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

Storms & Outages: Expert Advice so You Don’t Lose Your Electricity!

Monday, August 25th, 2025

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When severe weather rolls in, one of the first things homeowners worry about is losing power. In our area, storms and outages can leave you without electricity for hours or even days. That’s why more families are turning to generator installation in Bandera, TX as a smart investment for peace of mind. While a portable generator can provide a temporary fix, a whole house generator is the reliable, long-term solution that keeps your home running when the grid goes dark.

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What Is a Whole House Surge Protector?

Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Power surges are sudden spikes in voltage that can damage or destroy the electronic devices and appliances in your home. While most people are familiar with plug-in surge protectors for computers or TVs, these offer limited protection. A whole house surge protector is a more comprehensive solution that defends your entire electrical system—and everything connected to it—from voltage spikes.

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An Electrician Can Make Your Home Safer

Monday, February 10th, 2025

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What does an electrician do? You might think of them as the person to call to add wiring and outlets to a new addition to your home, or perhaps as someone who will install new, modern lighting fixtures in your ceiling. And you’d be right on both counts, But there’s also much more to the job than that.

An electrician’s top priority is safety, and they’re very well-trained in safety measures. Part of this is to keep themselves safe while working with wiring and electricity. But it’s also about you. With the help of an electrician in Boerne, TX, you can identify and remedy risks in your home, so you and your family will be safer. Here’s what we mean.

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Save Energy & Money with Commercial LED Lighting

Monday, September 9th, 2024

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As a business owner or commercial building owner, you know better than almost anyone just how much energy such a property uses. Depending on the size of the business or building, the energy consumption can be enormous! What you might not have realized is exactly how much of that energy is going toward providing lighting.

Commercial lighting is critical for proper operation of your business. You can’t simply use less light. But what you can do is upgrade your lighting systems. Using LED lighting in your business or commercial property can save you a huge amount of energy and money while making your space even more inviting.

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Why We Recommend a Home Electrical Inspection for the Start of the Year

Monday, January 15th, 2024

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Perhaps you’ve made a New Year’s resolution for yourself, something that will increase your sense of well-being, or something that will save you money. But maybe it didn’t cross your mind to make a New Year’s resolution for your home. Consider it: your home’s well-being will directly benefit your personal well-being, and money saved by avoiding home problems is money in your pocket!

There are many things you can resolve to do for your home this year, but we’re going to focus on one particular option. We recommend that you have an electrical inspection done. It will make your home safer, resolve bothersome issues, and save you money. Here’s how.

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Make Sure Your Generator Gets Maintenance Before Winter

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

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If there’s one thing everyone in Texas knows, it’s that cold winter weather can result in the power grid being overwhelmed and large numbers of households having outages. Luckily, Texans are also known for having independent spirits, and so many people in our area have generators.

Did you know that your generator should be receiving annual maintenance? As winter nears, making sure your generator is well-maintained is a critical step toward being prepared for whatever weather comes our way.

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The Benefits of Installing a Generator for Your Home

Monday, August 28th, 2023

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If there’s one thing Texans have learned in recent years, it’s that you can’t rely on the power grid to be completely up and running all the time. Outages may be planned because high air conditioning usage puts a very high demand on the system. Or they may be the result of a storm or other interruption.

The bottom line is that we must be able to take control of our own power needs. But how? While portable generators are popular, there are many benefits to whole-house generators. Here’s why you should consider having one installed. 

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Reasons to Upgrade Your Home’s Indoor Lighting

Monday, June 19th, 2023

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When was the last time you made any major changes to the lighting in your home? Do you still have light fixtures that were in place when you purchased the home, even if they aren’t something you would have personally chosen? Are you still using incandescent bulbs? Do you have enough light in all the rooms in your home? Are you happy with the tone or color of the light in your home?

When you reflect on these questions, if you find that you’re not fully happy with your lighting, the best choice is to work with an electrician to make a better plan. Here are some great reasons to make changes to your home’s lighting, because a fresh, upgraded lighting scheme will provide a wide array of benefits.

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How to Tell if You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Monday, February 13th, 2023

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The electrical panel (or circuit breaker box) is like the nervous system of your home. It directs all the electrical traffic and makes sure energy gets where it needs to go. It also lets you know when there’s a problem, and tries to prevent disasters in your home, the way your nervous system sends pain signals to tell you that something’s wrong.

All of the work that your electrical panel does is critical, so you need it to be working properly. How can you tell when that system needs to be replaced? Here are some signs that you shouldn’t ignore. If you notice any of these things, it’s time for an electrical panel upgrade.

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Do You Need to Replace Your Electrical Panel?

Monday, October 24th, 2022

fire-and-smoke-from-electrical-outletIf you’re lucky, your electrical panel (sometimes called a circuit breaker panel) doesn’t often cross your mind. After all, in an ideal situation, nothing goes wrong and you never need to reset the breakers. But this panel plays a critical role in your home: it regulates the electrical system for your entire home, keeping you safe by shutting off power when necessary to areas where a safety hazard occurs. 

An electrical panel can last for a long time. But when it fails, it presents a serious risk. The good news is that before a major failure, there are often warning signs that your electrical panel is struggling to do its job. Here are some important things to keep an eye out for. If you notice any of these issues happening in your home, it’s time to replace your electrical panel.

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