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Problems With Your Water Heater? It Might Be Time for Replacement

October 21st, 2024

Your water heater does a lot for your home. It’s there on chilly winter nights to give you hot showers, and it’s also there throughout the rest of the year to clean your laundry and your dishes. Without immediate access to hot water, our lives would be a lot different!

So, it only makes sense that life would get stressful when your water heater develops problems. But figuring out whether you need repairs or water heater replacement in Bellingham is a whole complicated process that can be tricky to navigate. This blog post will center on telling whether your water heater needs to be replaced or repaired, and detail a few signs that can help you notice the difference.

Just remember–our team can do this for you! We can make suggestions and give you sound advice that’s good for your budget and your home efficiency. We’re a plumbing team you can trust.

Why Furnace Replacement Is a Good Choice

October 14th, 2024

A furnace is a great investment for home heating. They’re powerful, effective, and overall extremely fuel efficient when they have AFUE ratings higher than 90. However, no matter how efficient or expensive your furnace system is, it won’t last forever.

Furnaces are forced-air heating systems, which means they tend to last between 10-15 years before calling it quits. This isn’t just a guideline from us, this is pretty much an industry-wide understanding and something that is born out in data. For instance, a furnace that runs for longer than 15 years can often cost more money to keep in the long run than paying for a new replacement.

Let’s talk about the issue of furnace replacement in Ferndale and see if we can give you some tips when investing in a new system replacement.

Is Your Fireplace Ready for the Winter?

October 7th, 2024

Fireplaces can be an incredible addition to your home when our chilly fall, winter, and spring set in. Those long nights are made warm and cozy with the family when you’ve got a nice, hot fire to sit around. All of a sudden, movie night or screen time seems to pale in comparison to sitting around the fire and enjoying each other’s company.

Unfortunately, fireplaces can get unsafe when they sit for a very long time and are not addressed either with repairs or routine maintenance. Your fireplace might have gathered dust, it mighty be coated in soot that’s flammable, and it might even have a clogged vent that can lead to safety concerns.

Our team is full of licensed professionals who can help you with a quick fireplace check-up, or more comprehensive fireplace service in Burlington.

But one thing is clear, it’s fireplace time and you definitely don’t want to leave yours gathering dust this winter!

An Electrical Failure: A Good Reason to Schedule Heating Repair

September 16th, 2024

Heating systems rely on our home electrical grids to work properly. Yes, even the most advanced and powerful gas furnaces still require electricity to operate. This isn’t just for fancy new lights or convenience, the electrical components in our furnaces are mostly responsible for making them more efficient and safer.

Think about it this way–back in the day, old furnaces relied on a pilot light for ignition. This wasted fuel regularly and also added to the soot and grime build-up over time that could cause issues and safety concerns. Now, with electrical ignition systems, you can simply turn on your furnace whenever you want without wasting fuel or an existing flame.

But what happens when your heating system encounters an electrical malfunction? Then you might need to call our team for heater repair in Ferndale.

Does an Air Purifier Really Work? The Science Behind Cleaning Your Air

September 9th, 2024

Yes! Air purifiers are excellent additions to your home! But more importantly, they are backed by research and can remove contaminants from your air systematically. It’s not magic, and you don’t just have to take our word for it–it’s science!

This blog is going to dive deep into the science and setup of an air purifier. We’re not talking about those small, portable systems either. We’re going to be discussing the whole home units that are mounted in your air ducts and routinely clean the air that travels through your HVAC system. These systems are powerful and, as we said earlier, are a perfect addition to any home.

To learn more about indoor air quality systems, or to finally invest in an air purifier in Burlington, call our team of licensed HVAC technicians!

Furnace Service Check-Up: It’s That Time of Year!

September 2nd, 2024

Temperatures are finally cooling down (most days!) and we can focus on enjoying the beginning of fall. Leaves are changing color, sweatshirts are going to be in style, and soon we’ll be decorating our homes with jack-o-lanterns and silly skeletons. But before we reach that point, there’s an important topic we need to cover–the condition of your furnace.

We know you might need a bit of a refresher when asked about your furnace. It’s been a while since it’s been used and likely just gathering dust, but it’s time to clean it off and inspect it. How does it run? Does it have problems you remember from last season?

If so, then you’ll want to read through this blog. We’re going to give our customers a nice refresher on how your furnace should look and function. And if something is wrong, you’ve got plenty of time to get furnace service in Bellingham before things get very chilly.

Leaks and the Five Senses: Detecting When You’ve Got a Leak

August 19th, 2024

Leaks are not a fun thing to encounter. They can be inconvenient, cause damage, and even lead to unsanitary conditions and wasted water if left alone for enough time. This is why having a local plumber on hand to help with your leak detection and patching is such an invaluable asset.

But many times you’ll be the only one who can detect whether a leak is happening or not. While this sounds like an intimidating job, it’s actually quite simple when you think about it. Human beings have 5 sense–touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste. Each of those can help you determine if your plumbing system is leaking or having trouble.

Keep reading to determine whether you need a professional plumber in Ferndale, or if you’re in good shape.

Barron Tips: The Best Way to Use a 24/7 Emergency Plumber

August 12th, 2024

There are many different qualifications for a plumber. You can be an apprentice, a journeyman, and eventually strive to be a master plumber. But that’s not where the application of training and experience ends. Assuming every plumber you hire is either a journeyman plumber or a master plumber, is the playing field even?

The answer is no. you can break down things even further. Some plumbers have rigid hours that they operate and strict schedules they keep. Other plumbers can offer 24/7 emergency services that grant customers an extra level of protection and a few advantages that other plumbers might not.

Want to know the best way to utilize 24 hour emergency plumbing in Burlington? That’s what we hope to answer in today’s blog post.

August Tips: Protect Your Home With a Sump Pump

August 5th, 2024

Floods are becoming more frequent and severe depending on where in our area you live. With storms happening this time of year, it’s only normal to be nervous about the next time your crawlspace starts to flood with water. And if you’re located right near an aquifer or at the bottom of a valley, a flooded crawlspace is practically an assurance.

But sump pumps change that reality and give us a scientific solution to flooding. These systems can simply remove the water that floods your crawlspace and send it somewhere else, either over the ridge to the aquifer or to your local garden for nourishment.

And when you purchase this system with us, you can also enjoy our sump pump services in Bellingham throughout the lifespan of the system. So, let’s talk about how specifically a sump pump might protect your home from flooding.

Electrical Issues: A Guide to Troubleshooting

July 15th, 2024

Flickering lights, tripped circuits, appliances shutting down–is your home possessed by a ghost or is it something else? Before you get frightened when the thunderstorm hits on your next scary movie night, rest assured that these problems are only the result of faulty electrical wiring.

Your home electrical system might seem haunted, but it’s actually a problem that can be diagnosed and fixed with the right team of electricians in Bellingham.

However, until a professional actually gets to your house, there are still a few things you can do to evaluate the situation and figure out what’s going on. This information can be vital to our team when we show up to finally make the repairs you need–or in some cases, replacements.