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What Are the Best Windows for Summer Insulation in California?
Summertime can get kind of expensive in Northern California—there's just no way around it. It gets so hot during the afternoons here that we often have to close our windows [...]
“What Are the Best California Energy Efficiency Incentives?” Ken in Folsom, CA Asks an HVAC Expert
Our friend Ken in Folsom, CA has been doing some research into California’s many energy efficiency incentives, and now he has a question. Ken asks: “One of my neighbors was [...]
What Happens If You Don’t Use an Air Filter in Your AC Unit?
My cousin Dan is dealing with not one, not two, but three teenage sons—all of whom have active social lives and play sports. For a while, Dan was a full-time [...]
HERO Program Air Conditioner Funding Options: An FAQ for Homeowners
I personally have never been one who enjoys going out and spending a whole bunch of his money all at the same time. To be quite honest with you, I’m [...]
How to Choose the Best Window Replacement and Installation Company in Stockton, CA
Bell Brothers is the best of the best when it comes to window replacement and installation in Stockton, CA. We offer professional and timely service, maintenance, and repairs for any [...]
How to Unclog a Drain Without Chemicals—and When to Call in a Plumbing Pro
A friend of mine recently read a bunch of articles about nutrition and now he only eats food that's organic, gluten-free, and grass-fed. I know, I know, it's way healthier [...]
“Should I Be Flushing a Tankless Hot Water Heater?” Kev in Folsom, CA Asks a Plumbing Expert
Kev in Folsom, CA is considering some DIY plumbing work but wants an expert take on whether he should actually tackle the project himself or not. Kev writes: “I live [...]
Why Your AC Condenser Fan Motor Keeps Overheating, Gets Hot, and Stops
They say you can never really know a person until you see how they react to a broken air conditioner on the hottest day of summer. Okay, it's actually just [...]
“Why Is My AC Leaking Water Inside the House?” Jess in Rancho Cordova Asks an HVAC Expert
Our friend Jess in Rancho Cordova is getting more than he bargained for coming out of his air conditioner. Jess writes: “Howdy, Bell Brothers. As I’m sure you’ve no doubt [...]
Mold Around the Kitchen Sink—and Other Common Signs of Plumbing Leaks
There’s a cat outside our house that has been terrorizing my poor dog, which mainly consists of him slinking past our windows to tease my old boy. You folks really [...]
“Does Insulation Keep a House Cooler in the Summer?” Don from Sacramento Asks an HVAC Expert
The weather is starting to heat up—and so are the questions from our friends. Don asks: “I’ve always been interested in how my house stays cool. I think it’s because [...]
How to Tell If You Need New Windows This Spring
As a window repair professional, I can tell you that there are varying degrees of window issues. There are, of course, the ones you know that you need to fix [...]