Considering a New Heat Pump System?

June 14th, 2021
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For many homeowners in the market for a new cooling system, a heat pump is the perfect option. These systems are highly versatile, providing around-the-clock comfort, greater opportunity for indoor air quality, and substantial savings in your energy bill. The question is, is a heat pump the right choice for your home’s cooling needs?

Below, we’ve covered many of the common benefits of these systems, and we hope that if you have any questions about making a switch from a more traditional system, you’ll reach out to our Home Performance Experts! Heat pumps are fantastic investments that provide homeowners with lower monthly utility payments, and more. Read on!

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Turn to Barron Plumbing for Your Plumbing Repair Needs

May 31st, 2021
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Part of being a diligent homeowner is dealing with plumbing repairs and replacement from time to time. From broken water heater tanks to a loss of water pressure, the qualified team at Barron Plumbing can help. We don’t just simply install plumbing and call it a day—we are your local experts for all plumbing repairs and replacement.

These services include (but are not limited to):

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How to Find Your Ideal Gas Fireplace

May 17th, 2021
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For many Bellingham area residents, the heart of the home is their fireplace. This is something that our founder, Dan Barron, took great pride in—personalizing the comfort of homeowners throughout the region through expert craftsmanship and beautifully crafted hearth products from America’s leading brands of fireplaces, stoves, and inserts.

If you’ve been considering upgrading your aging and perhaps inefficiently wood-burning fireplace and converting to a gas burning fireplace, then you’ve found the right team. Firelight by Barron is focused on your safety and comfort, making your wellbeing our top priority, while delivering visually appealing and efficient products, such as gas-burning fireplaces and fireplace inserts.

Help Your Fireplace Go From Forgotten to Functional

When you have a fireplace in your home, you may as well get the most out of it, right? By converting from a wood-burning fireplace to a gas burner, you can benefit from:

  • A quick and convenient solution for zoned heating.
  • An improvement to room aesthetics in your home.
  • An improvement to heating efficiency.
  • Increased safety and cleanliness.

Gas fireplace inserts can be used for masonry or prefab fireplaces, and can be vented through your home’s existing chimney, or a wall for a free-standing unit. Gas inserts do not require much maintenance beyond your annual checkup, valued between $75-125 depending on your home’s needs. This is a great, affordable option for zoned heating as it allows you to turn up the gas in the room you’re enjoying while lowering the thermostat for the rest of your home.

Let’s not forget the green factor! Gas inserts burn with a 65-99% efficiency rating, resulting in very little pollution or smoke, and there is no ash or creosote produced with a gas-burning unit.

Find Your Ideal Gas Fireplace

Unsure of where to start with this process? Your first step is either to view our product catalog, or visit a Barron showroom to browse our working fireplace displays to get a real-life visual of what to expect.

A Firelight by Barron Hearth Expert will follow up with a free in-home layout, reviewing your project space and assessing your requirements. From there you can expect a seamless installation! And don’t forget to ask about our annual maintenance plans to keep your fireplace in good condition throughout the years to come.

Our team of Home Performance Experts has served Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Snohomish & San Juan Counties since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you. Contact Firelight by Barron today for fireplace inserts and more!

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Factors to Consider With Your Water Heater Replacement

May 3rd, 2021
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If there is any appliance in your home that gets taken for granted, it’s likely your water heater. This system performs reliably for you every day, bringing you the hot water you need to clean and cook with. Of course, just like any other system, no water heater will last forever.

When it does come time for you to replace yours, our team is the one to turn to. But a water heater purchase shouldn’t be a rushed decision. There are a number of factors to consider with your water heater replacement. Read on to learn more!

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Our #1 Tip for Living Comfortably This Summer

April 19th, 2021
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It’s natural for homeowners these days to be concerned with their home comfort, health, and safety. While there are many ways to ensure this is the case, there is one in particular that is important this time of year—air conditioning maintenance.

Professional maintenance is one of those services that homeowners often see as optional. However, much like maintenance on your car with oil changes, brake checks, and tire rotations, your cooling system cannot perform as efficiently and effectively as possible without this very important service.

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Your Outdoor Plumbing Checklist for Spring

April 5th, 2021
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With springtime upon us, it’s time to start using our outdoor plumbing to bring life back to our homes’ landscaping and gardens. Without the right care, however, your pipes can put a damper on your spring plans.

While PNW winters may not bring as harsh as other parts of the country, they can certainly bring frozen pipes and subsequent plumbing headaches. Frozen pipes lead to burst pipes. And burst pipes can halt your springtime preparations for your home before they’ve begun.

Below are a few outdoor plumbing tasks to check off your “spring cleaning” checklist:

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It’s Time to Go Solar! Here’s Why

March 29th, 2021
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“Going solar” has become quite the catchphrase in recent years, and for good reason. There have been a number of advancements made in order to reduce energy usage and costs for homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest, and this is one of them. You may not think it’s the right option for homes in our area, but on the contrary, solar energy is a great choice for PNW households!

Read on as we uncover some of the benefits of going solar.

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Should You Invest in Aeroseal Duct Sealing?

March 8th, 2021
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Should you invest in Aeroseal duct sealing services? If your household suffers from uneven heating or cooling throughout the living space, inadequate indoor air quality, or high utility bills without cause, then you could benefit from this service.

Perhaps you’ve noticed a buildup of dust in your home or musty odors in the home. This can be due to damaged, leaky ductwork. Your ductwork can actually lose up to 30% of the conditioned air that you’re paying for anyway. Plus, it allows contaminants and allergens in, threatening your indoor air quality.

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Discover the Benefits of Whole-Home Air Purification

February 22nd, 2021
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Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential to both the comfort and health of our indoor spaces. Quality air is especially important these days, and with the amount of time we spend indoors, how healthy that air we breathe is and how well it prevents virus transmission are worthy concerns.

On average, Americans spend over 70% of their time indoors—you deserve the peace of mind that the air you breathe during that time is comfortable and healthy! You can make a huge difference in the health of your home by equipping your household with the right IAQ products and services. A great solution is a whole-home air purification system like the REME HALO® or HALO-LED™ in-duct air purifier.

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HVAC Installation: Why You Should Consider the Daikin Fit

February 8th, 2021
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At Barron Heating & Air Conditioning, we focus on three pillars: comfort, health, and energy efficiency. There’s no exception when it comes to our products installed and available services. Our team works with some of the best HVAC systems on the market today, including the Daikin Fit heat pump system.

When choosing a system for installation, it’s often tempting for homeowners to go with the cheapest heater or air conditioner they can find. This can be a costly mistake, however. Going with the lowest price version often sacrifices the performance quality for your home, ultimately binding you to high monthly payments to heat and cool your home due to how much energy your HVAC system will consume.

Performance is key! Whether you’re on the market for a new heater, AC system, or both, the Daikin Fit is an affordable option that makes performance a priority, providing the comfort you want while saving you money.

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