D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Archive for June, 2016

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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Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Every air conditioner can benefit from a little TLC every now and then, especially here in Fredericksburg, TX where our summers come hot and brutal. Some it it can be performed by a trained technician, and we strongly recommend schedule a maintenance session with us at least once and year and possible twice just to keep your air conditioner in the best shape it can be. But you can perform maintenance steps of your own, both during the summer and throughout the entire year. These steps are simple and don’t take much time, but they can make a huge difference in the performance and longevity of your air conditioning system. We’ve spelled out a short list of them below.

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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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Improve Your Self-Sufficiency with Upgrades to Your Plumbing

Sunday, June 12th, 2016

Bandera, TX is full of independent folks, like a lot of places in our great state. We come from a long line of frontiersmen, and self-sufficiency is something we pride ourselves on. Believe it or not, that can translate to specific aspects of your household, such as the plumbing and electrical systems. If you get your water from a private well or similar source off of the civic water system, there are a number of things you can do to help maintain that independence. We’ve broken down a couple of them for your perusal below.

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Why Is Short Cycling a Problem?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

You may have heard the term “short cycling” applied to your heater or air conditioner before. It’s a fairly common problem, though the causes can be quite varied. It’s what happens when your system turns on and runs for a short period of time, then turns off again very suddenly, only to turn on again a few minutes later. It sounds like a very minor problem. Unfortunately, it’s anything but, and the moment you detect it, you need to turn off your air conditioning and call in a trained professional.

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