Expert Tips

Dependable Service Since 1926

close

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]

Is It Easy to Add a Home EV Charging Station?

So you’ve got an electric vehicle, or you’re about to. Naturally, you want the convenience of charging at home instead of hunting for public stations every other day. The concept seems straightforward: plug in at home, wake up to a full charge. But how complicated is getting there? The Centennial and Denver electricians at Bell … [Read More]

Denver Homeowners Are Paying Attention to Backup Battery Storage. Here’s Why.

If you’ve been through a Denver windstorm that knocked out your power for a day or two, you’ve probably already thought about what you’d do differently next time. That’s exactly where home backup battery storage comes in.  At Bell Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, our Centennial and Denver electricians get questions about this more and … [Read More]

What Are Energy Efficiency Systems?

You’ve heard the term “ energy efficiency systems ” thrown around, probably while searching for ways to lower your utility bills or make your home more comfortable. But what does it actually mean? It’s not one thing you can point to. Energy efficiency systems aren’t a single product you buy and install. They’re a collection … [Read More]

Expert Tips for Your Home

Check out our expert tips for all of your home services questions.