Why Heat Pumps?
- More Efficient: 200%-300% more efficient than any other solution
- More Comfortable: Heat pumps modulate to match what your home needs, running constantly but at just the right temperature
- Quieter: No big whooshing noise as they ramp up like furnaces, just steady, quiet comfort
- Healthier and Safer: No combustion needed to run, so no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
- Simpler: A single all-in-one heating and cooling system for year-round comfort
What We Do
Heat PUMPS
Ducted Heat Pumps
Ducted heat pumps connect to your home’s existing ductwork to deliver heating and cooling throughout every room. They’re ideal for Boise area homeowners who want:
- A full-home solution
- Quiet operation
- A seamless replacement for old forced-air furnaces and central AC
- Strong heating performance with cold-climate equipment
Ductless (aka “Mini Split”) Heat Pumps
Ductless heat pumps are perfect when you want targeted, customizable comfort. They’re great for:
- Bonus rooms and additions
- Spaces without existing ductwork
- Garages, workshops, and basements
Ductless cassettes/heads are installed right in the rooms you’re looking to warm and cool, and as they don’t need ductwork, they offer flexible installation options. You can use one as an add-on to an existing system, or put them throughout your house for a whole-home solution.
Learn moreMost Boise homes are great candidates for either a ducted or ductless heat pump installation. But occasionally we’ll recommend a dual-fuel system, where heat pumps are paired with a furnace for backup emergency heat, so you get the best of both worlds: energy efficiency and comfort.
A Boise homeowner was told they needed a second furnace + AC combo to fix upstairs comfort issues and was quoted $35,000. Instead, read how River City designed a properly sized heat pump system with targeted airflow improvements, delivering whole-home comfort for significantly less.
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Accurate Heat Pump Design & Sizing
Heat pumps perform their best when they’re sized and designed correctly.
Too many contractors cut corners here, leaving homeowners with oversized equipment that cycles constantly, wears out faster, creates uneven temperatures, and wastes money.
At River City HVAC, our process takes the guesswork out of heat pump design. Using an iPad and a cutting-edge app called Amply that has 3D LiDAR scanning capabilities, we create a detailed, working 3D model of your home in real time, allowing us to take precise measurements and design your system accurately.
Within the app, we can show you exactly how new equipment will look when it’s installed. You get to play a meaningful role in the process. The end result is a heat pump that’s properly matched to your home, designed for Idaho’s climate, and built to perform the way it should.
River City’s “Home As a System” Approach
A heat pump is only as good as the home it’s installed in, and ductwork, insulation and air sealing, and pressure balance all affect heating and cooling performance.
Unlike many other HVAC companies, our NATE-certified team takes the time to evaluate the condition of your ductwork and insulation as well as check for air leaks in your home that can undermine how well your new heat pump works.
That’s the River City difference: We don’t push equipment, but we do solve problems. Our #1 goal will always be to make your home comfortable, energy efficient, and healthy, not to sell you the most expensive system.
Qualify for Idaho Heat Pump Rebates with River City
Idaho Power offers generous heat pump incentives, and River City is a participating contractor that can help you claim up to:
- $800 for ducted heat pump upgrades
- $500 for mini split installations
During your consult, we’ll walk you through all currently available rebates, tax credits, and incentives to help you get the most money back.
