Author: Bear Valley Plumbing & Heating

Does Your Furnace Smell?

Your furnace pushes air through vents in every room of your home, so you want the best possible air quality coming through those vents. When you start to notice an odd smell throughout your house, the furnace could be the culprit. But what do furnace smells mean? Should you worry? Who should you call? These […]

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Is it Time for a New Furnace?

No property owner looks forward to replacing their heating equipment. While you want your home to be comfort able and warm during the colder months, you may not want to make the financial expenditure to get a whole new furnace. No one wants to replace a furnace when it’s not absolutely necessary, but you also […]

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Your Home: How to Heat it Safely

You want your home and office to be comfortable year round, and this includes keeping it warm through the winter months. While you may not know much about your home’s heating system, there are some basic safety facts with which you should become familiar. If you’re having trouble keeping your home warm and comfortable, an […]

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Don’t Forget about Your HVAC System During the Fall and Winter Holidays

Halloween is right around the corner. Soon after, we’ll be making turkey dinners for Thanksgiving, exchanging gifts with friends and family, and ringing in the New Year before you know it. While the holidays can be busy with all the shopping, cooking, decorating, and parties, you shouldn’t forget about year-round household basics. Specifically, you want […]

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4 Reasons Why Big Bear Homeowners Are Raving About Smart Thermostats

In today’s world of innovation, we have tremendous, mobile power right at our fingertips. From the push of a button we can control temperature in our home, monitor the performance of our furnaces and air conditioners, detect water heater leaks and more, all from our smart phones. For the majority of homeowners in Big Bear who spend most of the year elsewhere, installing a new smart thermostat has become a popular investment with four very big benefits.

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Your Spring Big Bear Plumbing Checklist

It’s that time of year again; the frost is melting, the birds are singing, and it’s time to soak up the sun. It’s also time to get started on that long spring cleaning list you’ve been avoiding. In addition to cleaning out the garage and organizing the cluttered kitchen drawers, it’s important to add plumbing maintenance to your spring to-do list. With your plumbing system holding around 15% of your home’s value, keeping it running smoothly is essential to your wallet and your sanity. Ever ignored a dripping faucet or a running toilet? Small problems can grow into large, costly ones, so it’s best to be proactive. This spring, take a little time to inspect these four areas of your home to keep your home plumbing system in good condition.

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The Most Popular Big Bear Plumbing Installations

After three decades of work in the Big Bear area, Bear Valley Plumbing has seen plenty of trends come and go. Home fixtures and appliances seem to get more advanced with each decade, offering exciting conveniences that make homeowners eager to upgrade.

In 2018, our technicians are hard at work, making sure the area’s homes have the latest sinks, faucets, and plumbing systems. Of all of the installations that have already been requested this year, below are the most popular.

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