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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

October 14, 2022

If you’ve had your furnace for 15 years or longer, ask our Western Heating and Air Conditioning specialist to assess its condition. You’ll be pleased to know that furnaces have gotten much more efficient in recent years.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 14, 2022

One reason ID homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

October 6, 2022

Adding a humidifier can increase the comfort level in your home and lower your annual energy expenses. Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

September 15, 2022

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps.

7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 7, 2022

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. However, the last thing you want to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace.

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Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

August 28, 2022

If you have a heat pump, you’ll want to be aware of some special considerations when it comes to regular maintenance issues.

Clean Your Home’s Air Ducts to Improve the Air You Breathe

August 19, 2022

We can help you guard your health by improving your indoor air quality. We have been helping folks with their HVAC needs for more than 25 years.

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3 Telltale Signs It’s Time for a New Air Conditioning System

August 12, 2022

Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in Boise can be a challenge, so here are three areas our Western Heating & Air Conditioning professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs.

VIDEO – Energy Saving Tip 1

July 21, 2022

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside to help save money.

What Is a Ductless AC

July 13, 2022

Ductless air conditioning (AC) systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building.