Prep Your Home for Fall with the Silver Shield Membership

August 8th, 2022
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At Barron, our Home Performance Experts are consistently looking for the most effective ways to improve your home comfort, indoor air quality, and health–all while increasing energy efficiency. After all, our mission is “Improving Lives” and we take this pretty seriously! 

When our team members ask you if your home is performing at its best, we really want to know, and we want to share with you tips on how to make sure this is the case, through our WholeHome™ approach. This is the integral part of our Silver Shield Membership–a membership that includes performance maintenance for all your home systems, priority service, and an exclusive new customer portal where you can easily request a service appointment while viewing your balance and service history. 

Read on to learn more about how you can prep your home for fall with the Silver Shield Membership. 

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All About Electric Vehicle Charging Stations!

July 25th, 2022
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More and more homeowners are electrifying their households these days, but that’s not the only way people are embracing electrical power. Electric vehicles have grown in popularity throughout the country recently, and our area is no different. 

Of course, a vital part of owning an electric vehicle is having an easily accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Station also called an EV Charger. Sure, you can get a basic charging package with your vehicle that plugs into a standard wall outlet, but this is a slow and inefficient way to charge your vehicle. 

You need only turn to Barron Electrical for a better option–a residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station. 

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When Did You Last Schedule HVAC Performance Maintenance?

July 11th, 2022
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No homeowner should ever have to let a broken air conditioner or heating system keep them from remaining comfortable in their homes throughout the year. If you don’t schedule HVAC performance maintenance on a regular basis, however, that’s exactly what may happen. 

Maintenance allows our Home Performance Experts to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust the HVAC components that need it. This service helps your air conditioning (and heating) system perform as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible. 

Combine this with our Silver Shield Membership and not only will you receive top-quality performance maintenance, but members also receive a host of additional benefits, including priority service, discounts on parts and labor, a one-year workmanship guarantee, and more. Read on to learn more!

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Join Us for Christmas in July!

July 1st, 2022
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This July, we’re donating a Single-Zone Daikin Ductless Heat Pump to two families that live in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, or San Juan County.

And here’s why, a ductless heat pump delivers energy-efficient heating AND cooling, providing year-round comfort to a family that may not have heat this winter. Read on to learn more!

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Barron Technician School Wants Your High School Graduate!

June 27th, 2022
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Whether you’ve just graduated high school or are a parent of a recent high school graduate, this blog post is for you! More than likely, you have a few important career-related priorities right now–finding a stable job, finding lucrative opportunities, and finding a job with high earning potential. The good news is, that a career in the trades offers all this and more! 

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“Do I Need a WholeHome™ Generator?”

June 13th, 2022
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A common question Northwest Washington residents ask themselves is if something like a whole-house generator is necessary for the comfort and safety of their home. The short answer to that question is that if you would like the assurance that your home will continue to have HVAC service, lighting, refrigeration, and even water when the power goes out, then yes, a WholeHome™ generator installation from Barron Electrical is worth your consideration. 

Our Generac and Honeywell WholeHome™ generators far surpass what a portable generator can do. While a portable system can handle one or two appliances at a time, a WholeHome™ system will keep your entire household in operation. Additionally, the WholeHome™ option is safer than a portable system that relies on propane or oil to operate. 

Ask us too about the Silver Shield Electrical Preferred Membership with Barron. With this membership, you’ll receive a WholeHome™ electrical safety inspection that includes checking on all the electrical components in your home to identify common problems such as degraded wiring, oversized fuses and breakers, and much more–all at a $295 value! This also includes comprehensive performance maintenance–an annual multi-point precision tune-up on your solar power inverter, battery system, or Barron-installed Generac or Honeywell generator!

Read on to learn more about the benefits of a WholeHome™ generator then give us a call when you’re ready to schedule installation.

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Going to Sell Your Home? Consider This Upgrade First

May 16th, 2022
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With more and more homeowners in Bellingham and beyond making the investment, “solar energy” has become quite the buzzword in recent years. There is a good reason for this! Solar panels help homeowners reduce their energy usage as well as costs. 

In case you’re wondering if solar is “worth it” for customers who live in the Pacific Northwest–where we don’t get a whole lot of sunny days compared to our neighbors who are further south–the answer is yes, solar energy is actually a great choice. 

Part of why this is true is due to the increase in home value that solar installations bring. Read on to learn more! 

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Prepping Your Plumbing For Summer

May 2nd, 2022

The unbearable heat may still be a couple of months off, but there’s no time like the present to start prepping your home for warmer temperatures. This means ensuring your HVAC systems are inspected and ready for service, and also that your outdoor plumbing is ready for increased use. 

From issues such as corroded hose bibbs to a damaged sump pump, there are a few ways your plumbing system can fumble your summer plans, but not if you’re well prepared! Read on to learn more. 

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“Should I Enroll in a Silver Shield Preferred Membership Plan?”

April 18th, 2022
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At Barron, our mission is “Improving Lives™” and we take this very seriously. This means when we ask, “is your home performing at its best?” we really want to know, and we want to help ensure this is the case with our WholeHome™ approach. 

We offer Silver Shield Membership Plans that provide peace of mind by bringing your HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing equipment back to its original operating specifications. From the ductwork or plumbing that runs beneath your crawlspace all the way up to your attic, we prioritize your home comfort plus the health and energy efficiency of your home. 

Our Silver Shield Members are always at the front of the line, and never pay overtime rates for service. With plans as low as $20 per month, we’ll keep your systems running reliably and efficiently all year long, and for the years to come. Read on to learn more about why this is so beneficial for your home. 

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How You Know Its Time to Call a Plumber

April 4th, 2022
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It can sometimes be difficult to know if your plumbing system is in good shape at any given time. Most people don’t think very much about their plumbing systems after all, as long as the pipes continue to work the way they always have. “Out of sight, out of mind,” right? Unfortunately, this line of thinking can be harmful to your plumbing system!

Fortunately, Barron offers a comprehensive maintenance program that includes a Silver Shield Plumbing Preferred Membership, providing a WholeHome™ Plumbing Inspection, Comprehensive Performance Maintenance, and more. This membership ensures that your plumbing undergoes preventative care so that you run into fewer problems throughout the year. 

Of course, a repair need can still pop up, and plumbing repair needs aren’t always immediately noticeable. Fortunately, we’ve provided some indications that you can watch out for, below. If you notice your plumbing system has any of these symptoms, please don’t hesitate to give Barron Plumbing a call. 

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