The Case of the Aging Furnace: To Repair or Replace?
Especially in cooler climates affected by winter temperatures, a furnace is one of the most critical appliances in the home. It’s also a major investment. An efficient, well-running furnace becomes a powerhouse that hums along in the background. But when it doesn’t, suddenly you find yourself asking if it’s worth repairing a furnace or replacing…
Recognizing the Signs of a Failing Furnace
In the cool-weather months, when the furnace gives out, it’s a major inconvenience and one that comes with real hazards for you and your home. Avoid the pitfalls by learning to tune into the signs your furnace is giving you that it may be time for a replacement. You’re seeing a spike in your energy…
Great Ways to Keep Family Safe With Cleaner Indoor Air
Now more than ever, keeping your home’s indoor air can be a matter of life and death, and technology is moving swiftly for innovations that meet air purification demands to combat new viruses. The professionals at BelRed Energy Solutions are constantly in pursuit of the best interventions, from maintenance such as duct cleaning and sanitization,…
Carbon Monoxide Safety in Your Home
More than 20,000 Americans visit emergency rooms each year due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. Without a carbon monoxide detector, it’s impossible to know if carbon monoxide has been produced and is present in your home. A good detector is the only way to help prevent carbon…
Ceiling Fans: Winter’s Unsung Hero
In bedrooms and shared living spaces such as kitchens and great rooms, ceiling fans are unsung heroes of the household when it comes to subtle ventilation needs any time of year. If you already have ceiling fans in your home and aren’t using them in the winter, you may be losing out on a big…
Whole House Surge Protection: Protect Your Home’s “Urge to Surge”
Tis the season for turbulent Pacific Northwest weather, and with it comes flickering lights and power surges—and that’s just the beginning. The good news is you’re in complete control of protecting your home electronics and appliances from surge damage and power outages with a whole house surge protector. A whole house surge protector prevents your…
Your Favorite Just-in-Case Home Accessory: The Generator
Power outages are no fun. It’s not until lights begin to flicker and the power goes out from a storm that you realize losing electricity isn’t just an inconvenience, it can affect home safety. Food can start to spoil. Cell phones run out of power. Furnaces and medical equipment requiring electricity won’t work. Even electric-heated…
Furnace Maintenance: Preventive Care Pays Off!
Among the many ways to keep warm in winter, furnaces are perhaps the most popular method homeowners keep cozy. Despite the many shapes, models and types of furnaces, all of them share this in common: they must be cleaned and maintained to maximize their efficiency and overall performance. Regular maintenance can also preserve your warranties….
Inverted/Modulated Heat Pumps: The Ultimate in Home Comfort
For a more comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient home, an inverted/modulated (also called variable speed) heat pump might be the best choice. In milder climates such as the Pacific Northwest, a heat pump can provide the primary source of heating for the home in the winter, and will keep a home cool and comfortable all summer…
Why Heat Pumps are Beneficial
During the summer, it might seem counterintuitive to think about the benefits of a heat pump until you realize the cooling relief they can bring to homes, including yours! Getting your home to the most comfortable temperature isn’t just via an air conditioner; one of the most effective home cooling systems is a ductless heat…
