The summer in Sacramento is incredibly hot and rapidly approaching. As we’re sure you already know, utility bills can skyrocket during the summer. Every summer we get questions about how to lower utility bills and have a more efficient home. There are ways to do this, but one of the…
One of the best ways to make a visual impact to your bathroom is by changing the showerhead. Most home changes can be complicated, however, this one is incredibly easy. Though it’s not painting the walls or installing a new faucet, a new showerhead can totally change the look and…
Like everything else in this world, when it comes to your air conditioning, numbers matter. There are a lot of numbers and terms to keep in mind when making the choice to invest in a new system. There’s EER and SEER ratings. Same goes for amperage and voltage. However, there’s…
If we’re already feeling the heat that Spring has brought to Sacramento, we can only imagine what this summer will be like. In one word, hot. It’ll be really, really hot. And the heat just doesn’t stop in Sacramento. Our communities in Stockton, Vacaville, and the East Bay also feel…
The summer sun can be brutal during the day. Especially during those late afternoon hours just as the sun begins to set. The sun’s rays aren’t just annoying, they can actually do serious damage to hardwood floors, furniture, art, and anything else left in its path for a considerable amount…
Bugs are just plain unpleasant. There’s no better way to describe them. And when temperatures start to get up to the 80s and 90s, we can expect them to start looking for shelter. Unfortunately, the creepy crawlers found in Sacramento like to take refuge in your AC condenser and even…
At Bell Brothers we have a saying that your pipes are only as good as their last inspection. Most homeowners don’t think to call the plumber until something goes very, very wrong. That’s why we offer a plumbing safety inspection of our Sacramento, East Bay, Stockton, and Vacaville communities. If…
Having your sewer inspected used to be a big deal. Before the technology we have now, a drain camera inspection meant a ripped up yard and days long investigation. The introduction of the drain camera inspection changed everything. Why do Plumbers Use a Camera to Inspect Pipes? The simple answer…
At Bell Brothers, we constantly talk about how the most important thing you can do for your HVAC system is to schedule routine maintenance. However, we’ve never really delved into what we look for during an AC tune-up. Most homeowners don’t know that their furnace is also running during the…
The more we learn about UV rays, the more we want to stay away from them. We know to wear sunscreen and limit time in direct sunlight, but what about at home? Our window techs have answered a lot of questions about sun exposure and windows. At Bell Brothers, we…
