Many of the houses here in the Valley are old–and as unique as old houses are, they come with their own set of unique challenges. One of those challenges is varying temperatures throughout the house, especially on different levels. Many homeowners chalk these problems up to owning an older home,…
We get it. It’s fall, your AC is turned off or about to be turned off, your heater doesn’t need to come on just yet, and you’re probably enjoying a well-deserved reprieve on the electric bill. And at Bell Brothers, we think that’s great. Everyone needs a break, and every…
This summer Sacramento saw a pretty major power outage due to a vehicle accident, but other causes of power loss are common all year round in this and nearby areas. Weather is a big cause, and with El Nino and winter storms on the way, we here at Bell Brothers expect loss of service at least a few times.
The economy may have picked up in the Valley, especially compared to a few years ago, but many of us are still watching our purse-strings pretty closely. It hasn’t been the easiest decade for anyone and nobody knows that better than our clients. There’s a misconception that you need a…
This year, Sacramento County was one of three counties nationwide designated “Tech Savvy” by the Public Technology Institute, a nationwide technology and energy assessment group. A big reason for that prestigious designation was Sacramento’s focus on sustainable initiatives.
We get it. Nobody likes to spend money. And sometimes, with certain things, you really don’t need to. In the age of Google and YouTube, many homeowners can tackle certain jobs around the home by themselves–yes, maybe even some basic HVAC work. But there are certain repairs that no one…
It’s been a busy month and a half for the region, and the same goes for us here at Bell Bros. Kids are back in school, and it seems like the calendar just isn’t as open as it was back in July. But exhausted isn’t just a description for people–it…
Cold and wet is on the forecast for this winter; and, despite the last few dry winters, it’s something we’re pretty used to here in the Sacramento Delta area. After months of running that AC almost 24/7, we’re finally getting a chance to give it a break and enjoy cool…
How many times have you said “I’ll fix it this weekend?” If you’re like us, well, it’s more often than you may care to admit. We’ve all done it—it’s just human nature. We bite off more than we can chew, or the weekend comes around and the last thing we…
Most folks don’t replace their thermostats. It’s been our experience that unless the entire HVAC system is being redone, the thermostat generally gets left until it breaks. But it’s also been our experience that leaving things until they break isn’t the best or cheapest way to go about things. Moving…
