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

What Are the Benefits of Geothermal Heating?

Monday, November 13th, 2017

geothermal-HVAC-systemsTraditional heating and cooling systems tend to follow a few well-defined models: blowing heated or cools air through ducts into your home, for example, or boilers that use steam or heated water to provide warmth for the home. They’re popular and efficient systems and if your home has such a system, there’s no need to change it. (We don’t believe in fixing what isn’t broke around here.)

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Time for Your Heater to Be Serviced

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

heater-service-maintenanceAutumn has arrived and winter is right around the corner. While we get milder temperatures in Texas than they get further north, we still have regular need of our heating systems to ensure that our homes stay comfortable when the nights get chilly. You want the heating system in your home to work the way it was intended. While a reliable heating service can act swiftly when your heater needs repairs, far better to prevent those repairs from happening in the first place. A proper maintenance session – conducted before the weather gets too cold – is the ideal way to do this.

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Proper Sizing of New HVAC Units Is Important

Monday, September 18th, 2017

HVAC-system-installationSeptember and October are great times for installing a new HVAC system. With cooler temperatures, your air conditioner likely won’t be needed, but the heating system won’t require regular use either. That provides a nice window to determine the specifics of your new system and perform an installation session: leaving you ready for the winter without having to sacrifice the cool air from the air conditioner in the summer. 

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The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

smart-thermostatsThermostats have been an indispensable part of our households for decades, and most homes have one parked along the wall at some convenient spot. Because they have few moving parts and rarely wear out, they last for a good long time, which helps make them such good investment. If you’ve had a thermostat in your home for longer than 10 years, congratulations for making such good use of your money. (The one exception is non-digital thermostats with a mercury switch, Mercury is dangerous and if you still have such a thermostat in your house, you should get it replaced immediately.)

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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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Watch Out for Low Air Flow in Your Furnace

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

Here in the heart of winter, any problems with your furnace system are cause for concern. Boerne, TX gets pretty cold in January, and without reliable heating, your home could experience a deep freeze right in the middle of a cold front. Most breakdowns announce themselves with subtle signs, and the sooner you can spot them, the better. 

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Heating Tips for the Holidays

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Thanksgiving is here and many residents of Kerrville, TX will be hosting friends and family members for the big meal (and to cheer the Cowboys on as they continue their brilliant run this season). But do all of those people in your home affect your heating system? In point of fact, they do, as does the time you spend in your kitchen preparing a big meal. The good news is that the elevated heat levels can spell relief for your system. Here are a few tips on how to let you make the most of it.

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The Dangers of Space Heaters

Tuesday, October 25th, 2016

Winter is on its way here in Helotes, TX, and keeping your home warm is more than just a luxury. A number of methods exist to handle the issue, and you might be tempted to rely on a portable space heater to do it. Portable units benefit from a low cost and an ease of use. Unfortunately, they also present a number of dangers to your home, that may easily outweigh the short-term savings of a cheap solution. They can include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Labor Day Means It’s Time to Get Your Heater Ready

Monday, September 5th, 2016

The unofficial end of summer usually arrives with Labor Day, and while Bandera, TX likely has some warm weather still to come, the cool temperatures of fall will be here very quickly. The holiday weekend makes a great easy reminder to take a close look at your heating system and start to prepare it for the coming winter.

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3 Alternatives to Traditional Heating Systems

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

The most common heating system in Kerrville, TX homes is probably the furnace. With proper maintenance, furnaces can last a long time. They are one of the most powerful, cost-effective heating systems available in the residential market today. They are not the only option out there though. While this traditional heating system may work for one home, you may find that another would be a better fit for yours. In a state that experiences cold temperatures for a few short months, it’s only natural that you want to invest in a heating system that will give you the most for your money. We’ve highlighted 3 alternatives to traditional heating systems below.

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