As we read last month, cold and flu season is upon us, and many homeowners here in the valley are feeling a little (or a lot) under the weather. And while they go to the doctor or pick up over-the-counter cold remedies, lots of people overlook one of the key…
Don’t be alarmed–as far as we know, there are no octopi inhabiting HVAC ducts, although if they ever show up you know who to call! No, we’re talking about the “duct octopus,” a phenomenon in which ducting is run willy-nilly all over the house, and the HVAC unit looks like…
The Sacramento region is rich with many resources, and natural gas is one of them. As a result, many of our clients use gas in their furnaces, water heaters, and even kitchen stoves. Even homeowners who aren’t hooked up to the natural gas “grid” often find themselves using propane in…
Even though the “winter” months are falling behind us, we in the Valley know that the weather here can be just as cruel in spring. And we expect to have our furnaces blowing well into March, if the rains and wind continue! But what if your furnace isn’t blowing? What…
We’re very hands-on people; it’s one of the requirements for working in the trades, and especially in HVAC. We’ve noticed that a lot of our clients are, too–just because you have the right people service your system doesn’t mean you don’t know a bit about it yourself! Last month, one…
People say NBA All Star DeMarcus Cousins has some issues. Sometimes he gets fired up and loses his cool. But when it comes to his HVAC system, he’s got friends who know how to cool it down and when to bring the heat. When it comes to great HVAC service, Bell Brothers has DeMarcus…
Very few processes are as rewarding or frustrating as installing major equipment in your home. And equipment just doesn’t get more “major” than a furnace or air conditioner! HVAC appliances come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is a serious installation process that…
It’s fortunate for us here in the Valley that the cool, wet months are so few–because, believe it or not, it actually costs more to heat a home than cool it! Despite our use of AC much of the year, California’s mild winters mean we’re saving money on heating that…
A lot of people, when installing a new furnace or air conditioner, go by what we call “grandma’s pot mentality.” You’ve probably heard it–if you only buy one pot, buy the biggest one you’ll ever need. It’s a common sentiment, and while we’re not sure it’s always true for pots,…
We’re big fans of early-adopters! Over the years our clients have been on the front line of all sorts of technology, from heat pumps, to programmable thermostats, to PEX plumbing. We love helping folks reap the benefits that new tech has to offer, and right now we’re pretty excited about…
