D'Spain Sales and Service Blog

How Does a Heat Pump Work?

August 7th, 2017

heat-pump-air-conditionerTexas summers are blazing hot, but our winters are usually very mild. Accordingly, homeowners in the area tend to focus far more on their air conditioners than their heating systems. It also explains why heat pumps are so popular in our part of the world: devices that use the principles of air conditioning to both heat and cool your home. If you think a heat pump might be a good addition for your home, or if you have an existing heat pump that needs repairs, you might be curious as to how it works and why it makes such a good option for this part of the world.

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The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

August 1st, 2017

smart-thermostatsThermostats have been an indispensable part of our households for decades, and most homes have one parked along the wall at some convenient spot. Because they have few moving parts and rarely wear out, they last for a good long time, which helps make them such good investment. If you’ve had a thermostat in your home for longer than 10 years, congratulations for making such good use of your money. (The one exception is non-digital thermostats with a mercury switch, Mercury is dangerous and if you still have such a thermostat in your house, you should get it replaced immediately.)

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How to Tell If You Should Replace an Older Air Conditioner

July 31st, 2017

air-conditioning-replacementNo one likes to think about an air conditioning breakdown in the middle of the summer, but it can happen: especially if the system is older or has been struggling for a while. A qualified repair service can address the issue properly, but it usually results in a tough choice: does the homeowner pay for repairs and keep moving forward with the older system, or is this breakdown a sign that the air conditioner needs to be replaced with a newer one? Only the individual homeowner can answer that question. However, we have a few guidelines you should consider to make that process easier.

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Businesses Benefit from Rooftop Commercial AC

July 24th, 2017

rooftop-commercial-acTexas summers are hot and brutal, which means air conditioners are an absolute necessity on a daily basis. Indeed, they’re as important to your home as plumbing and electricity during the hot summer months, and the same is doubly true if you’re operating a business or managing an office space. Most of us spend the bulk of our days at an office, a retail business, an industrial site, or a school, all of which require commercial AC systems to function. The loss of power in such a system can devastate your operations: driving away customers, sending employees home and grinding productivity to a halt. In the worst cases, they can even damage vital equipment like computer systems.

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Problems with Your Ducts Can Be Serious

July 10th, 2017

The ducts in your central heating and air conditioning system serve to move conditioned air (cool in the summer and warm in the winter) from the main unit to the various corners of your home. Most of the time, those ducts do their job without complaint. In some cases, however, problems can occur. When they do, they can be a serious issue, and while it might not sound like much, it can develop into a very expensive repair call.

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Get Your Well Water Tested

July 3rd, 2017

Here in Bandera, TX, we have a number of households that live away from civic water systems, and that need to get their water from wells or other private sources. This is in keeping with Texas’s independent spirit, and allows rural residents to get safe reliable water while still enjoying life on their own terms. But that independence means acting to ensure that your well water is properly filtered, and remains free of germs, bacteria, hard water deposits, and other issues.

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Now Is The Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance

June 26th, 2017

air-conditioning-maintenanceSummer has officially begun, and with it, we’ll be hit by another long season of sky-high temperatures and sweltering humidity. You’re going to need your air conditioner to respond all day every day in some cases, and when trouble comes, it tends to come at the worst possible time. If you haven’t had your air conditioner serviced in the last twelve months, now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment. You’ll be able to reap the benefits all summer long.

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Common Heat Pump Problems

June 12th, 2017

heat-pump-repairHeat pumps work as both heaters and air conditioners in one, using the principles of air conditioning to both cool your home in the summer and heat your home in the winter. Heat pumps are economical and effective, and recent advances have made them a better option than ever. But like any other appliance, heat pumps run into trouble from time to time, and when they do, you need to get them addressed quickly. With summer on its way, you can’t afford to just sit on a problem. The good news is that the right technician can usually solve the problem quickly.

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A Storage Tank on Your Property Can Make a Big Difference

June 6th, 2017

water-down-drainRural Texas residents must often account for their own water supply and other key factors to a functional home. Civic water systems simply won’t extend that far into the country, leaving rural residents to rely on wells and other private sources. This is in keeping with that Texas spirit of rugged independence, and our team is ready to help ensure that your home has everything it needs to make it as self-sufficient as possible.

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Water Softeners Do Great Things for Your Plumbing

May 29th, 2017

water-softening-systemHard water is a recurring problem in our neck of the woods, and while it’s not actively dangerous, it can still cause a lot of issues. It’s simply water with an excess mineral content, usually calcium or magnesium, which can be absorbed harmlessly in the human body (as well as the bodies of pets and livestock). Despite that, it can still affect your quality of life in a number of ways.

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