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What Is a GFCI Outlet?

September 7th, 2015

Like all other systems in the home, residential electrical systems have come a long ways since their inception. One of the problems with older electrical systems is that many were never grounded properly. Ungrounded electrical outlets and connections can be very dangerous and cause serious harm to both the inhabitants of a home and the home itself. Newer homes – those homes built in the 1970s and forward – typically have grounded outlets, but many houses built prior to that do not. A grounded outlet is a special type of outlet known as a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) and it helps keep your home and you safe from electrical shock.

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Ways Zone Control Is Good for Both Heating and Cooling

September 2nd, 2015

Have you gotten so frustrated with the battle over the thermostat that you’ve considered putting a lock box around it? Finding a single setting to make everyone in your home happy is pretty much impossible – but not when you have zone control in your home. A zone control system allows everyone in your home to enjoy the temperature of his/her choice in each zone, ending the battle over the thermostat and taking the stress off your HVAC system as the thermostat switch goes up and down. But to understand how a zone control system helps both your heating and cooling, you need to understand what the system is and how it works.

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Why Choose a Ductless System?

August 31st, 2015

The end of the summer brings a lot of things: the beginning of school, the last of the hot weather, and the possibility that you may have to consider replacing your existing AC, especially if it’s been struggling along these past few months. While many homeowners don’t relish the idea of replacing their air conditioning systems, AC replacement provides you the opportunity to explore installing a different type of system that may better meet your cooling needs in Kerrville, TX. One option to consider is a ductless cooling system.

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Allergies Getting Bad? Why Not Upgrade Your Air Conditioner’s Air Filter?

August 24th, 2015

We have a wide range of outdoor allergens, and if you are a resident in our area who is affected by them, you know how difficult this time of year can be. Having a whole home air conditioner makes it easier to keep these allergens out of your home simply because your windows are shut, but this doesn’t mean these allergen particulates don’t get into your home – they do. And when they do, they become part of your home’s air flow. But there’s a way to help yourself without making a major change to your AC system: use a better grade of air filter.

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Why Insulate Water Pipes?

August 17th, 2015

You may be thinking, isn’t it a little early to be talking about insulating anything? After all, insulation is usually reserved for winter problems, not summer ones. The thing is, insulation for your home and its components is important on a year-round basis, not just for the winter months. And the same goes for your home’s water pipes.

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How Do I Know Which Indoor Air Quality Product Is Right for Me?

August 10th, 2015

Having clean, healthy air inside your home is important for you, your family and your HVAC system. But with the wide range of IAQ products available, it may be hard to determine which type of product will be the best choice for your home in Helotes, TX. The experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can provide you with an overview here, but the best way to find the right IAQ product for your home is to work directly with a trained specialist.

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Why Is My AC Leaking?

August 4th, 2015

Many of our customers have the air handler for their AC in their home’s attic space. This location works for a lot of homeowners for a number of reasons, but it means making sure that you stay very aware of the potential for leaks. While it’s never good to have a leaking air conditioner anywhere, having a leaking AC in your attic can mean a lot of water damage to deal with to your ceiling and walls. What is the main cause of leaking? We’ll discuss this more below.

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The Advantages a Ductless Air Conditioner Can Offer

August 3rd, 2015

Have you been circling around the idea of installing a ductless air conditioning system in your home, but aren’t sure if it is a fit for your home? Let us give you some help. While you should always work with a trained professional when deciding on the system you’d like, it’s important to know ahead of time how the system works and what it can offer you. As such, here’s a general overview to give you some of the facts about ductless cooling systems:

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Benefits a Smart Thermostat Can Offer You

July 27th, 2015

Smart technology has helped make many different kinds of devices more effective and easier to use, and you can manage things right from your phone or tablet. It may seem like a strange idea to make your thermostat “smart,” but there are some tremendous benefits to doing so. However, smart thermostats are even more integrated with your home and HVAC system than a programmable thermostat, so it’s very important to hire a trained expert for installation, repair, replacement or maintenance of your smart thermostat. The certified technicians at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you with all of your smart thermostat needs in Fredericksburg, TX – just give us a call.

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Call Us for Wind Mill Repair and You’ll Get…. Oil?

July 20th, 2015

In our area of Texas, we have to be willing to think outside the box to bring fresh water to ranch and farm properties. Our livestock needs this water, as well as our vegetation. One way a lot of our customers access water is by using a wind mill. Using the power of the wind, a pump action is triggered that sucks the water up from below the ground. But we got a lot more than we bargained for recently when we had a repair call for one of our customers.

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