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Allergies Getting Bad? Why Not Upgrade Your Air Conditioner’s Air Filter?

Monday, August 24th, 2015

We have a wide range of outdoor allergens, and if you are a resident in our area who is affected by them, you know how difficult this time of year can be. Having a whole home air conditioner makes it easier to keep these allergens out of your home simply because your windows are shut, but this doesn’t mean these allergen particulates don’t get into your home – they do. And when they do, they become part of your home’s air flow. But there’s a way to help yourself without making a major change to your AC system: use a better grade of air filter.

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Call Us for Wind Mill Repair and You’ll Get…. Oil?

Monday, July 20th, 2015

In our area of Texas, we have to be willing to think outside the box to bring fresh water to ranch and farm properties. Our livestock needs this water, as well as our vegetation. One way a lot of our customers access water is by using a wind mill. Using the power of the wind, a pump action is triggered that sucks the water up from below the ground. But we got a lot more than we bargained for recently when we had a repair call for one of our customers.

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Why Do I Have to Change My AC Air Filter?

Monday, June 29th, 2015

For any kind of serious work on your air conditioner, you should always call an expert for help. But one thing you, as the homeowner, can do on your own is change the air filter in your air conditioning system regularly. It may seem like a small thing, but a dirty, clogged air filter can create some pretty big problems. The best way to avoid these problems is to change the air filter every three months. What kind of problems are we talking about? Here are some we see a lot of here at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc.:

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What Is a GFCI Outlet and Do I Need One?

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Many homeowners assume that today’s electrical outlets are safe to use, and most are – but not all. Outlets can be unsafe for a number of reasons, and one of these reasons is a lack of proper grounding. When an outlet is grounded, it means that errant electricity is re-directed to a safe place where it can dissipate; outlets that aren’t grounded will direct an errant current of electricity to the closest thing that will ground it, including someone touching it. The good news is that there are outlets available to eliminate this from happening: the GFCI outlet.

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Reasons to Hire a Professional for Ceiling Fan Installation

Monday, May 11th, 2015

You can see some pretty dramatic disasters on DIY shows, but one of the basic ones our D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., technicians see more than you would think are poor ceiling fan installations. It may seem like these fixtures aren’t much more than light fixtures but they are, and not only that, they’re heavy. Ceiling fans can lower your indoor temperature by 2-3 degrees during the summer and help circulate your warm and cool air, so it behooves you to have your ceiling fan installed correctly. Our electrical experts can help with your ceiling fan installation – all you have to do is give us call.

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How an Energy Recovery Ventilator Helps Your AC

Monday, May 4th, 2015

When it comes to upgrades for your air conditioning system, there are a few that may immediately spring to mind: humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air filters, etc. These are all excellent products, but if you are looking to improve your AC’s energy efficiency and your home’s ventilation, there is another product you’ll want to consider: an energy recovery ventilator, also known as an ERV. ERVs are great for both your air conditioner and your heating system, and there’s a few reasons why, as we’ll explain below.

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Why Should I Get a Water Filtration System?

Monday, April 27th, 2015

Clean water is an absolute necessity, and with a water filtration system, you can help ensure that your home has the cleanest water it possibly can. Here in Boerne, TX, that’s no small consideration, especially if you think about our water needs during the heat of summer. Safe and effective water filtration systems can be quickly installed by a trained professional, but even so, it’s a something that any prudent home owner should think about before committing to. “Why should I get a water filtration system?” you ask. Here’s a brief breakdown of the answers.

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How to Get Zone Cooling in Your Home

Monday, April 13th, 2015

It can be challenging to meet your entire home’s cooling needs with a single thermostat, particularly if you have a multi-story home or one with specialized architecture, such as floor-to-ceiling windows. One of the best ways to achieve the kind of cooling you want space-by-space is to consider the installation of zone cooling, also known as zone control. There are two ways to install zone cooling in your Boerne, TX home: install a ductless system or install a zone control system into your ductwork.

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Why You Need Water Purification for Your Well Water

Friday, March 20th, 2015

In Boerne, not every home has access to a municipal water supply, and must instead rely on water drawn from a well. If you are a homeowner who receives water from a well, you need to make sure that you have a water purification system in place. There is no “one size fits all” well water purifier, however. If there are quality problems with your groundwater, you will need to have water treatment professionals analyze it and determine the purifier that will effectively cleanse the water of its unhealthy contaminants.

Call on D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. if you need well water purification in Boerne, TX. We specialize in purifying well water in the area and offer many services to see that your family receives the cleanest, purest water possible.

The issues with well water

Water that comes from the municipal system must first go through an extensive water treatment plant that removes such contaminants as heavy metals, chemicals, and excess minerals. This water can still pick up seepage through groundwater on the way to homes, but it starts out on the trip purified. (In fact, it’s much more purified than bottled water.)

However, with well water, there is no purification system in place. If your home extracts its freshwater direct from groundwater or an underground aquifer, it can contain a large amount of pollutants that enter it through the soil. One of the common problems that well water encounters is from pesticides that seep into the ground. The groundwater often contains a high mineral content that leads to hard water problems in home plumbing. Arsenic and heavy metals are also frequent contaminants found in well water.

It’s important that you have water testing done on the well water for your property. Professional testing will determine what issues are in your water supply, and the water treatment specialists can then advise on a purification system, such as a water softener or UV purifier.

D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. offers quality water testing and installation of water purification in Boerne, TX. If you use well water but have not installed any water treatment system to purify it, contact us today. We will see that you have the quality of water necessary to protect the health of your family and keep your plumbing in top shape.

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How Ductless Heating Works

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015

People usually associate home heating with a network of ducts that are responsible for distributing the conditioned air from the heater throughout the rooms. However, this is not the only way to have central heating for a home. If you are interested in a heating installation for your home that doesn’t require ductwork, call D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. today and ask about our services for ductless heating in Boerne, TX and the surrounding areas.

What exactly is ductless heating?

Ductless heating is a type of heat pump that operates through individual air handlers rather than a single central indoor unit connected to ductwork. A heat pump works in a manner similar to an air conditioner: it uses electricity to circulate refrigerant between indoor and outdoor coils, absorbing heat from one location and then releasing it in another. In a ductless heat pump (also known as a ductless mini split heat pump), the heat absorbed from the outdoor cabinet travels to the individual air handlers that are mounted in rooms throughout the house. Each air handler contains its own coil and blower fan, and they send the conditioned air directly into the rooms.

What are the advantages to a system like this?

Ductless heating is an excellent idea if you are planning on new home construction or major remodeling, since you don’t need to expend space on ductwork. You only have to plan on air handler placement. Ductless heating also works well for older homes that lack the room for ducts.

There are other benefits to going ductless as well. These systems are more energy-efficient because they do not suffer from any heat loss as the air travels along the ducts, and you won’t have to worry about duct repairs and regular duct cleaning. Ductless heat pumps will also help improve indoor air quality because they do not pick up the dust and debris that often collects inside ventilation systems. Since you can control the air handlers separately from one another, you can shut off heat to rooms that are unoccupied instead of heating the whole house at once, which will contribute to significant energy savings.

Finally, like all heat pumps, ductless heating also works as ductless cooling. You can switch a heat pump from heating mode to cooling mode and receive quality air conditioning during the summer. You have both your comfort concerns taken care of with one installation.

Call us to find out more about ductless heating

If you think that going ductless sounds like the right option for your home heating in Boerne, TX, you only have to give D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. a call. We install, repair, and maintain a variety of ductless mini split heat pumps for the area. You can arrange for service with us today.

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