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Guides to read before you hire anyone.
Short guides written for Santa Barbara County homes, plus a few tools for planning and for the moment something goes wrong.
Fireplaces
Each guide is under ten minutes. None needs you to call us.
6 min readGas or wood: choosing a fireplace
Both look good, but they need very different things from the house, the chimney and you. This guide covers what each one needs and who it suits.
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6 min readGas fireplace: repair or replace
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5 min readCarbon monoxide at home
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5 min readFire pits and outdoor fireplaces
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Heating and air
6 min readHeat pumps in Santa Barbara County
A heat pump heats and cools from one system, and our mild coast is where it makes the most sense. This guide covers how it works and what a good installation includes.
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5 min readWildfire smoke and your HVAC
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5 min readHidden HVAC: a guide for architects
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4 min readCoastal corrosion and outdoor units
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4 min readThermostats and zoning
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Around the house
5 min readSelling or buying: inspections explained
Fireplaces and heating and air are two of the things buyers worry about most. This guide covers what each inspection checks and how to schedule them for escrow.
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4 min readFireplace and HVAC maintenance calendar
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7 min readHow to compare quotes
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4 min readDryer vent safety
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Useful when you need them.
They're free and need no sign up. It all runs in your browser.
- Finder
Fireplace finder
Six questions, one clear recommendation and what to ask.
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Run cost calculator
Gas fireplace cost per hour and season, and furnace versus heat pump with your rates.
Open → - Reminders
Maintenance reminders
Download a calendar file with the reminders you want.
Open → - Scorecard
Quote comparison scorecard
Tick off what each quote includes and print it.
Open → - Planner
Project planner
Answer a few questions and get a short brief to paste into an email or text.
Open → - Safety
Before you call
Gas smell, CO alarm, a fireplace that will not light: what to do first.
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RebatesIncentives
Where to check for heat pump and electrification programs.
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CareCare for a new system
What to expect in the first week and the first year.
Open →- Terms
Glossary
Plain definitions of the terms on a quote.
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Call or text Jeremy.
Tell me about the room or the system and we'll set up a free estimate. For a repair, text me a photo of the unit first. It often saves a trip.
(805) 699-1112jnjfireplacepros@gmail.comOpen email app- Address
- 511 E Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Hours
- Call or text to schedule. After-hours appointments when a technician is available.
- Estimates
- Free, with flat rate pricing
- Serving
- Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara, Goleta, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Summerland, Carpinteria, Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buellton
- License
- CSLB Lic. #1086420 (C-20), active. Workers' comp insurance on file with the CSLB.