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

Cracked Heat Exchangers Need to Be Replaced

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Most homes in the Boerne, TX area use forced-air furnaces, which are inexpensive to operate and work well in our climate. Gas-fed furnaces use burners to heat the air, but it’s a bit more complicated than that. A heat exchanger plays a vital role in that process, and while it’s designed to last, it undergoes a huge amount of stress and strain. Over time, fissures and cracks may develop in it, which is a serious problem in need of immediate correction.

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Carbon Monoxide and Gas Furnaces

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Most homes in the Boerne, TX area use forced-air furnaces, which rely on gas or electricity to heat the air. They’re simple and effective systems, but if gas is used, there’s an inherent threat of carbon monoxide in the event that something goes wrong. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas that can cause serious health problems for your family. Modern furnaces have automatic shut-off switches designed to cut the flow of gas in the event of a problem, but you still need to be aware of the potential danger and know what to do to protect your family.

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Benefits of Commercial Indoor Air Quality Devices

Monday, November 7th, 2016

If your own a business or manage a commercial space here in Boerne, TX, you know how important it is to maintain a quality commercial HVAC system. It will keep your employees and customers comfortable no matter what the weather’s like, as well as ensuring that delicate equipment like computer systems don’t suffer any problems. But temperature control is only one part of the equation when it comes to your business. Commercial indoor air quality products can remove dust and dirt, kill germs and ensure that the humidity levels stay exactly where they should be. Why is that important to your business? Here’s a quick list of some of the advantages you can enjoy.

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How to Prevent Freezing Pipes

Monday, October 17th, 2016

With cold temperatures comes a whole new host of potential issues for your Boerne, TX home. That can include freezing water in your pipes, which will clog up the plumbing system at best and could result in burst pipes at worst. Burst pipes can be particularly damaging if they occur while you are away for the holidays, and could go for days or weeks before being detected. Now is the perfect time to prepare for freezing pipes, and make sure they don’t bedevil you this winter.

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Upgrade Your Air Conditioner Instead of Replacing It

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

An air conditioning system doesn’t always need to suffer a catastrophic breakdown in order to need replacing. Indeed, many times it’s simply a matter of inefficiency: costing so much to run in monthly bills that a replacement unit is necessary just to maintain a monthly budget. The last part may be of particular concern to homeowners in Boerne, TX, where summers are long and you want to get as much time as you can out of an existing unit.

If high summer bills are the only real complaints about your system, you can take concrete steps to address them without replacing your entire unit. Look for upgrades to cut into those costs and extend the overall life of your system. They cost much less to install and the benefits they can provide are substantial. And with demand on your air conditioning system lowered during the winter months, now makes an excellent time to discuss your options. Here’s a brief list of air conditioning upgrades you may wish to consider.

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Air Conditioning Problems Late in the Summer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Summer doesn’t always follow the calendar here in Boerne, TX: starting earlier and running longer than most of us would like. Late August and early September are a particularly busy time for air conditioning repair calls, as months of use take their toll and air conditioners still need to be up and running for a few more weeks at least. While you should never attempt to conduct air conditioning repairs yourself — proper training and licensing is an absolute necessity — you can do yourself a favor by watching for air conditioning problems late in the summer, and responding quickly when they arise.

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Check on Your Generator Before Trouble Hits

Monday, August 8th, 2016

The whole point of an automatic standby generators is to provide you with a back-up in case trouble arrives, and sometimes you can’t always be sure when you’re going to be hit with a blackout or other situation requiring your generator’s use. But in many cases, you should have some warning that trouble is coming — ominous weather is hardly a stranger to Boerne, TX — and when you get a little heads up, it’s important to check on your generator and perform certain simple steps to ensure that it will perform as needed when trouble strikes.

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Stop AC Breakdowns Before They Start

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Summers in Boerne, TX are too hot and humid to go without air conditioning, and a breakdown in your system means more than just an uncomfortable afternoon. It can present an active health risk. We’re on call to handle any air conditioning repair issues you may have, but we’d rather help you stop those breakdowns before they start and ensure that you air conditioner is running the way it should all summer long. Doing so involves a two-pronged approach.

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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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Now is the Time for Whole-House Surge Protection

Monday, May 30th, 2016

We live in Boerne, TX, which means that lightning storms and electrical surges are a way of life. Most of us are accustomed to applying a little protection in our homes to keep our expensive electronics safe, particularly entertainment systems, which can cost quite a bit, and computers, which are absolutely essential to functioning in the modern world. But strip plugs are, at best, a stop-gap solution to a long-term problem, and if you’re not careful can soon clutter up your entire home. The solution may be whole-house surge protection, which not only gets rid of the clutter, but can provide a long-term answer to the dangers of electrical surges.

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