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

Is R-22 Refrigerant Still Available?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

The cooling industry has been under mandates since the early 1990s to make air conditioning products more environmentally-friendly. One of the biggest aspects of these mandates is phasing out the use of R-22 refrigerant, most often known by its brand name Freon. Since discovering that Freon emits a great deal of greenhouse gases, changes have been underway to permanently phase-out the chemical. While it is still currently available, it will no longer be available after January 1, 2020.

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Too Much Lime Scale on Your Faucets? It May Be Time for a Water Softener

Monday, September 14th, 2015

Many homeowners and ranch owners in our area use water that comes straight from a well. Well water is just as healthy as municipal water, and some people prefer it over municipal water because they don’t like some of the treatment additives that are in municipal water. One of the reasons municipal water is treated is to reduce the effects of high mineralization. As water travels over rocks and through the ground, it picks up mineral ions. These ions are fine for you and me, but when highly mineralized water runs through your plumbing, the mineral ions can attach to the pipes and water outlets, forming a hard, white crust known as scale. When enough scale builds up in your pipes, around your faucets and on your shower heads, the water flow can become restricted, causing systemic problems.

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

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

Monday, 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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Why Do I Have to Change My AC Air Filter?

Monday, June 29th, 2015

For any kind of serious work on your air conditioner, you should always call an expert for help. But one thing you, as the homeowner, can do on your own is change the air filter in your air conditioning system regularly. It may seem like a small thing, but a dirty, clogged air filter can create some pretty big problems. The best way to avoid these problems is to change the air filter every three months. What kind of problems are we talking about? Here are some we see a lot of here at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc.:

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What Is a GFCI Outlet and Do I Need One?

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Many homeowners assume that today’s electrical outlets are safe to use, and most are – but not all. Outlets can be unsafe for a number of reasons, and one of these reasons is a lack of proper grounding. When an outlet is grounded, it means that errant electricity is re-directed to a safe place where it can dissipate; outlets that aren’t grounded will direct an errant current of electricity to the closest thing that will ground it, including someone touching it. The good news is that there are outlets available to eliminate this from happening: the GFCI outlet.

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Reasons to Hire a Professional for Ceiling Fan Installation

Monday, May 11th, 2015

You can see some pretty dramatic disasters on DIY shows, but one of the basic ones our D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., technicians see more than you would think are poor ceiling fan installations. It may seem like these fixtures aren’t much more than light fixtures but they are, and not only that, they’re heavy. Ceiling fans can lower your indoor temperature by 2-3 degrees during the summer and help circulate your warm and cool air, so it behooves you to have your ceiling fan installed correctly. Our electrical experts can help with your ceiling fan installation – all you have to do is give us call.

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How an Energy Recovery Ventilator Helps Your AC

Monday, May 4th, 2015

When it comes to upgrades for your air conditioning system, there are a few that may immediately spring to mind: humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air filters, etc. These are all excellent products, but if you are looking to improve your AC’s energy efficiency and your home’s ventilation, there is another product you’ll want to consider: an energy recovery ventilator, also known as an ERV. ERVs are great for both your air conditioner and your heating system, and there’s a few reasons why, as we’ll explain below.

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Why Should I Get a Water Filtration System?

Monday, April 27th, 2015

Clean water is an absolute necessity, and with a water filtration system, you can help ensure that your home has the cleanest water it possibly can. Here in Boerne, TX, that’s no small consideration, especially if you think about our water needs during the heat of summer. Safe and effective water filtration systems can be quickly installed by a trained professional, but even so, it’s a something that any prudent home owner should think about before committing to. “Why should I get a water filtration system?” you ask. Here’s a brief breakdown of the answers.

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How to Get Zone Cooling in Your Home

Monday, April 13th, 2015

It can be challenging to meet your entire home’s cooling needs with a single thermostat, particularly if you have a multi-story home or one with specialized architecture, such as floor-to-ceiling windows. One of the best ways to achieve the kind of cooling you want space-by-space is to consider the installation of zone cooling, also known as zone control. There are two ways to install zone cooling in your Boerne, TX home: install a ductless system or install a zone control system into your ductwork.

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