D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Posts Tagged ‘AC’

Why Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

Monday, July 20th, 2020

There is perhaps no problem more disconcerting than an air conditioner that’s showing ice on the coils. Most homeowners know at this point that our air conditioner does not cool your home by using ice, so this is very clearly a problem. The problem is that homeowners don’t know enough about the intricacies of these systems to tell what exactly is happening.

That’s where we come in! Air conditioning in Fredericksburg, TX is a science, and you can consider us your local scientists. We could tell you how an air conditioner grows ice on the coils with our eyes closed and hands tied behind our backs.

We’re going to talk in detail about what is happening when you notice ice on your air conditioner. We’ll mention what not to do and tell you that this absolutely requires the help of a trained professional. Give us a call!

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Everything You Should Know About Ductless Systems

Monday, June 8th, 2020

Ductless systems are a revolutionary piece of equipment that can be perfect for homes that are designed in a specific way. If you’ve been loathing the installation of ductwork in your particularly old or small home, then we advise you to keep reading. There are air conditioners out there that can keep homes comfortable that don’t depend on ducts, run incredibly efficiently, and are exceedingly affordable.

The major problem with ductless air conditioners is their image! So many people just don’t know the difference between a ductless system and a conventional central air conditioner. Homeowners often think of them as too “expensive” or as specialized systems for specific buildings that don’t apply to their living situation, but we’re here to tell you that’s just not the case. Ductless AC in Boerne, TX is an affordable option and we’ll talk about why.

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How You Can Benefit From an Attic Fan

Monday, May 27th, 2019

When summer rolls around, especially here in Texas, you will likely find that your home is incredibly hot. Certain spaces of your home can be quite vulnerable to the heat, making them heat up much faster than the rest of your home. Your attic is one of these spaces. Your attic can reach staggeringly high temperature when the sun bears down on your roof, and this inevitably has an effect on the ability of your AC to cool your home. A great way to combat this is by installing an attic fan in your home.

An attic fan helps to ventilate your attic to ensure that attic temperatures do not adversely affect the rest of your home. In fact, there are many benefits of installing an attic fan in your home, and below, we have listed them for you. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more!

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Why Is My AC Making That Noise?

Monday, August 6th, 2018

covering-earsAs long as your air conditioner is up and running, you may think that everything is hunky dory.  Hey, as long as it’s pumping out that sweet, sweet cool air, right. What? That sound? No, it hasn’t always been doing that, but I’m not too worried. After all, it’s still up and running. So no big deal, right?

WRONG.

Yes, your air conditioner is going to make some noise as it cools your home. No, your air conditioner should not be getting louder and louder or making new, exciting sounds that you’ve never heard before. As a general rule, you’ll want to let a trained professional know when your AC starts to make any sounds that are out of the usual, even if it’s just a louder variation on a fairly normal theme.

Believe it or not, these strange sounds are among the most common of all warning signs that you may need professional air conditioning repair in Spring Branch, TX.

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VRV vs. VRF: What’s the Difference?

Monday, June 25th, 2018

question-markFor some homeowners, simply knowing how to adjust their thermostats to successfully regulate temperatures throughout their homes is really all they need to know in terms of their air conditioning systems. We believe that it is beneficial for homeowners to have a better understanding of their systems than this, however. No, you don’t need to be an expert on the subject. Having some background information to draw from can prove to be very helpful, though, especially when the time comes to start researching a new system.

In today’s post, we are going to examine the differences between VRV, or variable refrigerant volume, and VRF, or variable refrigerant flow systems. Here’s a bit of a preview—they are essentially the same! This type of technology allows home and commercial property owners to take greater control than ever before over the way in which different rooms and areas of their properties are cooled (and, in the case of heat pump systems, heated).

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