A furnace is a critical part of any home. It provides heat throughout the house, making the space cozy and warm for anyone inside. Like every piece of technology, a furnace has a lifespan. Those who have had their furnace for a while might have this fact in the back of their mind. You might…
Thanks to our desert climate here in the Boise area, we don’t have to worry about suffering through the muggy, uncomfortable summers that some areas of our country experience. However, in the winter, the dry air we breathe can be more of a curse than a blessing — particularly when it comes to an indoor…
Many of our customers have been asking for a while now, “What’s the big deal with all this news about the refrigerant phase out?” “Does my system have the old freon?” “What is freon?” “Do new units even use freon anymore?” “How long has R22 been around and why is it being phased out now? …
Water heaters are relatively simple appliances, but they play a very important role in your daily life. Without a fully functioning water heater, you’d have to power through teeth-chattering cold showers, eat off slimy plates, and drink out of spotty glasses that your dishwasher just couldn’t clean and sanitize. Worst case scenario: you’d also have…
According to the Department of Energy, improper HVAC installation can reduce the efficiency of your system by up to 30%. Has yours started to show sign of wear and tear? It’s one thing if it conks out on a pleasant spring day. It’s another to find it on the fritz in the middle of a sweltering summer. As…
You’re more than ready to put the colder months behind you. You’ve packed up your winter clothing, started researching vacation destinations, and can’t wait to start enjoying your lunch hour in the park again. Of course, with spring just around the corner, you’re likely also thinking about the routine maintenance and home improvement tasks you…