D'Spain Sales and Service Blog : Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

It may seem to some not that strange to see an ice build-up on your AC, especially during the hottest times of the summer. After all, there’s a lot of heat coming from your air conditioner during operation. However, ice build-up anywhere on your cooling system is never a normal function. In fact, it’s an indication that one of several problems has developed, and whatever the issue is, it won’t be solved by simply scraping the ice off. We’ll explain what the repair issues may be, but if you see ice on your system, call our D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., experts right away and schedule a repair appointment for your air conditioner in Kerrville, TX.

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Does the Refrigerant in My AC System Run Out?

Monday, July 6th, 2015

We are pretty used to mechanical systems needing and using fuel for power. As such, when it comes to your whole home air conditioning system, it’s natural to assume the same thing happens with the refrigerant. However, it doesn’t. Refrigerant isn’t a fuel, it’s a chemical that facilitates the transfer of heat, which is why it is so critical to the cooling process. And every air conditioner is made to work with an exact amount of refrigerant, as required by the manufacturer. So how is refrigerant used? Let’s take a look.

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