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

The Benefits of Rain Water Collection

Monday, May 1st, 2017

We deal with a lot of rural clients in our part of Texas, most of which rely on well water or similar sources for their water supply. That can work well, and enterprising homeowners know how to keep such plumbing systems maintained. But wells are subject to the forces of drought and groundwater contamination far more than civic water supplies.

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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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Add a Water Softener to Your Well System

Monday, February 13th, 2017

Numerous residents of the Kerrville, TX area rely on wells and similar private sources of water instead of civic systems. It’s a necessity for many rural households, but it involves a certain amount of upkeep in order to keep the well water safe and potable. If you haven’t added a water softening system to your water supply, you would be well advised to do so. The benefits it brings can be considerable.

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What are the Benefits of Ductless Mini Split Systems?

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Heating systems come in all shapes and sizes in the Kerrville, TX area. Every home is different, and in a place as individualistic as our neck of the woods, homeowners need to tailor their heating to fit their living space the best. Most homes rely on traditional forced-air furnaces or similar centralized models.

They work well and do their jobs without costing you an arm and a leg in most cases. But depending on your circumstances, you might do better with an alternative model of heating, especially a ductless mini-split system which provides a number of advantages.

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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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Why is Low Air Flow a Problem with My AC?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

You might not think that reduced air flow from your air conditioner is a big problem, and indeed, it can be tough to spot if you don’t stand right in front of a vent and gauge it. But low air flow can spell big trouble for your air conditioning system and with summer more or less here in Kerrville, TX, it’s something you need to address relatively quickly. Why is low air flow a problem with your AC? Let’s take a look.

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How to Keep Your Generator Maintained

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

With spring comes rough weather in Kerrville, TX, and that means your household need to be prepared. That includes a generator, sufficient to power the essential appliances in your home and perhaps enough to power the entire home depending upon your needs. Generators also work well for rural homes that may not be on a civic grid, and which need reliable self-sufficiency to keep their household running. But owing to the nature of generator use—either constantly or only when emergencies arise—you need to make sure there are never any surprises waiting for you.

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Look into the Benefits of Rainwater Collection

Monday, April 25th, 2016

Kerrville, TX residents pride themselves on self-sufficiency, and in rural parts of the area may depend on wells and other sources for their household water supply. This is in keeping with the hard-won independence of the area, but it does put some burdens on the homeowner to keep their systems running. You also need to have an ace in the hole in the event of a drought or if your well water becomes contaminated. Rainwater collection is an excellent way to do that: capturing, storing and purifying rainwater for proper use in your home. Here’s a quick breakdown of how the system works.

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How to Protect Your Home from Electrical Surges

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

Electrical surges are responsible for millions of dollars of property damage each year in the U.S. These power surges can instantly overload and short-out the circuity of home electronics and appliances. This happens because an increase in voltage above an appliance’s normal operation voltage causes an arc of electrical current within the appliance. The heat generated from this arc causes damage to the electronic circuit boards and other electrical components.

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3 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak in Your AC System

Monday, March 14th, 2016

With March arriving in its usual fashion, residents of Kerrville, TX are turning their attention towards their air conditioner, which has likely sat unused over the last few months but which will soon be called upon to get your household through another hot Texas summer. Now is the time to have your system checked out for any lingering problems that it may have picked up over the winter: getting them identified and repaired now means it won’t cause you any trouble when you need it.

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