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

Why Is My AC Leaking?

Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

Many of our customers have the air handler for their AC in their home’s attic space. This location works for a lot of homeowners for a number of reasons, but it means making sure that you stay very aware of the potential for leaks. While it’s never good to have a leaking air conditioner anywhere, having a leaking AC in your attic can mean a lot of water damage to deal with to your ceiling and walls. What is the main cause of leaking? We’ll discuss this more below.

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Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

It may seem to some not that strange to see an ice build-up on your AC, especially during the hottest times of the summer. After all, there’s a lot of heat coming from your air conditioner during operation. However, ice build-up anywhere on your cooling system is never a normal function. In fact, it’s an indication that one of several problems has developed, and whatever the issue is, it won’t be solved by simply scraping the ice off. We’ll explain what the repair issues may be, but if you see ice on your system, call our D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., experts right away and schedule a repair appointment for your air conditioner in Kerrville, TX.

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Does the Refrigerant in My AC System Run Out?

Monday, July 6th, 2015

We are pretty used to mechanical systems needing and using fuel for power. As such, when it comes to your whole home air conditioning system, it’s natural to assume the same thing happens with the refrigerant. However, it doesn’t. Refrigerant isn’t a fuel, it’s a chemical that facilitates the transfer of heat, which is why it is so critical to the cooling process. And every air conditioner is made to work with an exact amount of refrigerant, as required by the manufacturer. So how is refrigerant used? Let’s take a look.

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