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 […]
Furnace Backfiring Sound? HVAC Expert Answers – Bell Bros

Tim in Sacramento is having somewhat of a scary issue with his furnace this weekend, so he’s reaching out to ask an HVAC expert about it. Tim writes: “Hey Bell Brothers crew, I hope you all are having a nice winter. I know it gets much busier toward the middle and the end, when […]
How to Remove Fluoride from Your Tap Water at Home

I remember when I had to go to the dentist as a little kid. My favorite part of every trip was the end, when after all the cleaning—plus hopefully good news that I didn’t have any cavities—the dentist would let me pick a flavor for my fluoride treatment. I’d always go with bubblegum myself, but […]
Winter Drain Clog: Possible Mainline Sewer Issue – Bell Bros

I recently had a problem with my car. It wasn’t all that severe. The battery was dead from old age, and it just needed to be replaced. Now, this is the sort of car maintenance I can basically do with my eyes closed. Or, at least, maybe with one eye closed and the other squinting, […]
Can Double Pane Windows Be Repaired? Ask a Window Expert

Kelly in Sacramento has had a tragedy befall the new double pane windows she invested in, and now she’s looking for some info that can help. Kelly asks: “This is a little bit of an embarrassing question, one I’m hoping is more common than I think, but I’m just going to go ahead and ask […]
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 […]
Merry Christmas Breakfast With Santa For Kids by Bell Brothers

Christmas is upon us! As we’re all scrambling in preparation for the holiday festivities, let’s take a moment to remember the reason for the season. 2018 CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive! November 18th – December 13th, 2018 Help give a happy holiday to families in need! Every year the California Highway Patrol (CHP), KCRA 3, […]
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 […]