Heat Pump or Furnace? The Best Heating Options in Texas
As the winter months approach, you may reconsider your heating system and whether or not it’s the best bang for your buck. If you’re buying a new home or replacing your heating system, you may encounter various heating solutions. Often, all of these heating options can leave homeowners with more questions than answers. In this […]
Electrical Safety Tips: Bacon’s Guide to Holiday Lighting
We’ve officially entered the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season. There are meals to cook, decorations to hang, and plenty of friends and family to gather together. But in all this hustle and bustle, sometimes the last thing on our minds is safety. More home fires happen on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and […]
Everything You Need to Know About HVAC Dampers
Whether you live in a family home or manage an office building, you probably want to save some money where you can. That is especially true when it comes to utility bills. Thankfully, HVAC dampers can do the heavy lifting to maximize energy efficiency. But many of our clients wonder: what are HVAC dampers, and […]
Preparing Your Garbage Disposal for the Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Dallas-Fort Worth. The weather is slowly but surely becoming cooler, and holiday dinner parties are on the horizon. While doing the dishes can be the worst part of the upcoming holiday season, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared to properly discard grease, oils, and […]
Ask an Electrician: Top Electrical Panel FAQs Answered
Your electrical panel is a vital, if sometimes mysterious, part of your home’s electrical system. It’s usually located in a garage, basement, utility closet, or another place you may not often think about. When your electrical panel is working correctly, it’s easy to forget. But what do you do when circuits start tripping, your power use goes […]
Why Fall Heating System Maintenance Is Important, Even in Texas!
During Texas’s winter freeze in 2021, temperatures dropped as low as -2º Fahrenheit. Hopefully, temperatures won’t plummet that low this year, but only time will tell. Don’t wait until you’re shivering inside your home—schedule fall maintenance for your heating system while the temperature is mild. Stay warm and toasty all winter long by preparing your […]
Why Are My Lights Flickering? Common Electrical Problems
It may seem like a simple thing, but we truly do count on the fixtures in our homes to provide steady, dependable light at all times. It’s only when they start flickering, dimming and brightening, or otherwise going haywire that we really think about them. It’s natural to wonder if flickering lights are a sign […]
Spooky Sounds: Strange Drain Noises and What They Mean
As we approach the Halloween season, weird noises coming from the drains in our homes can feel right out of a horror movie. Banging, knocking, and gurgling sounds are all unsettling and even frightening! Thankfully, these spooky sounds are more common than you might think. To give you some peace of mind and help you […]
Spotlight on Trane: Why Bacon Trusts Trane HVAC Systems
When deciding what HVAC system to use in your home, the number of options can be overwhelming. We understand that there are many options on the market, all claiming to be the best value. How do you know what to choose? Our team of professionals at Bacon can help you get the most bang for your buck. […]
Toilet Trouble: 5 Solutions to Common Problems
A toilet is often an appliance we take for granted, until it ceases to function. Typically, our toilets don’t need much maintenance for everyday function, so when it suddenly stops working, it can be difficult to know what to do next. The good news is that there are many quick fixes to common toilet problems. Our […]