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…
Refrigerant Leaks: To Repair or Replace?
When you have an air conditioner or heat pump system, it circulates refrigerant to provide cooling in the summer. If your AC system develops a leak, you lose some of the refrigerant and the ability to cool. There are a few telltale signs when a leak occurs: Loss of cooling power Registers are not blowing…
Work-From-Home Comfort with BelRed
The Brookings Institution reported recently that up to half of American workers are currently working from home. With many more of us based at home this year, there are ways to make your workspace more comfortable. The technicians at BelRed Energy Solutions are experts in designing home comfort, and we’re ready to help. There are…
The Payoff of Coil-Cleaning your AC’s Outdoor Condenser
The air conditioner is a split system with an outdoor section that houses the compressor and condenser coil, and installed with the indoor furnace is an evaporator coil. The evaporator coil removes heat from the indoor air and the condenser coil rejects that heat outdoors. Both coils need to be clean in order to efficiently…
Why Home Electrical Inspections Matter
The things you cannot see behind your walls still bear a huge impact on your home. Your home electrical system is no exception! With a home electrical inspection, BelRed Energy Solutions can help identify potential pitfalls in your home wiring and provide solutions to make your home safe and compliant. There are a few events…
