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Cold Climate Heat Pumps Are HVAC Game Changers

January 30, 2026

If you are looking for an HVAC system that heats and cools your Boise home, lowers energy bills, and is easy on the environment and your budget, consider an air-source heat pump. 

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How to Choose the Right Water Filtration System for Your Home

January 27, 2026

Choosing the right water filtration system can protect your family’s health, improve taste and smell, and even extend the life of your plumbing and appliances.  But with so many options on the market, how do you know which system is right for your home?  Western’s guide will walk you through everything you need to know…

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 15, 2026

Our experienced furnace repair technicians will inspect and diagnose your furnace issue and resolve the concerns you are having.

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How to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan

December 30, 2025

Ceiling fans are the perfect choice for improving airflow and ventilation in your Boise, home.

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Your Complete Guide to Finding and Fixing Water Leaks

December 15, 2025

Throughout Boise, and the surrounding communities, your home’s plumbing is the unsung hero of daily life. It powers your morning shower, keeps dishes clean, and ensures your laundry gets done.

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What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 28, 2025

There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.

If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Idaho. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.

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Top 5 Benefits of Installing a Geothermal System in Boise

Top 5 Benefits of Installing a Geothermal System in Boise

November 18, 2025

Looking for a highly efficient, long-lasting heating and cooling system? Your best option may be under your feet! Geothermal heat pumps consist of an indoor heat pump and an underground heat exchanger that works year-round, no matter how hot or cold the air is above the earth’s surface.

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 28, 2025

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Boise? Make sure it is your furnace.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

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Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Weather

Protect Your Plumbing From Freezing Weather

October 20, 2025

As temperatures drop in Idaho, your plumbing system faces a hidden enemy: freezing weather. When water inside pipes freezes, it expands, leading to increased pressure that can cause pipes to crack or burst.

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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

September 30, 2025

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact.

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