Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Bellingham’

Barron Holiday Tips: A Water Heater Is a Great Gift

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Water heaters are important parts of 21st century living, but they often get the short end of the stick. They’re often overlooked in favor of your HVAC system, but they do so much for our comfort. Those hot baths and steamy showers during the winter are only possible because of your water heater. And if your old system is running into trouble, then might be time for a replacement.

Did you know that a new water heater could be an excellent holiday gift this year? You could guarantee a hot bath or better laundry cycles for you and your entire family. And this isn’t just immediate–this is a gift that continues to give for over a decade. And don’t forget–we’re offering 12 months of no payments or interest when you purchase a new water heater!

So, let’s talk about why a new water heater replacement in Bellingham could be an awesome whole-family gift this holiday season.

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Barron Holiday Tips: ‘Tis the Season for a New Heater!

Monday, December 16th, 2024

Imagine a cozy night during the middle of winter. Holiday lights sprinkle your street and give you that warm, wonderful feeling of being exactly where you want to be. Your family has all gone to bed and you’re savoring the last few minutes of being awake before you join them. At that moment, everything seems absolutely perfect—until you hear the unmistakable sound of your heating system grinding to a halt.

This is an unfortunate ending to our little story, but it doesn’t have to end this way!

If you think your heating system is on its last legs, or it has reached the end of its lifespan, you’re treading on thin ice. The system could fail or require repairs at any minute, and those repairs might not keep it running for long.

Here are some good reasons to invest in a heating replacement in Bellingham now, rather than later.

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Ho Ho Hold the Payments: Celebrate the Holiday Season With a New Generator

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Many homes in our area rely on generators. This is just a fact. These generators, whether portable or permanent, are often the only resource you have when the weather gets bad or an unplanned outage occurs. And, depending on how things go, generator replacements or repairs can be expensive.

Well, for those who depend on generators, the holiday season has come early! We’re celebrating the holidays with 12 months of no payments, no interest, and $500 back on your generator purchase.

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Solar Panels: The Best Investment You Can Make Right Now

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Going solar is big right now, and is continuing to grow as more people understand the benefits. Customers all over Washington State are looking for ways to make their homes more environmentally friendly without breaking the bank and solar makes a lot of sense. This means switching from fossil fuels to a renewable source like the sun.

That’s where solar power comes in. Solar panels essentially power your home with the power of the sun during the day, and with net-metering, you are able to credit your account as your feed power back in the grid to your neighbors. This renewable energy shows up day after day for you to enjoy at your home.

So, if you’re looking to make an investment in your home’s power source, decarbonize, and finally start saving money in the long term, then a solar installation might be the single best decision you can make right now.

Plus, get a personalized solar assessment, free solar estimate, $25 gift card, and a water bottle when you schedule an appointment with us!

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Does Your Furnace Need Help? 5 Tips for Furnace Repair

Monday, November 4th, 2024

A furnace can be in trouble if it’s left neglected for months on end. Unfortunately, since furnaces don’t cool and heat our homes like heat pumps do, we have to retire them when temperatures are hot during the summer. By the time you pull your furnace back out and turn it on in the fall, it might be running into serious problems.

Don’t worry–our first bit of advice when you notice something “off” would be to not panic. Furnace problems happen all the time, they’re the most common heating system in America and people rely on them regularly to heat their homes. An aging furnace is bound to run into snags every once in a while. That’s why we provide furnace repair in Bellingham.

But the next step is crucial. Don’t ignore any issues and make sure you follow these 5 tips to ensure your furnace is in great shape.

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

Monday, 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.

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

Monday, 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.

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August Tips: Protect Your Home With a Sump Pump

Monday, 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.

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Electrical Issues: A Guide to Troubleshooting

Monday, 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.

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Keep Those Ears Peeled: AC Sounds That Signal a Problem

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Human beings have some remarkable ways of detecting when something is wrong. Our noses can smell things that have gone bad, our eyes can make out dangerous animals or weather in the distance, and our ears can pick up even the slightest changes in sound.

If any of our customers are musicians, they’ll agree with just how incredible the human ear can be at picking up tiny details. But while our ears might pay attention to the latest hit single that’s blasting through the car radio, they’re less likely to pick up on problems with the air conditioner.

We’re hoping to change that with this blog. Here is a list of five noises that can come from your cooling system which might signal the need to schedule air conditioning service in Bellingham.

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