Bel Red Energy Blog

Spring is the time of year people with allergies "love to hate". Flowers and trees are blooming, grass is beginning to grow - It can be a beautiful time in the Northwest. It is also a time of great suffering for people with seasonal allergies. Pollens are blowing - leaving their yellow-green residue everywhere. You want to open your windows wide ...

Although winter is almost over, you don't want to miss our winter newsletter. This issue featured an introduction to one of our new plumbers, a host of information on the plumbing services we offer, a coupon for a FREE plumbing inspection with the purchase of a hot water tank flush, and information on how you could get $400 from PSE towards a ho ...

Today we celebrate all the leaders who helped to make our country great. It is a time to reflect on the meaning of leadership, on the ideals of citizenship in this great republic, and to commit ourselves to their pursuit.  No matter what our political views are, we are all fortunate to live in a country where we can express them - a country ...

Continuing with their annual tradition, The NEWS announced the winners of the 2011 Best Contractors to Work For contest. One of only four national winners (one from each region of the United States), Bel Red Energy Solutions was honored for creating a work environment that not only nurtures employees but also provides them with opportunities for ...

As if the snow wasn't bad enough, hundreds of thousands of people in the Puget Sound are now without power due to downed trees and power lines. Losing power for any length of time may not just be a nuisance, it can be a real problem: Furnaces can’t heat your home Food spoils in warm refrigerators and freezers Cordless phones ...

From high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, to energy audits, weatherization services, insulation, windows, and even water-, and energy-saving plumbing products, Bel Red offers high-quality, greener solutions to improve the comfort, efficiency, health and safety of our customers' homes. But do we really walk the talk? Yes we do! From h ...

Congratulations to Lyle Gardner, Brandon Richer and Braxton Tacbian, who installed Belred Energy Solutions' Installation of the Week for the week of April 2nd. Lyle, Brandon and Braxton installed a Trane XL16i Heat Pump and XV95 Gas Furnace at the Hoffman residence in Yarrow Point. This high efficiency hybrid heating and cooling system will dram ...

According to the US Department of Energy, when it's time for a new heating system, choosing one of the correct size is critical to getting the best efficiency, comfort, and lowest maintenance and operating costs over the life of the new system. Some national surveys have determined that the most common sizing mistake is in over-sizing. You m ...

With our current heat wave, many people are wishing that they added AC to their homes sooner. It's not too late! In many cases, Bel Red can provide next-day installations, and in most cases, we can install your new system within three days*. Adding cooling now can offer you relief through the rest of summer, and into September, when weather ...

When the mercury starts to rise, there are some simple things you can do to help keep you and your home cool and comfortable.   When the mercury starts to rise, there are some simple things you can do to help keep you and your home cool and comfortable.   ...

Just as you want to see the energy savings you expect when you invest in home efficiency upgrades, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) wants to make sure that the rebates they are paying on those upgrades will deliver dividends too. In an effort to make sure this happens, PSE has announced several important changes to their rebate programs. If you or your ...

While properly installed and functioning windows are essential for the protection and comfort of your home, claims of energy savings have been greatly exaggerated. In fact, the FTC recently settled charges against 5 window replacement companies that made exaggerated claims about the energy efficiency of their windows, and how much money consumer ...

Last October, the Department of Energy finalized new energy conservation standards for gas furnaces that will make it illegal to install equipment if it does not meet the new minimum standards for its region.. These rules for furnaces take effect on May 1, 2013, and rules for central air conditioners and heat pumps that take effect on January 1, ...

Congratulations to Brandon Richer and Braxton Tacbian, our Installation of the Week winners for the week of 2/30/12. Brandon and Braxton completed a complex retrofit, including a high efficiency gas furnace and ductless heat pump with two indoor units, to improve the comfort and efficiency concerns of the Flemings in Lake Forest Park Congrat ...

Snohomish County PUD customers who have electric heat and want to install insulation, windows, or a heat pump can receive substantial rebates or low-cost loans! Work must be completed by a PUD-registered installer (Like Bel Red Energy Solutions) to PUD specifications. All work must be authorized by the PUD before starting - so be sure to call PU ...

It may be the best-kept secret in home real estate: For a relatively small investment, a prospective buyer can add a formal energy audit to the standard inspection.  According to a story by Ken Harney in the Washington Post, "That audit might save the buyer thousands of dollars in future operating costs by pinpointing features of the house ...

In testimony last May in front of the US Senate, Mike Rowe shared an ugly truth: "Right now, American manufacturing is struggling to fill 200,000 vacant positions. There are 450,000 openings in trades, transportation and utilities. The Skills Gap is real, and it’s getting wider. In general, we’re surprised that high unemployment can exist at the ...

Sierra Club Green Home has recognized Bel Red Energy Solutions / Bel Red Home Energy as a GreenCheck Approved Contractor. Bel Red has received this distinction for making a legitimate and meaningful effort to offer products or services that are more sustainable than what is commonly available. In fact, Bel Red has excelled in the following areas ...

While the real estate market is still not healthy, signs indicate that we may finally have seen the bottom, and the market is actually starting to recover. According to an article in SBC Magazine, new home sales increased by 9.7% in November 2011 from a year earlier, after sales saw an 8.9% decline in October from the year earlier. There was als ...

Our business keeps us on the road all the time, driving to and from customers' homes to install or repair heating, cooling, plumbing or energy efficiency measures. We take a lot of steps to reduce our fuel use, including proper routing to reduce drive time, GPS tracking of vehicle speed and idling times, fleet fueling services, and regular maint ...

With apologies for the delay - Our Installation of the Week winners for the week of April 16th are Brandon Richer and Dan Pugh. Brandon and Dan replaced a standard efficiency furnace at the Crampton residence in Everett, upgrading it to a high efficiency Trane XC95m modulating, variable speed furnace with a high efficiency CleanEffects whole-hou ...

Congratulations to Lyle Gardner and Braxton Tacbian, Bel Red Energy Solution's  Installation of the Week winners for the week of March 26th. Lyle and Braxton installed a Trane XV95 high efficiency furnace with a high efficiency Honeywell air filter at the Longo residence in Issaquah, WA. Congratulations to Lyle Gardner and Braxton Tacbi ...

Congratulations to Brandon Richer, Braxton Tacbian and Lyle Gardner, our Installation of the Week winners for the week of March 19th. Brandon, Braxton and Lyle installed a Trane XV95 High Efficiency furnace, and modified and sealed the duct work at the Wilson residence in Issaquah, WA. Congratulations to Brandon Richer, Braxton Tacbian and L ...

Congratulations to Jose Salmeron, our Installation of the week winner for the week of March 16th. Jose installed a variable speed York furnace at the Fergusen residence in Kirkland, WA. Our insulation crew also stripped, sealed, and re-insulated the exposed ductwork in the home, provided the homeowner with a heating system that will provide opti ...

Congratulations to Brandon Richer and Braxton Tacbian, winners of our Installation of the Week for the week of 2/20/12, with the installation of a York standard efficiency furnace at the Gaugl's rental home in Issaquah. Congratulations to Brandon Richer and Braxton Tacbian, winners of our Installation of the Week for the week of 2/20/12, wit ...