D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Archive for May, 2017

Water Softeners Do Great Things for Your Plumbing

Monday, May 29th, 2017

water-softening-systemHard water is a recurring problem in our neck of the woods, and while it’s not actively dangerous, it can still cause a lot of issues. It’s simply water with an excess mineral content, usually calcium or magnesium, which can be absorbed harmlessly in the human body (as well as the bodies of pets and livestock). Despite that, it can still affect your quality of life in a number of ways.

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Can Your Home Benefit from a Heat Pump?

Monday, May 15th, 2017

heat-pump-unitSpring is the season when homeowners get rid of their old air conditioners and install a new one. It makes sense to do so now, especially if your old system is at the end of its run. Better to install a new one now and enjoy the benefits of improved efficiency and performance all summer, than risk running the old inefficient one and possible having to deal with a catastrophic breakdown in the middle of one of our patented Texas heat waves.

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Zone Control Systems Can Benefit Your A/C

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

Spring is here and chances are you’re already using your air conditioner on a regular basis. That usage will only grow as the warm weather turns hot, and soon enough you’ll be running it every day. A good maintenance session from a trained technician can do wonders for your system. But if you want something more substantive to help cut into high summer cooling bills, consider the benefits of a zone control system. What is it and how can it help? Read on for the answers.

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The Benefits of Rain Water Collection

Monday, May 1st, 2017

storm-lightning-strikeWe 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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