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COVID has hit our area hard this year, and we will feel the impact for some time to come. Residents of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan County will spend more and more time in their homes over the coming weeks. And we want homeowners to know, we’re here for you! For your essential services like HVAC, indoor air quality, electrical, and plumbing, turn to Team Barron.
More and more homeowners are going solar these days, with a number of reasons to do so. Not only does solar electricity help you save energy (and subsequently money), but when you go solar with Solar by Barron, you get to cash in on even more great savings.
That’s because right now, we’re offering a solar-heat pump-water heater trifecta: When you choose our experts to install a residential or commercial solar system, we’ll virtually eliminate your power bill—think free power, free heating, and free water heating! You can call us for a free estimate any time, but be sure to do it ASAP as this offer won’t last. In the meantime, read on to see why going solar matters.
Imagine this scenario: it’s a chilly fall night and you’re snuggled up under your favorite blanket with a mug of hot chocolate or cider, sitting in front of a crackling fire with your family watching your favorite movie or playing your favorite board game. Fast forward and it’s holiday time—snow is gently falling outside (or let’s be real, rain is falling outside) and your family is gathered around the fireplace unwrapping gifts and reminiscing on happy memories.
This is the sort of warmth and quality family-time that the folks here at Barron value, and for nearly 50 years, we’ve been providing this sort of comfort for families all throughout Northwest Washington. Firelight by Barron is proud to offer beautifully crafted stoves, fireplaces, and fireplace inserts in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Marysville, WA and beyond. Plus, we customize options made specially for you. Unsure of how to take the first step? Visit one of our two showrooms in Ferndale or Burlington to explore endless fireplace options from America’s best-known brands. In the meantime, read on for some fireplace tips!
There’s one household problem that may seem almost unavoidable for homeowners—clogged or dirty drains. Perhaps you’ve experienced sluggish drains, completely backed up drains, or even mysterious odors coming up from your pipes that you can’t seem to make go away.
Your instinct is probably to reach for that bottle of store-bought drain cleaning solution, but that would be a mistake. These “solutions” are highly caustic and lead to more harm than good for your pipes, which means costly repair needs. The Barron Plumbing team takes a home performance approach—we’ll find the root cause of your plumbing issues and leave your drains clean and unobstructed for good. For a better understanding of why this matters, see why professional drain cleaning is better than chemical cleaners and how it helps preserve the health of your plumbing system.
Read on to learn about the importance of professional drain cleaning and how we can prevent your drain pain.
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Are you SCARED of your monthly energy bills? You shouldn’t have to be. Big changes, like investing in high-efficiency heating and air conditioning equipment, will obviously have the largest impact on your monthly statements. But smaller, mindful changes around your home can really add up!
1. Turn off the lights when you aren’t in a room or use a timer.
2. Switch to high-efficiency light bulbs.
3. Lower or raise the temperature your thermostat is set at (depending on the season).
4. Wear layers instead of cranking up the thermostat during the winter.
5. Set your thermostat to “AUTO” instead of “ON.”
6. Keep all your vents and registers open.
7. Keep the windows and doors of your home closed and seal them properly.
8. Change your furnace filter.
9. Sign up for budget billing if your utility company offers it.
10. Avoid using space heaters and other supplementary heating methods.
11. Operate your ceiling fans correctly for the best air distribution—clockwise during the winter and counter-clockwise during the summer.
12. Wash your clothes in cold water.
13. Take shorter and cooler showers.
14. Open or close curtains depending on the season.
15. Unplug items like televisions and kitchen appliances when they aren’t in use.
Barron Heating & Air Conditioning is launching Solar by Barron, a new division providing sun-powered, energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions in Northwest Washington.
“Our certified solar designers create systems for residential and commercial buildings that don’t require direct sunlight,” said John Barron, owner of Barron Heating. “Heating and cooling systems are the largest consumers of energy in the home. Our solar designs not only eliminate that expense but also address the entire energy usage of the building.
“Solar energy reduces one’s electricity costs, adds to a home’s value and is better for the environment,” Barron added. “A rooftop solar array can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 24 vehicles driven for one year.”
Solar by Barron will host an open house from 5-7 p.m. March 28 in the Ferndale showroom at 5100 Pacific Highway, along the east side of Interstate 5 between West Smith and Slater roads. Refreshments from Catering by Boundary Bay Brewing will be provided along with up to $8,000 in door prizes and giveaways (must be present to enter). Space is limited and RSVP is requested at www.BarronHeating.com/solaropenhouse by March 14.
Barron Heating has become one of Northwest Washington’s largest and most respected providers of home comfort products and services with locations in Ferndale, Burlington and Marysville. Approximately 145 employees serve customers in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties.
Barron Heating offers a wide range of heating and air conditioning products and services, including ductless heat pump and in-floor radiant systems. It also features a large selection of gas, wood and pellet stoves and fireplaces.
For more information, call (360) 676-1131 or visit www.SolarByBarron.com.
It’s rainy, windy and downright chilly out—sounds like a typical winter in the Pacific Northwest! And it’s about to get colder, which means you’ll be cooped up inside for what feels like the foreseeable future. What a drag!
Since you’re spending so much time inside these days, it’s extra important that the air quality in your indoor spaces is high. And one of the best ways to tackle it is with a clean home. You may be tempted to spend your weekend curled up with a blanket and a hot cup of coffee, but taking some time to clean will be well worth it.
Here are five household chores that can raise the quality of your indoor air this season:
Your mattress can harbor all sorts of unpleasant odors and bacteria. Freshen it up to help remove particles and breathe easier.
The blades of your ceiling fan can be dust traps, especially if they aren’t in use. And if you proactively keep your fan dust-free, you won’t wind up with a snowstorm once you decide to turn it on. Yikes!
While it’s nobody’s favorite chore, keeping dust off indoor surfaces helps prevent harmful particles from unnecessarily filling the air you breathe. If you are noticing more dust than usual, it could be an issue with your furnace filter. Filters are a key line of defense against poor indoor air quality, so change yours monthly during the winter to keep your home fresh.
Leave your dirty street shoes at the door and stick with slippers or socks inside. You could be tracking all sorts of dirt, germs and unpleasantries from the outdoors into your home if you leave your tennies on—not only making it necessary to clean your floor more often, but lowering the quality of your indoor air.
Carpets, like ceiling fans and mattresses, can be traps for dust and bacteria. Deep cleaning your carpets and rugs at least once a year will help you get all those deeply embedded particles out of your home.
Keeping your home clean is an important step in bettering the quality of your indoor air. For those areas that are harder to reach, like your ductwork and furnace, contact Barron’s Air Solutions Team: www.barronheating.com/airsolutions/.
Happy cleaning!
It’s cold season—and the flu will be here next.
We all know to get our flu shots, wash our hands frequently and wipe off common surfaces to help avoid the dreaded bugs. But did you know your HVAC system can help you fight the flu?
Air filters are a front-line defense for your home. They come in a variety of styles and levels, so be sure to always use a good quality pleated version. Look for one with a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 9 or higher—this will trap at least 85% of air particles that cause irritations like allergies and asthma, especially if it’s changed often.
Our Air Solutions Team recommends that you step up your level of filtration even more with three additional barrier levels to help keep smaller particles and germs out:
An appropriate level of humidity in your home’s air can actually help minimize the flu virus’ ability to transfer from host to host. The moisture forms droplets that the virus adheres to as it is coughed into the air. The droplets then sink, minimizing chances that the germs will reach and infect others. Boiling water, adding indoor plants or taking long showers are all simple ways to increase humidity in your home, but the most effective way is to maintain a relative humidity level between 40-50%.
The air that is circulating your home is vented through your duct system, so dirty ducts or leaks in that system can lead to you ingesting contaminated air. Air drawn into your home as a result of leaks is most often pulled from crawl spaces, attics and walls, carrying dust, fiberglass shards, rodent urine, molds and germs—all of which can wreak havoc on your health and immune system.
Our Air Solutions Team can clean and seal your ducts with the patented Aeroseal® process, creating a barrier to help keep that unhealthy air out—and that can help you breathe easy.
Filtration, humidity and cleaning and sealing ducts are all big steps towards bettering the quality of the air in your home. And clean air means a healthier you. To learn more about using your HVAC system to fight off viruses this cold and flu season, contact Barron’s Air Solutions Team and ask about our Ultimate Indoor Air Quality Upgrade: https://www.barronheating.com/airsolutions/.
