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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

November 15, 2024

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

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Is My Home Energy Efficient? Green home.

Is My Home Energy Efficient?

October 18, 2024

You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Idaho utility bills!  But what about creating an energy efficient home?

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living. Blue and gray modern living room with sofa, armchair and air conditioner.

Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

September 13, 2024

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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Does An AC Kill Mold? Hand in a yellow rubber glove wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth

Does An AC Kill Mold?

August 16, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Idaho home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Tips to Prepare Your Horseshoe Bend Home for Vacation This Summer. Thermostat.

Tips to Prepare Your Horseshoe Bend Home for Vacation This Summer

July 12, 2024

You’re leaving for vacation! You’ve packed your swimsuit, made reservations, and bought some new outfits. Your excitement builds as you picture yourself lounging by the beach, sipping cocktails, and soaking up the sun; you can’t wait to go.

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AC Maintenance Checklist. Coouple at computer.

AC Maintenance Checklist

June 14, 2024

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Sweet without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

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Why Does My Water Heater’s Pilot Light Keep Going Out? boiler water heater electric tank.

Why Does My Water Heater’s Pilot Light Keep Going Out?

May 17, 2024

The most common reason the pilot light on your water heater keeps going out has to do with its thermocouple. Our Rocky Mountain Mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals can either quickly repair or replace your thermocouple to restore hot water to your Horseshoe Bend home in no time.

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Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important? Glass door with condensation and a tree, high humidity.

Why Is a Home Dehumidifier Important?

April 12, 2024

Our professionals at Rocky Mountain Mechanical want to provide you with the information to create a healthy, comfortable environment for you and your family. Here is some important information about dehumidifiers and the role they play in your home’s health and comfort.

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How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger. Man coughs in his elbow while sitting on sofa at home.

How to Spot a Cracked Heat Exchanger

March 15, 2024

At Rocky Mountain Mechanical, we take the safety of our customers in Idaho seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

February 15, 2024

One reason Idaho 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. 

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