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Most water heaters share the same features on paper. The real difference comes down to application, which brands hold up over time, and whether the
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Most water heaters share the same features on paper. The real difference comes down to application, which brands hold up over time, and whether the

A Petaluma homeowner on Falcon Ridge Drive needed both a new furnace and water heater. Bellows installed a high-efficiency furnace and a Navien tankless unit

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Most Campbell homeowners don’t think about their water heater — until there’s no hot water left, or worse, water all over the garage floor. Knowing

Is your water heater ready for an upgrade? With the Bay Area’s gas water heater phase-out starting in 2027, now is the perfect time to

Three weeks ago, I walked into a Santa Clara home where the owners had been without hot water for two days. They’d called four different

Tankless water heaters give Santa Cruz homeowners endless hot water while cutting energy bills by 30-50%. If you’re tired of running out of hot water

Whether you’re facing an emergency replacement or planning a proactive upgrade, understanding the new water heater cost in San Jose is essential for making informed

How much does hot water tank replacement cost in the Bay Area? Prices typically range from $3,000 to $14,000, depending on your system type, location, and urgency.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, installing a new water heater typically costs between $3,000 and $14,000, depending on the system type, energy source, and installation
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Zach did a fantastic and determined job of conquering our leak from under our crawlspace. Bellows sent someone an hour after I called with a leak report, although it was the end of the day. He diagnosed the issue, got cold water working, and was back the next day with the parts for the hot. Great attitude and fabulous service. Thanks, team bellows!Posted on Google![]()
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Bellows is outstanding. Best communication and the techs are amazing. Polite and always stay until the Job is done. Scottie is our hero. He is so helpful, polite and fixes every thing we need. We have used Bellows for out home for the last 14 years and never had anything other than 6 star service.Posted on Google![]()
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I give high praise to Bellows for performing three different jobs in succession. First, after being called to have a look, a Bellows troubleshooter recommended we replace our 40-year-old central furnace. We opted to respect his professional judgement. A two-man crew came and got the job done efficiently and with little disturbance. We asked for someone to have a look at our equally old shower valve. A man came to estimate the job then returned to replace it another day. Perfect! We love that we no longer wrestle with the old valve. Last, we asked that someone come to look at our home lighting. A man came to help us formulate a plan. Another two-man crew came and began work. We discussed our needs and minor changes were made to improve our environment further. In every case, we were treated courteously. When they requested permission to make changes, they were forthright and benefitted our environment. A sticking point to me, a retired craftsman, is cleanliness. Every person entering our home was professionally neat and left not the slightest dust for us after they left. I am impressed. Overall, my wife and I spoke with many people from Bellows both in person and on the phone. We would like to stress our perception that in every case, we felt we were working with a family business. That is, we were addressed courteously, and as friends, not simply clients. A few weeks on and we still marvel that we waited so long to do this work. As you see, we're glad we chose Bellows. Thanks!Posted on Google![]()
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Christa from Bellows did a great job performing maintenance on our Generac. On time, proficient and explained everything prior to departure.Posted on Google![]()
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