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

Zone Control Systems Can Benefit Your A/C

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

Spring is here and chances are you’re already using your air conditioner on a regular basis. That usage will only grow as the warm weather turns hot, and soon enough you’ll be running it every day. A good maintenance session from a trained technician can do wonders for your system. But if you want something more substantive to help cut into high summer cooling bills, consider the benefits of a zone control system. What is it and how can it help? Read on for the answers.

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3 Ways to Lower Air Conditioning Costs This Summer

Monday, April 17th, 2017

family-in-front-of-houseSummer is on its way, and temperatures in our neck of the woods are already climbing. Soon enough, you’ll be running your air conditioning system every day, and that invariably means paying higher monthly energy costs. But just because you’re paying more to run your AC this summer, that doesn’t mean you should pay more than is necessary. By improving your home’s energy efficiency, you can cut into those bills while still maintaining comfortable temperatures for your family to enjoy.

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Why Are Air Conditioning Power Levels Important?

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017

Spring is the time for new air conditioning installation, as old systems wear out and homeowners look to replace them before the start of summer. The tactic makes a lot of sense, since it allows you to take advantage of improved performance and efficiency the moment the temperature starts to spike in the summer months. We tend to see a lot of air conditioning replacement calls this time of year, and can help you select a new unit to fit your home’s needs.

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What Does Frost on Your AC Coils Mean?

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Spring is here, which means that warmer temperatures have arrived and you’re probably making more use of your air conditioner in order to keep your home comfortable. That trend will continue as spring turns to summer, and any unusual activity with your air conditioner needs to be addressed now, before the mercury in the thermometer rises too high.

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What Can a Dehumidifier Do for You?

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Kerrville, TX gets very muggy in the summer, and if you’ve lived here for any period of time, you’ve likely felt how uncomfortable it can make your home. Air conditioners deal with the problem on a de facto basis, but they’re not set up for such work, and their crude efforts to combat high humidity can elevate the stress and strain on it considerably. A dehumidifier installed in your home can do a great deal for you and your family. How does it help? Read on for the answers.

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Do You Need a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 6th, 2017

A new heat pump system in Perkasie, Bucks County PA.

With winter slowly moving into our rearview mirror, the time is soon coming when you’ll turn your heating system off and your air conditioning system on. If your air conditioner is up for another long hot summer here in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, no worries. But if you have an older air conditioner and it’s been showing signs of trouble the past few years, now is the right time to think about replacing it. Only the homeowner can decide when the time is right to replace an air conditioning system. However, there are several signs to give you a good indication that your existing air conditioner needs to be replaced.

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D’Spain Sales and Service Featured in the Bandera County Courier

Friday, February 24th, 2017

We at D’Spain Sales and Service not only pride ourselves on excellence in customer service, integrity, quality and professionalism but the thing we value most is contributing to our local community. Our goal is to the be the best possible HVAC resource for our current, past and future customers and really appreciate the thoughtful piece that the BC Courier published about our organization. We want to thank the Bandera County Courier for interviewing our very own James Cammack, Sales Manager and Director of Marketing, for the article and hope the information was valuable to their readers and our local community!

Remember to call us with any questions, big or small, easy or difficult. We love sharing our knowledge and helping our customers save money on energy bills and most importantly, staying cool during the upcoming warm season! Call D’Spain Sales and Service and speak to James directly, or feel free to chat with any of our knowledgeable team members for all of your HVAC needs in Bandera County and beyond!

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The Importance of Changing Filters in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Fall officially arrives this week, but most residents of Fredericksburg, TX know that warm weather will continue into October and possibly beyond. Your air conditioner, already handling a daily workload for months, will be under more pressure than ever to perform as summer comes to an end, and that means it’s very important that you ensure you regularly change the filters on your system. Ideally, they should be changed once a month, but you should do so no less often than every 2-3 months. It’s easy enough to perform yourself, and you can purchase replacement filters at your local hardware store or home improvement center. (In fact, it might be a good idea to stock up on extra filters so you have them on-hand when you need them.) But why is it so important to do so?

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What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Shuts Down

Monday, August 1st, 2016

With timely maintenance and good preventative measures, your air conditioner will function as anticipated all summer long. But our summers in Helotes, TX are as hot as they come, when then the unexpected occurs, you need to know how to respond. Calling the right repair service is the first step, but there are other things you can do to contain the damage both before and after you make the call. Here’s a quick guide.

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Why is There Frost on my Air Conditioner Coils?

Monday, June 27th, 2016

At first glance, there may not seem to be anything wrong with frost on your air conditioner coils. After all, isn’t your air conditioner supposed to be cold? But in point of fact, frost or ice on the coils is a big problem, and the longer you let it linger, the greater the chances of a serious breakdown occurring. Never attempt to scrape the ice off of your coils. It won’t fix the problem and you could damage the coils in the process. Instead, shut it off and call in a professional repair service to take care of the issue right.

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