D'Spain Sales and Service Blog

What are the Benefits of Ductless Mini Split Systems?

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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Cracked Heat Exchangers Need to Be Replaced

January 9th, 2017

Most homes in the Boerne, TX area use forced-air furnaces, which are inexpensive to operate and work well in our climate. Gas-fed furnaces use burners to heat the air, but it’s a bit more complicated than that. A heat exchanger plays a vital role in that process, and while it’s designed to last, it undergoes a huge amount of stress and strain. Over time, fissures and cracks may develop in it, which is a serious problem in need of immediate correction.

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How Does Zone Control Aid Your HVAC System?

January 2nd, 2017

A zone control system is an upgrade to your HVAC system which provides a number of benefits without having to replace your entire heating and air conditioning array. It consists of a series of shutters placed at strategic locations in your duct system. Each shutter can be controlled separately, allowing you to raise or lower the temperature in individual rooms or sections of the home independently of the rest. Considering how unpredictable the weather can be here in Fredericksburg, TX, that precision of control can be quite a relief: allowing you to set one temperature in one room and another in a second room without having to compromise on either. But zone controls can be far more than a luxury: helping your entire HVAC system out in ways both subtle and obvious.

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Funny New Year’s Resolutions!

December 26th, 2016

2017 is almost upon us, and in addition to popping corks and watching the ball drop, many residents of the Bandera, TX area undertaken New Year’s resolutions in order to gain a fresh start. Most of these involve matter or personal betterment – resolving to exercise more often, for example, or cut down on sweets. Sometimes, however, New Year’s resolutions can get downright wacky. In the spirit of the holiday season, we’d like to share some of the funnier ones with you.

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Festivus for the Rest of Us: Happy Holidays from D’Spain!

December 20th, 2016

Christmas comes this Sunday, and Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights starts one day earlier on the 24^th. Regardless of what holiday traditions your family observes here in Helotes, TX, we here at D’Spain hope it’s a happy and joyful one. We normally talk about heating and air conditioning issues on this blog, but this week, we’d like to take a moment and talk about some of the wonderful holiday traditions this year, and where they came from.

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What to Look for in a New Generator

December 19th, 2016

Generators can be far more than a luxury here in the Helotes, TX area, especially for homes that don’t lie on a civic electrical grid. Even those that do could use the benefits of a reliable generator, since Mother Nature always has the last word and this winter is looking like it’s going to be a bad one. But deciding to install a generator in your home is only the first step. Every home is unique, and the generator you choose needs to meet your specific requirements in order to do its job. Here are a few things to look for as you make your decision.

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Carbon Monoxide and Gas Furnaces

December 12th, 2016

Most homes in the Boerne, TX area use forced-air furnaces, which rely on gas or electricity to heat the air. They’re simple and effective systems, but if gas is used, there’s an inherent threat of carbon monoxide in the event that something goes wrong. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless gas that can cause serious health problems for your family. Modern furnaces have automatic shut-off switches designed to cut the flow of gas in the event of a problem, but you still need to be aware of the potential danger and know what to do to protect your family.

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Use NEST Protect to Keep Your Home Safe

December 5th, 2016

We’re all used to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to help keep our homes safe from the unexpected. Every home in Fredericksburg, TX should have such a system in place and keep it well maintained. But technology in this field advances like everything else, and if you’re still relying on older fire and smoke alarms, then you might be missing out on some enticing advances. In particular, we recommend a NEST Protect system to help keep your home safe. With proper installation, it provides a number of advantages over more traditional smoke and CO detectors, which can make a huge difference in an emergency.

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Time to Get Your Old Thermostat Replaced

November 22nd, 2016

Thermostats are designed to last a long time, which often means decades or more of safe, reliable service. Provided you change the batteries now and then for those that aren’t on your electrical grid, yours can last for decades without encountering any problems. There’s only one downside to that: a long-lasting thermostat hasn’t been able to take advantage of some of the amazing advances the industry has seen in the last few years. If your thermostat is more than ten years old, you might want to consider replacing it, even if you haven’t had any trouble from it.

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Heating Tips for the Holidays

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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