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Idaho Blackouts and Brownouts: How Best to Prepare for a Power Outage

June 23, 2025

When the lights go out unexpectedly, your entire household feels it. Whether you’re in the middle of making dinner, watching a game, or simply trying to stay warm during a cold Idahoan night, a sudden power outage can bring your daily routine to a standstill.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

June 10, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Boise home?

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Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home

Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home

May 26, 2025

The electrical wiring in your Idaho home is mostly out of sight and likely out of mind, even though you use it every day.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 12, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Idaho! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

April 28, 2025

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Eagle, home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, including energy efficiency, zoned temperature control, and quiet operation. To ensure you continue enjoying these advantages for years to come, it’s crucial to maintain your system on a consistent basis.

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HVAC Refrigerant Changes Are Coming—Here’s How to Prepare

April 22, 2025

Driven by environmental regulations, technological advancements, and global supply chain constraints, the phase-out of high-global warming potential (GWP) HVAC refrigerants is in full swing. These changes are reshaping what systems get installed, how they’re serviced, and—yes—how much everything costs.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Ada County Homeowners. HVAC Unit installed outside of a home.

5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Ada County Homeowners

April 15, 2025

Are you cool and comfortable in your Boise home?

If so, you can probably thank your air conditioner.

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Heating Maintenance: Protecting Your Comfort Investment

March 31, 2025

Scheduling routine furnace tune-ups and heating maintenance helps identify potential issues before they become major problems.

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How Can I Afford a New AC System (and Other HVAC Equipment)?

March 24, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many lives around us, both health-wise and financially. At Western Heating & Air Conditioning, we remain committed to providing the best service to all our ID customers during this difficult time. Let’s stick together as a community and help each other whenever we can. We can certainly understand how…

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HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2025. Close up photo of the top of an AC unit.

HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2025

March 10, 2025

Are you shopping for a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in Boise or the surrounding areas?

If so, you will want to read this first.

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