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When Should You Replace Smoke & CO Detectors? What Colorado Homeowners Should Know

Most homeowners know they need smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in their home. But testing them, maintaining them, and replacing them are important steps for these life-saving devices. How old are your detectors? If you’re like many homeowners, you may not know. And if your smoke or CO detectors have been on the ceiling … [Read More]

What Is the Right Backup Power for My Home?

What is the right backup power for my home? As a Colorado homeowner, you don't have to wait for the next power outage to learn more about backup power. Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has been helping homeowners make the right decisions for their home since 1926. We’ll help you understand your options so … [Read More]

Pros and Cons of LED Lights

Over the years, we've witnessed tremendous technological advancements in light bulbs. Today, you have a variety of options for lighting your home or business. By now, you have probably heard of LED bulbs and their unique eco-friendly proposition. LED bulbs are the gold standard for lighting but have pros and cons like all other innovations. … [Read More]

How Does Whole-Home Surge Protection Work?

Most people think of power surges as something dramatic: a lightning strike, sparks, maybe a burnt smell. In reality, the surges that damage your home’s electronics are usually invisible. They happen when the power grid switches load, when a large appliance cycles on, or during brief utility fluctuations you’d never notice without equipment monitoring for … [Read More]

How Does a Backup Generator Actually Work?

Most people don’t think about backup power until they’re sitting in a dark house during a summer storm or a winter cold snap. Questions about backup generators are among the most common ones the Denver electricians at Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical get asked. If you’ve been curious about how these systems actually work … [Read More]

Your Backyard Deserves Power: A Denver Homeowner’s Guide to Outdoor Outlets

You’ve got the patio furniture. Maybe some string lights. Possibly ambitions for a mini fridge, a Bluetooth speaker, or a full outdoor kitchen setup. The only thing standing between you and the outdoor living space you want? Somewhere to plug things in. Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical has been serving Denver homes since 1926, … [Read More]

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