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Zone Control Systems Can Benefit Your A/C

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

Spring is here and chances are you’re already using your air conditioner on a regular basis. That usage will only grow as the warm weather turns hot, and soon enough you’ll be running it every day. A good maintenance session from a trained technician can do wonders for your system. But if you want something more substantive to help cut into high summer cooling bills, consider the benefits of a zone control system. What is it and how can it help? Read on for the answers.

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What Does Frost on Your AC Coils Mean?

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Spring is here, which means that warmer temperatures have arrived and you’re probably making more use of your air conditioner in order to keep your home comfortable. That trend will continue as spring turns to summer, and any unusual activity with your air conditioner needs to be addressed now, before the mercury in the thermometer rises too high.

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Check the Drain Lines in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, September 12th, 2016

With the weather starting to cool off here in Helotes, TX, now is an excellent time to address any specific issues your air conditioner may have and get them taken care of before you need to turn your attention to your heating system. Among the common issues we encounter this time of year are problems with the drain pan and the drain line, which have minor causes but can result in serious damage to your system if you’re not careful. The good news is that a qualified technician can usually fix the problem properly.

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Air Conditioning Problems Late in the Summer

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Summer doesn’t always follow the calendar here in Boerne, TX: starting earlier and running longer than most of us would like. Late August and early September are a particularly busy time for air conditioning repair calls, as months of use take their toll and air conditioners still need to be up and running for a few more weeks at least. While you should never attempt to conduct air conditioning repairs yourself — proper training and licensing is an absolute necessity — you can do yourself a favor by watching for air conditioning problems late in the summer, and responding quickly when they arise.

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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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Why You Need to Change Your AC’s Air Filter

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015

Any air conditioner in a place that can grow as hot as Helotes, TX will do an enormous amount of work during the year. To make sure that an AC works at peak energy efficiency and lasts for as many years as possible, it must have the stress and strain from all the work that it does lessened through regular maintenance.

Most maintenance jobs require an HVAC technician. Arrange to have a full inspection and tune-up for your air conditioning system from a professional each spring. However, there are a few maintenance steps you should take over the summer while the AC runs on a regular basis. One of the most important is to routinely change the air filter, or clean it if the AC uses a permanent filter.

Call D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. to arrange for spring maintenance for your air conditioning in Helotes, TX. Our technicians will help show you how to take care of changing/cleaning the air filter during the rest of the season.

Why this job is so important

The air filter on your air conditioner isn’t there to protect your indoor air from contaminants, although it does help with this a little. Its real purpose is to keep particles in the air from the return vents from entering the AC and damaging its components. During regular operation, debris such as dust, lint from furniture and carpets, pet hair, and pollen will become trapped in the filter. After a month of steady work, an air conditioner will have a congested filter. Unless the filter is changed or cleaned to get rid of the debris clogging it, it will cause the airflow into the system to drop dramatically.

There are a number of negative consequences to this:

Low airflow will force the AC’s mechanical components to work harder, raising operating costs.
Less warm air across the evaporator coils may cause them to start to freeze.
The airflow from the vents into the rooms will decrease, leading to a drop in comfort.
Contaminants may break through the clogged filter and damage the AC.

Changing the filter or cleaning it is a simple task, and you should do it each month during warm weather. Ask your D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc. technician to show you how to do this during the spring maintenance visit. You can rely on us for all your needs for quality air conditioning repair in Helotes, TX.

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Common Cooling Problems in Boerne, TX

Monday, August 18th, 2014

Does your AC make a strange noise during operation all of a sudden? Have you noticed that your energy bills have never been higher? Does your AC fail to respond to the thermostat adjustments? There are a number of things that can go wrong with such a large and complex system, and only a professionally trained technician can ensure that your cooling system is diagnose thoroughly and then fixed properly. Still, there are some common cooling problems worth mentioning, if only to help you identify that you have a problem in the first place. As soon as you notice something wrong, make sure you alert a professional. Catching the problem early on its development is the best way to avoid serious damage.

Keep an eye out for the following issues.

Strange or loud noise. If your AC makes a sound that you’ve never heard before or it seems particularly loud all of a sudden, then there’s probably something wrong with it. Don’t hesitate to call on a professional to diagnose it. If it’s a grinding noise, your blower motor might have dried-out bearings; if it’s banging, then there could be a loose component somewhere within your air handler or ductwork.
High energy bills. A spike in your energy bills can occur for a number of different reasons, but it’s always cause for concern. If you find that your energy bills are much higher than normal, then you likely have an efficiency issue such as an air or refrigerant leak. Low refrigerant can cause problems all over, and airflow issues do not go away on their own.
AC fails to turn on. If you find that your AC fails to respond to your call for cooling, then it could be a problem with the capacitor, which is a small electric device responsible for jumpstarting your AC whenever you need to turn it on. You may also have a problem with your existing thermostat. Before you call, however, reset the circuit breaker and your thermostat to see if that takes care of the problem.

Cooling problems are a hassle, but solving them is easy when you rely on the technical expertise of our specialists. Call us today to schedule air conditioning repair in Boerne, TX with our staff.

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