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

Do You Need a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 6th, 2017

With winter slowly moving into our rearview mirror, the time is soon coming when you’ll turn your heating system off and your air conditioning system on. If your air conditioner is up for another long hot summer here in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, no worries. But if you have an older air conditioner and it’s been showing signs of trouble the past few years, now is the right time to think about replacing it. Only the homeowner can decide when the time is right to replace an air conditioning system. However, there are several signs to give you a good indication that your existing air conditioner needs to be replaced.

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The Importance of Changing Filters in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Fall officially arrives this week, but most residents of Fredericksburg, TX know that warm weather will continue into October and possibly beyond. Your air conditioner, already handling a daily workload for months, will be under more pressure than ever to perform as summer comes to an end, and that means it’s very important that you ensure you regularly change the filters on your system. Ideally, they should be changed once a month, but you should do so no less often than every 2-3 months. It’s easy enough to perform yourself, and you can purchase replacement filters at your local hardware store or home improvement center. (In fact, it might be a good idea to stock up on extra filters so you have them on-hand when you need them.) But why is it so important to do so?

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Check the Drain Lines in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, September 12th, 2016

With the weather starting to cool off here in Helotes, TX, now is an excellent time to address any specific issues your air conditioner may have and get them taken care of before you need to turn your attention to your heating system. Among the common issues we encounter this time of year are problems with the drain pan and the drain line, which have minor causes but can result in serious damage to your system if you’re not careful. The good news is that a qualified technician can usually fix the problem properly.

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Air Conditioning Problems Late in the Summer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Summer doesn’t always follow the calendar here in Boerne, TX: starting earlier and running longer than most of us would like. Late August and early September are a particularly busy time for air conditioning repair calls, as months of use take their toll and air conditioners still need to be up and running for a few more weeks at least. While you should never attempt to conduct air conditioning repairs yourself — proper training and licensing is an absolute necessity — you can do yourself a favor by watching for air conditioning problems late in the summer, and responding quickly when they arise.

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What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Shuts Down

Monday, August 1st, 2016

With timely maintenance and good preventative measures, your air conditioner will function as anticipated all summer long. But our summers in Helotes, TX are as hot as they come, when then the unexpected occurs, you need to know how to respond. Calling the right repair service is the first step, but there are other things you can do to contain the damage both before and after you make the call. Here’s a quick guide.

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The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Bandera, TX residents need air conditioning systems to keep their home cool, and most of us are happy with the traditional centralized system that most of us are familiar with. But it’s not the only type of air conditioner out there, and if you’re looking for an alternative model, you would do well to examine the possibilities offered by a ductless air conditioning system. As the name implies, ductless air conditioning has no need for the system of ducts that centralized systems use. Instead, it places multiple smaller units throughout your home, each one charged with cooling a specific room or section. It costs more to install than centralized systems, but in return, it offers a number of benefits that can improve your quality of life dramatically.

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Stop AC Breakdowns Before They Start

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Summers in Boerne, TX are too hot and humid to go without air conditioning, and a breakdown in your system means more than just an uncomfortable afternoon. It can present an active health risk. We’re on call to handle any air conditioning repair issues you may have, but we’d rather help you stop those breakdowns before they start and ensure that you air conditioner is running the way it should all summer long. Doing so involves a two-pronged approach.

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How Does a Rainwater Collection System Work?

Monday, July 4th, 2016

We have a number of households that live off the grid here in Bandera, TX: far out in the country where civic water systems can’t reach and which usually rely on private wells or similar sources for their water. In addition, however, these households can add a rainwater collection system to their home, using rainwater to augment their water supply. Right now is the perfect time to have such a system installed: we’re offering $100 rebate on the installation and helping you save big money on your water bills to boot. Here’s a quick breakdown on how a rainwater collection system works.

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Why is There Frost on my Air Conditioner Coils?

Monday, June 27th, 2016

At first glance, there may not seem to be anything wrong with frost on your air conditioner coils. After all, isn’t your air conditioner supposed to be cold? But in point of fact, frost or ice on the coils is a big problem, and the longer you let it linger, the greater the chances of a serious breakdown occurring. Never attempt to scrape the ice off of your coils. It won’t fix the problem and you could damage the coils in the process. Instead, shut it off and call in a professional repair service to take care of the issue right.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Every air conditioner can benefit from a little TLC every now and then, especially here in Fredericksburg, TX where our summers come hot and brutal. Some it it can be performed by a trained technician, and we strongly recommend schedule a maintenance session with us at least once and year and possible twice just to keep your air conditioner in the best shape it can be. But you can perform maintenance steps of your own, both during the summer and throughout the entire year. These steps are simple and don’t take much time, but they can make a huge difference in the performance and longevity of your air conditioning system. We’ve spelled out a short list of them below.

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