Breathe Cleaner Air in Your Idaho Home

As summer temperatures continue to soar in the Treasure Valley, many homeowners in Boise, ID, are spending more time indoors to escape the heat. 

Although your AC makes you feel cool and refreshed, indoor air quality (IAQ) is another key factor in your home comfort. It is just as important as temperature.

At Western Heating & Air Conditioning, we know clean, breathable air is crucial year-round, but can be especially challenging to attain during the warmer months when pollen, dust, and wildfire smoke are more prevalent. That’s why we proudly offer an extensive line of Carrier products designed to keep your indoor air fresh, healthy, and safe, no matter what is happening outside.

Our team of certified professionals is committed to providing solutions tailored to address your specific air quality needs.

Why Summer Indoor Air Quality Matters

When it is hot outside, you are likely to close windows and doors and run your cooling system longer. Airborne pollutants can remain trapped in your Boise, ID,, home. Contaminants may include allergens, pet dander, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), humidity, and even smoke particles from wildfires.

Breathing these contaminants that become trapped and concentrated, can trigger respiratory issues and allergy flare-ups. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that concentrations of pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations and that Americans, on average, spend 90 percent of their time indoors. 

Here in Southwestern Idaho, wildfire season typically runs from June through September, when the weather is hot and dry. The smoke from wildfires, whether local or drifting in from other states, can cause a significant decline in air quality, even indoors. IAQ solutions are essential when wildfire smoke contributes to unhealthy indoor pollution.

Carrier IAQ Products in Boise, ID,

At Western Heating & Air Conditioning, our experts are highly trained and ready to evaluate your home’s air quality needs. We always tailor our solutions to your lifestyle and budget. 

We believe Carrier offers some of the best indoor air quality equipment. These are advanced systems engineered to create a healthier living environment. Carrier products tackle the most common indoor air quality problems, including issues such as high humidity that may intensify during the summer.

Here are a few key products we recommend: 

Air Purifiers

Carrier’s Infinity^® Air Purifier captures and kills up to 99 percent of airborne pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and mold spores. It works silently with your HVAC system to continuously clean the air in your home. An air purifier is essential during wildfire season, when microscopic smoke particles can easily infiltrate your indoor air.

Ventilators

When your home is sealed tight for summer cooling, fresh air doesn’t naturally circulate. Carrier’s energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) and heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) bring in fresh outdoor air while exhausting stale indoor air, all without wasting energy. They reduce the concentration of indoor pollutants while helping your cooling system run more efficiently.

UV Lamps

Carrier UV lamps target mold and bacteria that can grow on your HVAC system’s coils, improving both system performance and indoor air quality. They’re a great addition if you want a more comprehensive air-cleaning solution.

Dehumidifiers

Although Idahoans enjoy low summer humidity, moisture can still build up inside homes during the summer—especially when cooling systems run continuously. Dehumidifiers reduce excess moisture, which not only makes your home feel cooler but also prevents mold growth, musty odors, and dust mites. Lower humidity levels also reduce stress on your HVAC system and potentially lower your energy bills.

Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke contains fine particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause respiratory issues, especially for children, older adults, and people with asthma or allergies.

Western Heating & Air Conditioning offers Carrier products with high-efficiency MERV-rated filters that are excellent at trapping these tiny particles. When used alongside proper ventilation and weatherizing strategies, these IAQ solutions can significantly reduce the amount of smoke that enters and remains in your home during wildfire season.

Signs Your Indoor Air Quality Needs Help

Unsure about the air quality in your Ada County home? Look for these signs of poor air quality: 

• Musty odors or mold growth
• Frequent allergies or respiratory irritation
• Stuffy home or high humidity 
• Dust buildup, even after cleaning
• Headaches, fatigue, or dry eyes 

If these signs describe what you experience in your Treasure Valley home, it’s time to for a professional IAQ assessment.

Trust Western Heating & Air Conditioning

Improving indoor air quality is not complicated. Our experts have the experience and knowledge to upgrade your comfort and indoor air quality so that you can enjoy a cleaner, fresher home through summer and wildlife season. 

We proudly offer dependable service, transparent pricing, and expert installations backed by years of experience. 

Make Improved IAQ a Priority

Poor indoor air quality can take a toll on your health and comfort at any time of the year. Don’t let it ruin the final weeks of your summer here in Boise, ID,. Let Western Heating & Air Conditioning recommend a Carrier indoor air quality product for your home. Call us at 208-319-1736 or request service online today.