D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

It’s Only a Matter of Time—Is Your Heater Tuned Up?

Monday, September 17th, 2018

furnace-serviceWe know, we know.  Temperatures are still pretty warm out there. Many homeowners are still, undoubtedly, running their home cooling systems. Yet here we are introducing a heating topic already. What gives?

Well, as we said in the title, it’s only a matter of time. What’s only a matter of time? The drop in temperatures, that’s what!

Sure, it is going to be a while before daytime temperatures approach anything that you’d consider “chilly.” But what about nighttime temperatures? We’re already looking at the low 60’s. Soon it’ll be the upper 50’s, and they’ll only drop from there. And, remember, heating maintenance is a preventative measure. You’re supposed to be scheduling it before you need to put your heater back into regular rotation!

So today, as we’ve done before, we are going to walk you through some of the reasons why a professional heating tune-up is so necessary. And remember, you definitely want to be scheduling your heating tune-up in Bandera, TX with experienced, qualified technicians—like us!

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Indoor Air Quality can Affect Heating Repair Services

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

heating-repairs-repalcementAnother heating season is drawing to a close, and with it comes the need to assess your heating system and determine the need for repairs. A good maintenance session can be just what you need to catch any lingering issues that may cause a shutdown or similar repairs.

Among the things to keep an eye out for when assessing damage to your system is the presence of high amounts of dust in your air. Dust and dirt are common in our part of the world, and that can have a surprising effect on your heating system. Without preventative care, it can have a huge impact on heating repair services.

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Schedule Heating Maintenance This Spring

Monday, March 5th, 2018

heating-repairs-repalcementWe’ve officially entered the last few weeks of winter, which means we’ll soon be turning off our heating systems and turning on our air conditioners. We strongly recommend scheduling a maintenance session for your heating system sometime soon. The warming weather means you won’t have use of the system for much longer, but you have likely been running your heater quite often in the last few months. That can build up a huge amount of wear and tear, which will eventually lead to a serious breakdown if you’re not careful. A maintenance session is just what the doctor ordered.

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Improve Energy Efficiency with a Heat Recovery Ventilator

Monday, February 19th, 2018

comfortable-family-eatingWe get our share of chilly days in this part of the world, and your heating system is absolutely indispensable when it comes to keeping your home warm. But there are additional steps you can take to make sure your home makes the best use of the heat it provides. Added insulation, for instance, means the air in your home will stay warm longer, as will sealing cracks under your door with weather stripping (available at any local hardware store).

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Signs You Need a New Furnace

Monday, February 12th, 2018

heating-repairs-repalcementWe’re in the throes of winter, which means that your furnace is likely running all day every day to keep your home warm and comfortable. Now is the time to check it for signs that it may be on its last legs. If you have an older furnace that has been struggling lately, you’re likely looking at a replacement sometime in the next few years. And while you want to get as much use out of a given heating system as possible, it pays to know when the time has come to put an older unit out to pasture.

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Power Levels Are Important with a New Heating System

Tuesday, January 16th, 2018

heating-repairs-repalcementWinters are fairly mild in our neck of the woods, but our heating systems still get called into use on a regular basis. If your heater is on its last legs, you may need to get it replaced before the spring. That can lead to a bit of a scramble as you work to get your new heater put in before the next cold front arrives. That doesn’t mean, however, that you should skimp on the necessary steps toward ensuring that your new heating system is working exactly the way it should.

In particular, you should watch out for the comparative power levels of your new heating system. You’re probably aware that an underpowered heater will not be a good fit for your home. It will run constantly — elevating both the monthly costs and the strain on the system — while never really getting your house warm.  But an overpowered heating system can be just as bad.

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Benefits of Ductless Heating

Monday, November 27th, 2017

ductless-heating-systemsMost homes in the area rely on centralized heating of some kind or another, which heats the air in a single location and then distributes it through the home with a system of ducts. It’s inexpensive and effective, which makes it a great option for most homes. Some homes, however, can’t support the ducts required, either because their architecture is unique in some way, or simply because they were built before air conditioning was available and thus can’t support a system of ducts.

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Signs You Need Heating Repair

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

heating-repair-servicesHeating season has officially arrived, and that means you’ll be running your furnace or your boiler on a regular basis between now and spring. If your system runs into problems, you’re going to want to spot it sooner rather than later. Spotting an issue now and getting it addressed with a repair session from a trained technician can save you money and effort, especially when compared to getting caught flat-footed with a breakdown in the middle of the coldest day of winter.

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How to Decide If You Need a New Heater

Monday, October 30th, 2017

heating-repairs-repalcementOur long summer is finally over and winter will be here soon. With falling temperatures comes an increased use of your heater, which will only grow as cool weather gets cold. If you have an older heating system that needs to be replaced, now is the time to do it, while you still have a few weeks to plan and schedule the installation of a new system. That way, your home can enjoy the benefits of the new heater as soon as winter comes, without having to worry about the threat of a breakdown from the old heater.

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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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