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

Say Hello to a Brand New Thermostat!

Monday, June 24th, 2019

smart-thermostatsSummer is on its way, which means that now is the perfect time to start making your summertime shopping list. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Fresh fruit salad
  • Sunscreen
  • Firecrackers
  • Pool noodles
  • Barbeque sauce
  • Ice pops
  • A new thermostat

—Wait, did someone say a new thermostat? That’s right: we did! Installing a brand new thermostat in your home is a great way to enjoy a more comfortable and efficient summer. And in case you are not yet convinced, we have listed just some of the ways upgrading your thermostat will benefit you. Keep reading below to find out more! 

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The Benefits of a Smart Thermostat

Tuesday, August 1st, 2017

smart-thermostatsThermostats have been an indispensable part of our households for decades, and most homes have one parked along the wall at some convenient spot. Because they have few moving parts and rarely wear out, they last for a good long time, which helps make them such good investment. If you’ve had a thermostat in your home for longer than 10 years, congratulations for making such good use of your money. (The one exception is non-digital thermostats with a mercury switch, Mercury is dangerous and if you still have such a thermostat in your house, you should get it replaced immediately.)

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Time to Get Your Old Thermostat Replaced

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Thermostats are designed to last a long time, which often means decades or more of safe, reliable service. Provided you change the batteries now and then for those that aren’t on your electrical grid, yours can last for decades without encountering any problems. There’s only one downside to that: a long-lasting thermostat hasn’t been able to take advantage of some of the amazing advances the industry has seen in the last few years. If your thermostat is more than ten years old, you might want to consider replacing it, even if you haven’t had any trouble from it.

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Is Your Thermostat Hurting or Helping Your Heating?

Monday, December 21st, 2015

It may seem like an odd question to ask simply because most people don’t regard their thermostat as having that much power. But it does. Your thermostat is the control center for your heating and cooling, controlling when your HVAC system turns on, for how long, and when it turns off. If you are using an outdated slide or dial thermostat in your Helotes, TX, home, you are already short-changing yourself. How? Let’s take a look.

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Is It Time for a New Thermostat?

Monday, June 15th, 2015

In an effort to be more energy conscious, many homeowners make some needed changes: installing a ceiling fan, using blinds or drapes to block out heat from the sun or scheduling annual maintenance. But there is one component that can be overlooked: upgrading your home’s thermostat. Its size and outward simplicity can mask how powerful a tool your thermostat is, but without it, your air conditioning won’t turn on or off. If you can better set and control your thermostat, you can have better control over your cooling. The experts at D’Spain Sales & Service, Inc., can help you choose and install a new thermostat for your home in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX that complements your air conditioning system, maximizing the control you have over your home’s cooling – just give us a call!

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