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

Always Call a Professional Electrician Instead of Doing It Yourself

Monday, December 25th, 2017

We pride ourselves on our self-reliance here in Texas, especially in the country where people are used to doing things themselves. That tendency should never extend to electrical wiring, however. Whether you’re replacing an electrical outlet or running a new length of wire, it always pays to hire an electrician to do the job the right way. Why? There are a number of very strong reasons.

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Signs You Need an Electrician

Monday, December 11th, 2017

Your home’s electrical system is arguably the most important part of it. Without it, modern life simply isn’t possible, as it’s required for everything from lights to heat to your computer system to your water heater and everything in between. When problems arise, it’s not just a matter of comfort or luxury. It can bring you home to a standstill, and possibly even create a safety issue as well.

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What to Look for in a New Generator

Monday, December 19th, 2016

Generators can be far more than a luxury here in the Helotes, TX area, especially for homes that don’t lie on a civic electrical grid. Even those that do could use the benefits of a reliable generator, since Mother Nature always has the last word and this winter is looking like it’s going to be a bad one. But deciding to install a generator in your home is only the first step. Every home is unique, and the generator you choose needs to meet your specific requirements in order to do its job. Here are a few things to look for as you make your decision.

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Signs of Electrical Trouble in Your Home

Monday, October 31st, 2016

Your electrical system is one of the most important components in your home, but also one of the most dangerous. Frayed wires, loose connections and similar problems can crop up almost anywhere in your home, and the dry air in Fredericksburg, TX can make that worse. Without proper repairs, it could short out important appliances or even start a fire. Only a trained, licensed electrician should conduct repairs on your electrical system, but before that can begin, you need to notice that there’s a problem. The sooner you can spot signs of electrical trouble in your home, the more quickly a professional can get the issue fixed. Among the signs to watch for are the following:

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Check on Your Generator Before Trouble Hits

Monday, August 8th, 2016

The whole point of an automatic standby generators is to provide you with a back-up in case trouble arrives, and sometimes you can’t always be sure when you’re going to be hit with a blackout or other situation requiring your generator’s use. But in many cases, you should have some warning that trouble is coming — ominous weather is hardly a stranger to Boerne, TX — and when you get a little heads up, it’s important to check on your generator and perform certain simple steps to ensure that it will perform as needed when trouble strikes.

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Buy a New Generator Today!

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Helotes, TX has a number of rural residents, people who live off the civic grid and are responsible for their own electricity. Even if you’re on a reliable civic system, it pays to have a backup considering the number of thunderstorms and blackouts we have in this part of the world. A whole-house generator makes an easy and easy-to-use solution to the problem, and right now is the perfect time to do so. We’re offering a $200 rebate on whole-house generator installation services, and can get you set up very quickly if you need it.

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Now is the Time for Whole-House Surge Protection

Monday, May 30th, 2016

We live in Boerne, TX, which means that lightning storms and electrical surges are a way of life. Most of us are accustomed to applying a little protection in our homes to keep our expensive electronics safe, particularly entertainment systems, which can cost quite a bit, and computers, which are absolutely essential to functioning in the modern world. But strip plugs are, at best, a stop-gap solution to a long-term problem, and if you’re not careful can soon clutter up your entire home. The solution may be whole-house surge protection, which not only gets rid of the clutter, but can provide a long-term answer to the dangers of electrical surges.

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How to Keep Your Generator Maintained

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

With spring comes rough weather in Kerrville, TX, and that means your household need to be prepared. That includes a generator, sufficient to power the essential appliances in your home and perhaps enough to power the entire home depending upon your needs. Generators also work well for rural homes that may not be on a civic grid, and which need reliable self-sufficiency to keep their household running. But owing to the nature of generator use—either constantly or only when emergencies arise—you need to make sure there are never any surprises waiting for you.

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Signs You Need a New Generator

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Thunderstorms and other issues are common here in Boerne, TX, and while our civic electrical systems are reliable, no one can tell when Mother Nature is going to have the final word. And that assumes that you as a homeowner are on a civic grid. Many of our customers are located in rural areas where the electrical grid doesn’t reach. A reliable generator is your best weapon in these circumstances, and if properly maintained and you stock up on fuel, it can safely see you through any loss of power. Generators wear out, however, and sooner or later even the most reliable one needs to be replaced. You don’t want to discover this fact when the power goes out and your reliable warhorse suddenly leaves you flat. Instead, learn to look for signs that you need a new generator by evaluating its recent performance, along with several other factors that we’ll detail below.

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Size Your New Generator Carefully

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Earlier this week, we discussed the importance of spotting when your old generator needs to be replaced, which is of vital concern to residents of Helotes, TX who either rely on generators for their electrical power or who have one on hand in the event the power in their homes goes out. Today, we’ll talk about one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing a new generator: power output. Generally speaking, the more powerful the generator the better, but your budget may not always allow for that and their may be other factors to consider as well. When making a purchase as important as a generator, it’s vital that you size it properly.

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