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

Monday, 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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Heat Pumps Need Bi-Annual Maintenance

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

The climate in Bandera, TX is perfect for heat pump HVAC systems. It doesn’t get too cold during the winter months and heat pumps are great for removing the heat and humidity of our long, hot summers. But keeping your heat pump running in optimal shape, whether it’s time for warm air or cool air, means scheduling your heat pump system for maintenance regularly. Unlike separate heating and cooling systems that require annual maintenance, your heat pump HVAC needs bi-annual maintenance, and the heating and cooling experts from D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you get your heat pump ready for winter.

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Why a Heat Load Calculation Is Important

Tuesday, October 27th, 2015

If you are a homeowner who needs to install a new heating system before the winter begins, one step you simply cannot bypass is a heat load calculation. Going by the size of your previous heating system isn’t enough to ensure that you install the right-sized heater for your home, especially if you are going to use a different type of heating system. A heat load calculation takes a number of factors into account, which is why it’s very important to hire a trained heating specialist to conduct the heat load calculation for your home. The heating experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., think heat load calculations are so important that we perform one with every new installation, including replacement jobs. Are you putting a new heating system into your home in Bandera, TX? Then it’s time to give us a call!

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It’s That Time: Heating Maintenance Season

Monday, October 5th, 2015

We all know fall means football season here in Bandera, TX, but it also means heating maintenance season. While our daytime temperatures have been quite high, our nighttime temps have been cool enough to think about turning on the heat. However, there is one important question to ask: is your heater ready for heating season? If not, then it’s time to call the experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., for annual heating maintenance.

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What Is a GFCI Outlet?

Monday, 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

Wednesday, 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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The Advantages a Ductless Air Conditioner Can Offer

Monday, 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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Why a Load Calculation Is Critical for a Successful AC Installation

Monday, July 13th, 2015

When you go shopping for a pair of shoes, you check the box for the right size, correct? It’s the same when you install a whole home air conditioning system: if you don’t have the right-sized system, you won’t get the cooling you need. You may have heard that you only need to know the square footage of your home to determine what size AC you need, but this simply isn’t true. What you need is a load calculation, and the experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you with this.

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Types of Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Your Home in Bandera

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Combustion may be the last thing anyone in our area is thinking about with the summer heat, but if you use any type of gas or propane appliance in your home, such as a stove, clothes dryer or hot water heater, you have combustion happening. One of the dangers of any kind of indoor combustion is the development and leaking of carbon monoxide (CO). CO can be a killer, and one of the main reasons for this is that CO gas is undetectable to human senses. It is odorless, tasteless and invisible, which is why it’s called “the silent killer.” One of the best ways to protect yourself from CO poisoning in Bandera, TX, is to install a carbon monoxide detector in your home.

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Do I Need to Upgrade My Fuse Box?

Monday, May 18th, 2015

As surrounded by technology as most of us are, it can be hard to believe that there are still homes that operate with a fuse box rather than an electrical panel. If you are a homeowner with an older home that still has a fuse box instead of circuit breakers, it is definitely worth your while to consider upgrading to an updated electrical panel for a few reasons. The main question we get is, is it necessary? Technically, no, it isn’t, but there are several factors that will make clear it’s in the best interest of you and your home to do so.

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