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Things You Need If You Use Well Water

February 1st, 2016

Not every resident of Boerne, TX is connected to our civic water system, and indeed for many rural residents it’s simply not a practical option. Instead, they rely on wells to provide clean, potable water for drinking and cleaning in their homes. There’s a lot of advantages to such as system and sometimes it can be the only practical option. But without the safeguards that a big city provides, you need to provide some of your own in order to ensure that your water is clean and safe. The good news is that a reliable plumbing service can provide you with the things you need if you use well water. We’ll go over a few of the most important ones below.

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Keep Your Electronics Safe with Whole-House Surge Protection

January 25th, 2016

We live in Boerne, TX, which means that thunderstorms and lightning strikes come with the territory. Electrical surges are not uncommon in our neck of the woods, and it goes without saying that proper surge protection is a must when it comes to keeping your household electronics secure. But store-bought strip plugs can only do so much. If you really want to keep your home electronics safe, then a whole-house surge protection system is the right way to go.

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3 Easy Signs for Spotting a Problem with Your Heater

January 18th, 2016

Reliable heating systems are very important to maintaining household comfort levels here in Boerne, TX, and with our home-brewed self-sufficiency, a lot of homeowners may be confident about fixing any problems that arise with theirs. We don’t recommend this, since heaters and furnaces are complex pieces of equipment requiring professional treatment to repair. But canny homeowners can learn to spot the subtle signs of trouble with their heating system, and call in a repair service before the heater suffers a breakdown. Here are 3 of them for your edification. If you spot them, turn the system off and contact a professional technician to get the system fixed.

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Things to Consider with a New Generator

January 18th, 2016

We pride ourselves on self-sufficiency here in Boerne, TX, and that applies to home ownership as well as an independent spirit. Many residents live off of the civic electrical grid, and while our city’s grid is eminently reliable, nothing is guaranteed. A new generator is the perfect solution, providing an abundance of electrical energy to keep your home functioning when the power goes out, or as part of living off the grid. But when you install your generator, you need to keep several things in mind in order to make sure it functions the way it should. Here are a few things to consider with a new generator.

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What Are the Benefits of a Modular HVAC System?

January 4th, 2016

If you won a business or work as an office manager here in Boerne, TX, you already know the differences between commercial and residential systems. A commercial HVAC needs to heat or cool the air in a much larger space, as well as tailoring the specifics to match multiple occupants in some cases and adjusting the temperature based on the needs of the specific business. A modular HVAC system, which utilizes multiple units harnessed in common purpose instead of one big unit handling the whole building, provides a number of benefits that you should take advantage of. The more you understand about how they function, the more sense using them makes.

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Don’t Be Left in the Dark with a Flipped Circuit Breaker

December 28th, 2015

With diminishing light and chilly weather, the last thing you want to deal with is a tripping circuit breaker in your home. It is never advisable for anyone untrained to perform any kind of work in your home’s electrical box, but every homeowner should know the basics of how to turn a circuit breaker back on.

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Want to Maximize Your Heating This Winter? Consider a Heat Recovery Ventilator

December 21st, 2015

It is the time of year for family and friends, but it is also the time of year for the true beginnings of cold weather here in Bandera, TX. One of the biggest challenges homeowners have during the winter months is the cost of heating, which is tied directly to the efficiency of your home. What if we told you that we have a component that can help with both, plus add fresh air to your home continuously? We do, and the component is called a heat recovery ventilator, also known as an HRV.

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Is Your Thermostat Hurting or Helping Your Heating?

December 21st, 2015

It may seem like an odd question to ask simply because most people don’t regard their thermostat as having that much power. But it does. Your thermostat is the control center for your heating and cooling, controlling when your HVAC system turns on, for how long, and when it turns off. If you are using an outdated slide or dial thermostat in your Helotes, TX, home, you are already short-changing yourself. How? Let’s take a look.

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Why You Should Consider an ERV

December 14th, 2015

Our winters may not be as harsh as others in the Fredericksburg, TX area, but no one here is going to leave a window open during the cold months. With homes becoming more and more airtight, and energy efficiency always a focus for any homeowner, a new problem has emerged: poor ventilation during the winter months. While we would never go so far as to say that drafts serve a purpose (they don’t), you don’t want to sacrifice poor ventilation to have good energy efficiency. So what’s the solution? Consider the installation of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV).

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Easy Help with Heating: Let Us Install a Ceiling Fan

December 7th, 2015

We all know that ceiling fans help cool things down when it gets hot in Boerne, TX, but did you know that with a simple flick of a switch on the fan that you can also help your heating? One of the top tips offered to help with heating is the installation of a ceiling fan, and the electrical pros from D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., are here to help you with yours. First, let’s take a look at how a ceiling fan helps make your home more comfortable during the winter as it can during the summer.

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