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Western Heating and Air Conditioning Blog
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Wednesday, January 09, 2013
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EPA Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
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CO Poison Prevention According the the Enviornmental Protection Agency:
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (PDF)
(4 pp, 371K, About PDF)
Do you know that carbon monoxide (CO) is the most common cause of poisoning death in the United States? Approximately 500 deaths and 15,000 visits to the emergency room occur annually due to unintentional CO poisoning. Older adults over 65 years of age are especially vulnerable to unintentional CO poisoning due to their high frequency of pre-existing medical conditions. While CO alarms can save lives, less than one third of American homes have them installed.
What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause illness and death. CO is produced whenever any fuel such as natural gas, propane, gasoline, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal is burned. Devices that produce CO include cars, boats, gasoline engines, stoves and heating system...
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| Posted by Western Heating Admin at 1:45 PM |
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Friday, July 27, 2012
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Mary Waite says:
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"It turned out great. They were super. They made sure that we were well informed each step of the way."
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| Posted by ahinson at 11:03 AM |
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Margaret Robison says:
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"Every time they have came it has been great. They are very professional and courteous. They really know what they are doing and I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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| Posted by ahinson at 10:40 AM |
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
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Homes for Our Troops and Habitat for Humanity
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Being a family owned business since 1967, we have grown into being more that ?the guys who fixes your furnace??or at least we hope we have. Being here this long means that we have made relationships and means that we have built a reputation. Over the years we have given back to the community that we have become a part of and done what we can to build a better Boise for ourselves and our neighbors. We wouldn?t be here without everyone else?s support so it only makes sense to be there when others need us.
Last week we were given the opportunity to participate in a little grunt work at the Homes for Our Troops building project. Without hesitation, one of our employees volunteered and was on site at the opening ceremony last Friday morning. It wasn?t a ton but it felt great to be contributing to the cause. This house is currently in construction for a soldier who lost three of his limbs in combat. This house will enable him to live more freely in his wheelc...
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| Posted by Western Heating Admin at 9:39 AM |
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Thursday, July 05, 2012
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12 AC Tips to Beat the Heat
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Call a professional: Each central air conditioning unit should be inspected, cleaned and tuned by a professional. A professional tune-up typically costs between $70 and $125.
Keep the filter clean: Clean and replace the air conditioner filter frequently (check the filter once a month). This is especially important during the summer when dust and allergens circulate. If the filter becomes clogged, your system will have to work harder to supply the same amount of cool air.
Made in the shade: Air conditioners with proper shading can be more efficient. Air in a shaded space is cooler than the surrounding air, meaning the A/C will have an easier time cooling the air.
Don?t take the heat: Don?t place lamps, TV sets, or other heat producing appliances near your thermostat. The thermostat senses the heat causing the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.
Dial for dollars: Remember that each degree you dial below 78 increases...
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| Posted by Western Heating Admin at 1:54 PM |
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Scheduled Maintenance is Key!
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It's human nature to procrastinate and it's easy to push off even important things that make our lives run smoothly. None of us like taking our car into the shop, cleaning out the gutters, or seeing the dentist once a year, but they are necessary things that save time, money, and headache in the end. It is even harder to take care of chores that are "out of sight, out of mind" so to speak...such as your heating and cooling system. We are used to going to the wall and with the click of a thermostat, able to keep ourselves warm in the winter and cool in the summer, completely taking for granite that that button controls a very expensive and necessary part of one of the biggest monetary and personal investments we make in our lives, our home.
Last week, here in our office our own air conditioning would not work. We were so busy getting ready for the busy summer season that somehow we neglected to tune up our own unit! We all have such busy lives of get...
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| Posted by Western Heating Admin at 8:52 AM |
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Carrier Greenspeed Products.
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The Infinity® heat pump system with Greenspeed? intelligence is an incredible feat of engineering. First of all, it delivers up to 13 HSPF heating efficiency - that's 29-69% greater than the competition.* And while most manufacturers would be satisfied with unprecedented heating efficiency, Carrier knew to be truly breakthrough, the heat pump had to bring the heat as well. The Infinity 20 heat pump has up to 86% greater heating capacity than competitors.** So it can keep you cozy even when temperatures plummet into the teens. And in the summer, the system delivers up to 20.5 SEER cooling and supreme dehumidification that rivals most high-efficiency air conditioners.
With 2 system options, all-electric or
gas-electric, the Infinity® heat pump system with Greenspeed? intelligence provides a versatile
answer for efficient, all-season, quiet comfort.
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| Posted by ahinson at 4:57 PM |
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Boise Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award!
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The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
Honors 2012 Small Businesses of the Year
Boise, ID (May 16, 2012) ? Small business is the driving force of economic growth and job creation not only here in Idaho, but also across the nation. Small business makes up the overwhelming majority of the Boise Metro Chamber?s membership. So, each year, we recognize small business excellence in our community.
The Small Business of the Year Awards were announced during the Chamber?s Small Business and Nonprofit of the Year Awards Luncheon at the Boise Centre on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
This year?s winner in the 10 employees or less category is eTrip Trader, Inc. The company pioneered the industry of automated work shift trading through a customizable online system. eTrip Trader got its start in 2002 by enabling airline pilots to trade flying trips. That quickly expanded for use by flight attendants. And now, eTrip Trader offers comprehen...
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| Posted by Western Heating Admin at 2:56 PM |
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Tom Mroz says:
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"Great service! The staff was awesome. They are very tidy and clean and even put on booties when they come through the house. One phone call and they had our system all fixed up!"
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| Posted by ahinson at 9:36 AM |
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