Schedule Your AC Tune-Up Early
Don’t Let the Sacramento Heat Catch You Off Guard: Schedule Your AC Tune-Up Early Before Summer Hits Sacramento summers aren’t just warm, they’re relentless. Triple-digit temperatures can arrive fast, and when they do, your air conditioner becomes one of the most important systems in your home. The problem? Many homeowners wait until the first major […]
Gas Shutoff Valve – Folsom, CA
Earthquake Gas Shut-Off Valve Installation in Folsom, CA: Protecting Your Home Before the Next Seismic Event In Northern California, seismic activity is a part of life. While Folsom may not experience earthquakes as frequently as coastal areas, the region is still vulnerable to ground movement, making gas line protection a critical safety upgrade for homeowners. […]
Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing
Sacramento Weather Is Tough on Home Systems — Make Sure Your HVAC, Plumbing & Heating Are Ready If you live in the Sacramento area, you know how quickly conditions can shift. Long, triple-digit summer heat waves. Cool, damp winter mornings. Heavy rain during storm season followed by months of dry heat. Your home’s HVAC, heating, […]
Repair or Replace Air Conditioner, Which One Is Better?
During the hot, dry Sacramento summers, your home’s AC unit is essential. It keeps your home cool and you and your family comfortable. So, when it starts to get up there in age, you may wonder whether you should continue to repair it or get a whole new system. There are numerous factors that determine […]
Spring Cleaning Reminder: Check Your AC Condenser – Bell
While we always recommend regular air conditioner tune-ups and service to keep your condenser in tip-top shape, there are a few things you can do yourself to make sure everything is nice and clean. We sat down with Bell Brothers’ own technician, Omar, to give us the scoop on proper condenser care for your Bay […]
Gas Leak? Not On My Watch!
Any home that has gas appliances, such as a stove or furnace, are susceptible to a gas leak. Gas leaks are well-known for being dangerous, but fortunately, they are rare and easily preventable. In any case, homeowners should know what to do in the case that they do have a gas leak, as well as […]
Harmful Indoor Air Pollutants You Should Worry About
It’s easy to get a little paranoid when it comes to the chemicals, microorganisms, and pollutants floating around our indoor spaces. Is there carbon monoxide in the air? Offgassing from drywall or particle board? And what about biological contaminants, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? While we don’t want to overreact, there is definitely cause […]
Why Is There a Wet, Soggy Spot in My Yard?
We’re heading into spring, which means more sun, more rain, and potential drainage issues. After a heavy rainfall, you might have a waterlogged yard and other water and drainage issues, but what we’re focusing on today is when water starts leaking into your yard from below. How does that happen? A water leak of course, […]
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 […]
Are Heat Pumps Efficient in California?
There are many different HVAC systems on the market, so how do you know which one to choose? Is a heat pump a smart choice for California? Heat pumps have been used for decades to provide energy-efficient heating and cooling, but technology has dramatically improved over the last five to ten years. Variable-speed compressors and […]