Most aspects of summer are wonderful; longer days, warmer nights, barbeque, and the chirp of crickets to just name a few. But there are a few things about summer that are not so great: we’re talking about mosquitoes, triple digit weather, and higher than normal AC bills. While the first…
Do you ever open your dishwasher and see glassware covered with white spots or a cloudy residue? Have you had the misfortune of parking too close to some rogue sprinklers only to see your car covered with cloudy, white dots? These annoyances are caused by hard water. While many homeowners…
As the hot weather amps up, there’s one sound that’s a constant: the air conditioner. By the end of summer, the sound of the AC becomes almost background noise, so familiar we sometimes feel strange without it. Everything is well and good until you start to hear a strange sound…
We’re really feeling the heat here in Sacramento. Imagine if your AC suddenly stopped working right in the middle of summer. How frustrating would that be? Unfortunately, this is the reality for many homeowners and something we see often. For many homeowners, it’s easy to let small air conditioner problems…
When was the last time you thought about your main sewer line? Most homeowners don’t ever consider their main sewer line until something goes wrong. The major problem is that when something bad happens to the main sewer line, it has the potential to be a disaster. Some examples of…
Your home’s water is more than what comes out of a single tap. This water cleans your clothes and your body and goes into your food and drink. It cleans your dishes and even children’s toys. The water flowing through your home should be clean and healthy. But there are…
Windows are an essential part of any home, but oftentimes they’re the most misunderstood. They are so much more than a protective pane of glass, they’re your opening to the world. Windows keep you safe and comfortable, they serve more than one necessary function. The more we talk to Sacramento…
With proper care, an HVAC system can thrive for up to 15 years. Just like most other things, this is only possible with proper care and maintenance. At Bell Brothers, we recommend at least twice yearly tune-ups, but did you know there are other things you can do to ensure…
In terms of home comfort, your thermostat is the real MVP of the household. Not only does it regulate your home’s temperature, it acts as a beacon to tell your HVAC system when to turn on and off. It essentially acts as the remote for your entire system. Far too…
We see it in Sacramento every year. No matter the season, spring, or summer, we’re always plagued by allergies that linger in the air and unfortunately, in our noses. But what if we were to tell you that your HVAC system can help keep seasonal allergies at bay? It’s not…
