Blog | Barron - Part 11

Barron’s HVAC Guide to Spring Cleaning

March 4th, 2024

Spring is clearly here, even if it might not feel like it yet. As we watch the temperatures change and experience more daylight on a regular basis, we can only start to prepare for the seasons ahead. That’s why we have spring cleaning, right?

Spring cleaning is great because it allows us to start opening some windows and making adjustments to our home comfort so we’re ready for the summer. Open windows and sunlight help to disinfect the air and make things more breathable. You can say goodbye to the cabin fever you felt a month or two ago, and hello to some fun outdoor activities.

But before you leave the house on your next hiking adventure, make sure you do some spring cleaning for your HVAC system. It’s time to pull that air conditioner out of retirement and schedule AC maintenance in Geneva, WA.

The Barron Guide to MERV Filters

February 21st, 2024

You’ve probably heard the term “MERV” used before in a variety of contexts, from hospitals to schools. It’s a rating that can help customers understand how powerful or effective their filters are.

If you’ve been interested in air filtration technology or MERV filters in Bellingham, then you’ll want to understand what it means to ensure you’re not getting sold a product that doesn’t work. It can be pretty disappointing to spend money on an air filter, only to find out that the rating isn’t high enough to provide you with important filtration services that you were looking for.

Avoid situations like this and more by walking through MERV technology with us one piece at a time. Then, make sure you call our team for any air quality support you require or concerns you might have.

Everything to Know About the Barron KARES Program

February 15th, 2024

In this day and age, it’s not enough to be a standard HVAC company. Contractors can do great work, but communities can only thrive by having active community members who contribute to those who need help the most. Our business relies on community support just as much as our customers rely on us to do extraordinary work and show results.

So, one way we’re giving back is with the Barron KARES program. It’s a hands-on approach toward HVAC work rooted in empathy and good service. Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a specific charity or non-profit organization that is respected amongst our team and the community as a whole. We’ll provide a charitable donation, spread awareness, and work hard to give back.

Let’s talk about what this program means and why it’s so important to us.

HVAC Maintenance: Snow and Record Lows, Now What?

February 1st, 2024

It’s been extremely cold over the past month, and it seems like we’re finally making our way out of the cold spell. While chilly temperatures are still on the horizon, we can at least look to the future and start planning for spring.

But many of us just can’t forget about those single-digit temperatures that we just experienced, and we’d like to do something about it. What can you do if your heating system is already working as intended? Well, you can invest in HVAC maintenance to ensure that you’re prepared for the next record temperature that hits our area in both summer and winter.

Today, we’re going to talk about how HVAC maintenance can be an essential tool and how it’s going to help with the frigid temperatures this year and the next.

It’s Official: Now Serving South Whidbey Island

January 15th, 2024

We’re happy to announce that we’re back in South Whidbey and ready to deliver home services. If you contacted us in the past few years and heard we were at capacity and couldn’t book new services, you’d be right–let’s explain what happened.

The Pay Back Program is Back and Bigger Than Ever

January 1st, 2024

Tired of getting hit with big energy bills? The Pay Back Program is designed to help you save big on every type of installation you can think of. Whether it’s your cooling system, water heater, or your fireplace, you can save big.

3 Signs it’s Time for Furnace Replacement

December 18th, 2023

Year after year, you rely on your furnace to kick on during that first frigid day in winter, and like clockwork, it always does. You upkeep it with maintenance, you don’t linger on repairs, but all good things come to an end. If it’s giving you one of these three major troubles, it’s time to consider furnace replacement.

Drain Cleaning – Holiday Prep for Guests

December 11th, 2023

Festive holiday decorations with lights and ornaments on a building exterior, unrelated to drain cleaning services.

It’s that time of year again–you’re hosting guests, from aunts and uncles to godchildren and everyone in between. The family gets together at your house, but your plumbing system may not be ready for it.

Your drains, in particular, undergo a lot of use during the holiday season. If you haven’t had drain cleaning or maintenance of any kind in recent years, they’re long overdue for a bit of work. Here’s why you’ll want drain cleaning services before those guests come knocking.

Home Sustainability: How Solar Panels and Heat Pumps Work Together

December 4th, 2023

Technician installing rooftop solar panels alongside a heat pump HVAC system under a clear sky.

Solar cuts your ongoing electrical costs, heat pumps

lower your energy bills, and they can work together to compound those effects. Unlike traditional systems that generate heat by burning fuel, heat pumps move heat from one place to another, providing both heating and cooling with far less energy. Heat pumps work by transferring warm air between the inside and outside of your home, rather than generating heat directly. Heat pumps monitor the outdoor temperature to determine whether to operate in heating or cooling mode, ensuring efficient performance year-round.

When you power your heat pump with solar energy, you’re supercharging your home sustainability by using solar panels as a renewable energy source for your heat pump, and this is why it works.

How Often You Really Need Duct Cleaning

November 20th, 2023

Your ductwork is out of sight and out of mind, but in the background, it’s working constantly to deliver air throughout your home. It needs some occasional care, usually in the form of duct cleaning.

Duct cleaning in Bellingham is when we remove dust and debris that builds up in your ductwork in an effort to improve your HVAC system’s performance, but also your indoor air quality. This is how often you really need this service in your home.