are some we see a lot of here at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc.:

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Is It Time for a New Thermostat?

Monday, June 15th, 2015

In an effort to be more energy conscious, many homeowners make some needed changes: installing a ceiling fan, using blinds or drapes to block out heat from the sun or scheduling annual maintenance. But there is one component that can be overlooked: upgrading your home’s thermostat. Its size and outward simplicity can mask how powerful a tool your thermostat is, but without it, your air conditioning won’t turn on or off. If you can better set and control your thermostat, you can have better control over your cooling. The experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you choose and install a new thermostat for your home in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX that complements your air conditioning system, maximizing the control you have over your home’s cooling – just give us a call!

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3 Reasons to Consider a Heat Pump for Cooling

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

It is time for a new air conditioner in Helotes, TX? With the temperatures continuing to climb, it’s important to get your cooling back on track as soon as possible. One type of air conditioning system you may want to consider is a heat pump. It may sound counter-intuitive to install a cooling system with the name “heat pump,” but we can assure you that a heat pump system is a very effective cooling system. As with any air conditioning system, it’s important that you hire trained experts to help you with your installation from start to finish. This is where the AC specialists at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., come in. We have been installing and servicing all kinds of air conditioning systems for over 40 years. If you are interested in a heat pump system to cool your home, give us a call today!

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