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

Benefits of Ductless Heating

Monday, November 27th, 2017

ductless-heating-systemsMost homes in the area rely on centralized heating of some kind or another, which heats the air in a single location and then distributes it through the home with a system of ducts. It’s inexpensive and effective, which makes it a great option for most homes. Some homes, however, can’t support the ducts required, either because their architecture is unique in some way, or simply because they were built before air conditioning was available and thus can’t support a system of ducts.

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Time for Your Heater to Be Serviced

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017

heater-service-maintenanceAutumn has arrived and winter is right around the corner. While we get milder temperatures in Texas than they get further north, we still have regular need of our heating systems to ensure that our homes stay comfortable when the nights get chilly. You want the heating system in your home to work the way it was intended. While a reliable heating service can act swiftly when your heater needs repairs, far better to prevent those repairs from happening in the first place. A proper maintenance session – conducted before the weather gets too cold – is the ideal way to do this.

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Businesses Benefit from Rooftop Commercial AC

Monday, July 24th, 2017

rooftop-commercial-acTexas summers are hot and brutal, which means air conditioners are an absolute necessity on a daily basis. Indeed, they’re as important to your home as plumbing and electricity during the hot summer months, and the same is doubly true if you’re operating a business or managing an office space. Most of us spend the bulk of our days at an office, a retail business, an industrial site, or a school, all of which require commercial AC systems to function. The loss of power in such a system can devastate your operations: driving away customers, sending employees home and grinding productivity to a halt. In the worst cases, they can even damage vital equipment like computer systems.

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Common Heat Pump Problems

Monday, June 12th, 2017

heat-pump-repairHeat pumps work as both heaters and air conditioners in one, using the principles of air conditioning to both cool your home in the summer and heat your home in the winter. Heat pumps are economical and effective, and recent advances have made them a better option than ever. But like any other appliance, heat pumps run into trouble from time to time, and when they do, you need to get them addressed quickly. With summer on its way, you can’t afford to just sit on a problem. The good news is that the right technician can usually solve the problem quickly.

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The Benefits of Rain Water Collection

Monday, May 1st, 2017

storm-lightning-strikeWe deal with a lot of rural clients in our part of Texas, most of which rely on well water or similar sources for their water supply. That can work well, and enterprising homeowners know how to keep such plumbing systems maintained. But wells are subject to the forces of drought and groundwater contamination far more than civic water supplies.

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What Can a Dehumidifier Do for You?

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Kerrville, TX gets very muggy in the summer, and if you’ve lived here for any period of time, you’ve likely felt how uncomfortable it can make your home. Air conditioners deal with the problem on a de facto basis, but they’re not set up for such work, and their crude efforts to combat high humidity can elevate the stress and strain on it considerably. A dehumidifier installed in your home can do a great deal for you and your family. How does it help? Read on for the answers.

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Add a Water Softener to Your Well System

Monday, February 13th, 2017

Numerous residents of the Kerrville, TX area rely on wells and similar private sources of water instead of civic systems. It’s a necessity for many rural households, but it involves a certain amount of upkeep in order to keep the well water safe and potable. If you haven’t added a water softening system to your water supply, you would be well advised to do so. The benefits it brings can be considerable.

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What are the Benefits of Ductless Mini Split Systems?

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Heating systems come in all shapes and sizes in the Kerrville, TX area. Every home is different, and in a place as individualistic as our neck of the woods, homeowners need to tailor their heating to fit their living space the best. Most homes rely on traditional forced-air furnaces or similar centralized models.

They work well and do their jobs without costing you an arm and a leg in most cases. But depending on your circumstances, you might do better with an alternative model of heating, especially a ductless mini-split system which provides a number of advantages.

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Heating Tips for the Holidays

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Thanksgiving is here and many residents of Kerrville, TX will be hosting friends and family members for the big meal (and to cheer the Cowboys on as they continue their brilliant run this season). But do all of those people in your home affect your heating system? In point of fact, they do, as does the time you spend in your kitchen preparing a big meal. The good news is that the elevated heat levels can spell relief for your system. Here are a few tips on how to let you make the most of it.

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Why is Low Air Flow a Problem with My AC?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

You might not think that reduced air flow from your air conditioner is a big problem, and indeed, it can be tough to spot if you don’t stand right in front of a vent and gauge it. But low air flow can spell big trouble for your air conditioning system and with summer more or less here in Kerrville, TX, it’s something you need to address relatively quickly. Why is low air flow a problem with your AC? Let’s take a look.

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