Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing

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 under a clear blue sky, promoting solar and heat pump synergy.

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.

Refrigerant Changes on the Horizon: How It Impacts Your Home Cooling Budget

November 13th, 2023

The entire HVAC industry is undergoing a massive shift in the materials and chemicals used in our everyday installations, repairs, and tune-ups. One of the biggest changes happening right now is the introduction of two refrigerants that aim to help reach different greenhouse gas emission goals across multiple states. This is what that all means for your wallet.

Our Furnace Fund: Helping Families in Need This Holiday Season

November 6th, 2023

At Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing, we know how difficult the winter months can be here in the northwest. We’re grateful to you for all you’ve allowed us to do in our 50+ years of service, which is why we have our Furnace Fund in the first place.

It’s our way to grant comfort, safety, and security to local families who would otherwise go cold all season long. We’re excited to say that this year, we’re giving furnaces to three families, and it’s all thanks to you.

Why Switch to a Tankless Water Heater?

October 16th, 2023

Your water heater works fine, so why bother switching to something new when you don’t feel the need to? The fact of the matter is this: the world is switching away from tank-style water heaters, and for good reasons.

While going tankless may seem daunting at first, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be difficult or the least bit concerning. (Actually, it can save you money on your monthly bills.) Let’s take a look at tankless water heaters and why you might use one to replace your current water heater.