Common Questions About Heat Pumps | Heat Pump FAQ
Anything that falls in the realm of HVAC can seem complicated to those who haven’t trained in the field. It’s tough to even distinguish a heat pump from your traditional HVAC unit, for example. With this in mind, you probably have a lot of questions about heat pumps (whether you currently own one or this […]
How to Insulate Hot and Cold Water Pipes
Sweating pipes? High water heating bills? Frozen pipes in winter? By simply insulating your home’s water pipes, you can prevent frozen pipes, diminish the condensation on cold water pipes, conserve energy, and reduce heat loss. Save money, energy, and water According to the U.S. Energy Department, water heating is the third largest consumer of energy […]
The Best 2019 Energy Efficiency Loans for Homeowners in California
I’m far from the first person to have this thought, but a new year really is a great time to take stock of all that’s happening around you in order to make changes and improvements. For a lot of homeowners these days, that means a thorough examination of their carbon footprints, specifically looking at if […]
Benefits Of Heat Pump Vs. An Electric Furnace In Northern CA
I’m a big fan of comic book movies. I’ve always been a little bit of a geek, but in the last 20 years or so, special effects have made it so that Hollywood can take old comic book characters and make them seem real on the big screen. I think my geekiness has since increased […]
How to Do an Energy Audit on Your California Home
I was watching a rerun of one of my favorite shows of all-time the other day, Cheers. Now, I don’t mean to give away my age here, but Cheers was a sitcom that was on when I was much younger. It was basically about a bunch of people who worked in a bar or hung […]
Should I Set My Furnace Fan to ‘On’ or ‘Auto’ in the Winter? Ask an HVAC Expert
Our friend Pat in Sacramento has a question for us today about how best to operate his thermostat during the winter. Pat says: “Hey there, Bell Brothers team! My name is Pat and I live in Sacramento. As you mention all the time, in our area we have fairly cold and wet winters. So, I […]
2019 Energy-Efficient Windows Rebates & Tax Credits for CA
New custom windows can do a lot of things for your home. They can let in more sunlight, really changing the nature of how you experience your rooms. They can up the curb appeal of your home, making it a whole heck of a lot nicer—and also more valuable. And, they can reduce the amount […]
California Home Energy Audit FAQs for Earth Conscious Homeowners
I think one of the biggest differences between me now and me when I was just starting out in the world is that, these days, I don’t get overwhelmed by the small stuff. When I was younger, things like paying for my health insurance and looking into car maintenance felt overwhelming to me. It all […]
3 Benefits Of Installing New Windows You’ve Never Considered!
I recently became aware of something called a life hack. My nephew is always posting pretty interesting stuff that he finds online. Last week, he shared with me one of these life hacks, which in this case was a tip for heating two bowls in the microwave at the same time without it getting stuck […]
The Best Window U-Factor For Your CA Homes Energy Efficiency
When it comes to making sure that none of the conditioned air that is being produced by your HVAC system is escaping through your windows, you probably know by now that having energy-efficient windows is what matters the most. You probably also know that the right windows, combined with the right insulation, can drastically lower […]