D'Spain Sales and Service Blog

Is My AC Properly Sized?

June 21st, 2021

The answer to this question is complicated. If you had your air conditioner installed by a team of qualified professionals, like the ones at our company, then the answer is absolutely. Proper air conditioning sizing, or more commonly referred to as load calculation, is one of the most important aspects of having an AC installed. If an amateur or a team decides to go ahead with the installation and doesn’t size the system properly, there could be some huge repercussions.

So, let’s talk about what some of those repercussions are! If you’re dealing with an air conditioner that’s causing problems, and you think it’s because it’s not properly sized, then you might need AC replacement in Boerne, TX. Don’t worry, this might seem like an expensive fix, but it’s really for the long-term.

Replacements can often be the most cost-effective, long-term solutions to deal with a faulty or improper installation.

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Tripping Circuits? Here’s the Deal

June 7th, 2021

Sometimes the lines are blurred between just a circuit hiccup and a devious problem with your home electrical grid. It can be almost impossible to tell the difference without a few clues and some information under your belt. Sure, if you feel comfortable resetting the circuits and enjoying the rest of your day, then by all means do that. But if you’re curious as to why your circuits tripped in the first place, or if you’re dealing with multiple tripped circuits, then you’re better off calling our team for electrical repair in Bulverde.

Your home electrical grid is complicated. Unless your home energy system is regularly maintained, it can be incredibly difficult for you to tell if there’s a problem. That’s why we make sure to keep our services fast and affordable, so you’re more inclined to call us for help in case there really is something wrong.

Here are just a few problems you could be encountering in your home electrical system.

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3 Unique Heat Pump AC Repairs

May 24th, 2021

We all know about heat pumps at this point. They’re efficient, they’re effective, and they’re extremely convenient. While other homeowners are griping about having to repair both their air conditioners and their furnaces, you get to sit back and relax with a central heat pump system that functions easily as both a heater and a cooler. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make life taste the sweetest!

However, we’d be lying if we told you that a heat pump never runs into any problems. When it comes to AC repair in Castroville, TX, and heat pump repairs to be specific, there are some unique repair needs that you might want to watch out for. They can be especially pesky since not as many homeowners have heat pumps, so finding the right services can be harder.

Don’t worry! Our team provides comprehensive services for heat pumps, so the job will always get done if you call us.

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What a Professional Plumber Can Do for You

May 10th, 2021

It’s been a long time and there has been a lot of hardship getting to this point. You’ve slaved away for hours with a drain snake and a plunger—you even bought different sized plungers and drain snakes made of different materials—but at this point, it seems like everything was pointless. No matter how hard you work at clearing out that drain clog, you’re certain that it’s stuck there forever. Now you’re starting to panic, as you think there might be something else, something worse affecting your drain system.

Hold your horses! Before you start thinking that there’s a terrible problem in your plumbing system that’s going to require thousands of dollars to fix, just call our plumbers.  A plumber in Fredericksburg, TX has specialized equipment and certain devices that can quickly and effectively clear drain clogs and provide you with the necessary information to move forward. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

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How Is Your Air Conditioner?

April 26th, 2021

It’s been a hard year, and we’ve been making sure to ask all of our beloved customers about how they’re doing. We view everyone in this community as friends and neighbors, so don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with one of our staff members and tell us how you’re doing.

However, in all this hubbub, when was the last time you looked at how your air conditioner was doing? It’s starting to warm up, which means our AC systems are starting to run in full force. Some homeowners are starting to panic because their air conditioning in Boerne isn’t running like it used to, and they’re scared there’s something they overlooked.

Don’t worry, our team is here to help. Let’s go over some common springtime problems with AC systems, and try to narrow down a few things that could be plaguing your system.

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Emergency Plumbing Tips for Your Toilet

April 12th, 2021

We’ve all been there. You were having a normal night until just a few minutes ago when your toilet began to overflow, leak, or encounter some other problem that seems unhygienic and scary. The first thing we want to make abundantly clear, is that there’s no reason to panic. Whatever happens in your bathroom, there is always a way to fix the problem and keep costs to a minimum. Toilet problems can feel a lot scarier or more intense than they actually are.

However, this does constitute an emergency and it’s important that you take all the right steps to mitigate damage and keep your home secure. Don’t worry, we’ll get into everything you need to do to ensure you’re ready for emergency plumbing in Bulverde, TX. We’ll talk about the ins and outs of a toilet emergency and what you can do to help.

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5 Signs Your Electrical System Needs Assistance

March 29th, 2021

Being a homeowner can be a rough deal. You’ve got so many things to think about, from mortgage payments, to family vacations, to scheduling an air conditioner repair. It’s easy to fall behind on the things that matter without a rigorous calendar or some kind of reminder system. When homeowners are overwhelmed, their electrical systems can easily fall by the wayside to the point where constantly tripping breakers and dysfunctional outlets just seem kind of normal.

We’re here to remind you that no, electrical problems like these are not normal. You might need some serious help from an electrician in Kerrville, TX.

We’ll walk you through a list of some signs that your electrical system needs our help. We won’t push our services too hard, because our main priority today is to make homeowners more aware and informed as to the condition of their home electrical systems.

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Let’s Go Tankless Together!

March 15th, 2021

Tankless water heaters are all the rage these days. They’re efficient, they’re effective, and best of all, they’re super convenient! They supply you with an almost unlimited stream of hot water instantly without the letdown of standby heat loss or other problems that come with tank water heaters. The only two problems that come with these systems are their slightly higher price tag and the fact that you need your tankless water heaters in Kerrville, TX to be installed by a professional.

So, let’s go tankless together!

Get your phone ready, take a quick survey of your old water heater and let’s talk about the next steps. What do you need to know when diving into tankless water heating technology? What are some questions that are important to ask before jumping into such a big investment?

Don’t worry, we’ll answer all of these questions and more!

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Upgrade Your Home with the BEC’s Energy Saver Program!

March 5th, 2021

Here at D’Spain Sales & Service, we’ve teamed up with the Bandera Electric Cooperative to offer homeowners new ways to upgrade their home energy systems. The Bandera Electric Cooperative, or BEC, is a local utility that’s been offering new ways to save money and purchase energy upgrades that can last for years to come.

Homeowners can purchase the following upgrades and use the BEC’s Energy Saver Program to finance them with interest-free, on-bill financing for up to 10 years!

  • Caulking and weather-stripping of doors
  • Door upgrades
  • Improved insulation
  • HVAC and furnace upgrades
  • Window caulking and/or replacement
  • Pool, spa, and/or water well pump upgrades
  • Fixed asset appliance upgrades (Electric water heater, dishwasher, stovetop, oven)

Visit the BEC Energy Saver Program website and determine for yourself the best way to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency.

Contact D’Spain Sales & Service for more information!

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Tripped Fuses? Here’s What to Do

March 1st, 2021

We’ve seen this scene in countless horror movies. It’s a rainy spring night, you’re snuggled up under a blanket to watch a movie, and all of a sudden the lights and electrical devices in the living room go out. Someone’s going to have to draw the short straw and head down to the basement to see what went wrong. If you’re lucky, this is just a one-time event or an anomaly that probably won’t happen again. However, we’re obviously not just talking to lucky customers here.

From the point of view of electricians in Kerrville, TX, this should never really happen. If your fuses are constantly tripping, there could be something seriously wrong with your electrical panel. Nope, don’t start furiously searching online for DIY repairs for an electrical panel, this can be illegal and downright dangerous. Call us and keep reading.

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