Most Boise homeowners call us because something in their home just doesn’t feel right. These issues are rarely random, and are usually signs your heating and cooling system wasn’t designed for how your home actually works.
But at River City HVAC, we solve problems at the root, using diagnostics, with results you can feel. Our team helps you:
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Connect what you’re feeling to what’s really happening inside your home
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Identify the root problem through testing and building science expertise
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Provide long-lasting, measurable solutions that make your home truly comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy
What We Fix
Problem → Cause → Solution:
Here are just a few examples of this process in action. Do any of them sound familiar?
The Problem:
Uncomfortable temperature swings from room to room.
The Cause:
Uneven airflow, duct leakage, or systems not designed to serve the whole home.
The Solution:
Whole-home comfort assessment → duct sealing for airflow improvements → right-sized heat pump for balanced comfort.
The Problem:
Within rooms, the temperature is constantly changing around without steady comfort.
The Cause:
Oversized system causes short-cycling and wastes energy.
The Solution:
Performance testing → load calculations → properly sized heat pump → steady comfort and quieter system.
The Problem:
Rising utility rates and an old system make home comfort feel like an unaffordable luxury.
The Cause:
Heat loss through the attic ducts and a poorly designed system makes for poor comfort and high bills.
The Solution:
Testing to pinpoint losses → targeted duct sealing and insulation.
The Problem:
Cold feet, even when the thermostat says 70°F.
The Cause:
Uninsulated crawlspace or rim joist leakage letting cold air creep in.
The Solution:
Uninsulated crawlspace or rim joist leakage letting cold air creep in.
The Problem:
Discomfort in a room and the new HVAC system has a blown motor.
The Cause:
Undersized ductwork.
The Solution:
Ductwork upgrades where economical → mini split installation where not
The Problem:
Icicles, roof leaks, and water damage fears.
The Cause:
Warm air escaping into the attic melts snow unevenly, which refreezes at the eaves.
The Solution:
Attic insulation and air sealing to keep roof temps consistent and prevent melt-refreeze cycles.
The Problem:
Static shocks, sore throats, constant dust.
The Cause:
A leaky home lets super dry winter air and drops indoor humidity.
The Solution:
Targeted air sealing → ERV installation to control humidity
Once we’ve identified the true cause through testing and data, we design solutions that last. Plus, we verify every job by testing again at the end, so you can literally see the quality of our work. At River City, our process is part of what sets us apart from other companies and has enabled us to improve hundreds of homes in the Metro Boise area since 2021.
Contact River City HVAC today to schedule your home consult.
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Real Results for Treasure Valley Homeowners
Every winter, our utility bills were creeping higher. We figured that’s just what heating costs in Idaho. Then River City got us to upgrade to a cold-climate heat pump and add insulation in the attic. It’s honestly shocking. Our monthly bill dropped by about 35%. It finally feels like our money is going toward comfort instead of escaping through the roof.
Bill R, Boise
Boise
We used to joke that our bedroom was in Siberia and the living room was in Arizona. Then Tom from River City came out, did a full assessment, and put together a comprehensive heat pump upgrade plan for us. Now every room feels the same, even the back bedroom that used to be freezing. It’s the first winter we’ve actually been comfortable everywhere.
Rachel H, Boise
Boise
