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4 Reasons to Avoid DIY AC Servicing

May 11, 2023

Air conditioner malfunctioning can manifest in various ways. If you suspect something is wrong with your AC, the best idea is to call a professional to assist. Many things can go wrong with DIY AC repairs compared to relying on a licensed technician. Although it sounds cost-effective and fun, it is not the best way to reduce costs and is certainly unsafe. Keep reading to discover some things that could go wrong with the DIY approach. 1. Electrical Issues ACs are appliances that require high-voltage electrical power for their operation. Even if you possess some basic knowledge of handling electrical...

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Differences Between Commercial and Residential HVAC Systems

April 20, 2023

Commercial and residential HVAC systems serve the same purpose of heating, cooling, and ventilation. However, there are some significant distinctions between the two. One difference is that commercial systems are much larger because they often need to maintain a comfortable temperature in a vast facility. Read on to learn more critical differences between the two kinds of HVAC systems. Complexity Commercial systems are more complex than residential ones to meet the diverse heating and cooling requirements in a commercial setting. In a single-family home, the entire house can typically be heated or cooled to the same temperature. However, in a...

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Which Is Cheaper: Geothermal or Electric?

March 16, 2023

If you want to keep your Hayden home comfortable, your best option is to use some type of HVAC system. Since heating and cooling your home can use a significant amount of energy, it’s important to consider different types of HVAC systems to find the most cost-effective heating and cooling solution. Two common types of HVAC systems are electric systems and geothermal systems. To help you understand the cost benefits of each type of system, check out this article from . Initial Cost One factor to consider when comparing electric and geothermal systems is the initial cost of the systems....

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What Are the Benefits of Having an Air Filtration System in Your Home?

February 17, 2023

These days, more and more homeowners are making improvements to increase the value of their homes and enhance their families’ lives. An air filtration system is one of the options available to you. It can benefit your entire household by providing some notable benefits. Lengthens the Lifespan of Your HVAC System One of the surprising benefits of an air filtration system in your Hayden, Idaho home is that it can lengthen the lifespan of your HVAC system. As the system filters out unhealthy air and picks up dust, dirt, and other debris, it helps prevent your unit from becoming clogged...

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How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

January 20, 2023

Chances are you spend a lot more time inside your home rather than outside. As such, your indoor air quality is of utmost importance. Whether you suffer from allergies or asthma or just want to breathe easier, there are a few things you should do to improve indoor air quality. Indoor Air Quality Assessment It can be difficult to improve your air quality unless you know what is negatively affecting it in the first place. An indoor air quality assessment from will help you identify potential hazards such as dust, pet dander, or smoke and then come up with practical...

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How Does a Boiler Heat Your Home?

December 20, 2022

Many homeowners in Hayden, ID use boilers for heating their homes and water. Since the system plays such a vital role in the home’s heating, it is essential to understand how it works. The Basics of How Boilers Heat a House Boilers use a heating source, like gas, oil, propane, or electricity, to heat water and circulate it through piping and radiator circuits. Depending on its design, the boiler will release steam or hot water via pipes connecting to radiators in different parts of your home. As the steam or hot water travels through the thick metal radiator tubes, they...

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Reasons Why You Should Install a Garage Heater This Winter

November 16, 2022

As winter approaches, many homeowners wonder if they should invest in a garage heater. This blog post will discuss three reasons you should invest in a garage heater this winter. 1. To Protect Your Vehicles Winter weather can take a toll on your vehicles. Cold temperatures can cause the battery to lose power, the engine to seize up, and the tires to lose air pressure. Ice and snow can make it difficult to see out of the windshield and make the roads more slippery. As a result, it’s important to take steps to protect your vehicles from the cold weather....

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Is It Necessary to Drain Your Furnace’s Condensate Line?

October 19, 2022

A blocked condensate line can cause a furnace to overheat or otherwise malfunction. It may also cause a leak that can lead to water damage in your home. A furnace’s design allows for proper drainage, so is it ever necessary for you to drain the condensate line? What Is a Condensate Line? Water created during a furnace’s operation drips into an overflow pan beneath the unit. From there, the water drains out of the unit via the condensate line. The condensate line usually travels to a floor drain or even outdoors. How Often Should You Drain Your Furnace’s Condensate Line?...

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Is It Possible To Change My A/C Unit’s Fan Speed?

September 14, 2022

If your home has a central HVAC system, you should already know that it relies on a blower motor to circulate air in your home. The trouble is, most HVAC blowers operate at a preset speed you can’t easily change. Although it’s possible to change the blower speed of most HVAC systems, it’s not a DIY process. Just for general information, here is an overview of how an HVAC technician would change the speed of most HVAC blower fans. Disconnect the Unit’s Power The first step to changing the blower’s speed is to disconnect its power supply. In some cases,...

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4 Benefits of Installing New Ductwork

August 15, 2022

Did you know that most ductwork needs to be replaced by the time it reaches the 25-year mark? Although you might be hesitant to replace your ductwork, there are some substantial benefits. 1. Improved Energy Efficiency Over time, ducts develop cracks and holes that cause air leakage. Leaky ducts waste energy and contribute to more expensive energy bills. Why heat or cool your Hayden, Indiana home more than you have to? Replace the ductwork and watch your energy bills get cheaper. 2. Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality Many people are surprised to learn that the EPA estimates that indoor...

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Sally Barlow

02:29 24 Feb 23

Technician arrived quickly and solved the problem. Courteous and knowledgeable! Definitely will call them again and recommend to others.

Jon Flowers

23:52 15 Feb 23

We had a small gas leak next to our water heater which obviously caused a little scare. I called Borders and within 2 hours of the initial call had made it out to the property and repaired the leak with no issues. From initial contact with the miss who answered the phone, Natalie, to the service representative who came out to fix the issue, Jason, they were incredibly professional, polite and most importantly genuine. I felt like I was talking to real people who actually cared to listen. Could not recommend them more!

Sally Albert

16:44 23 Oct 22

From my initial phone call with Natalie to the actual service call with Matt, the service was superb in every way. I highly recommend Border for your heating system needs.

Christina Williams

04:56 26 Sep 22

I had been nursing the original furnace in my home for a few years now. It was 28+ years old and starting to need a little more than just filters and as it turned out was a Border original. Border came to my home, gave an estimate and I went with them. I had a new furnace and ac installed for the home. It was not only more affordable than anyone else, the installers were professional and very thorough and clean! They even cleaned up my laundry room cleaner than I keep it after they were done. I was so happy with the entire process.So far I have only had to run the ac which was amazing this summer and now I am ready to switch over to the furnace. I would totally recommend this company for all your heating and cooling needs.

Margaret Joseph

18:00 16 Aug 22

I love this company.I called for repair of my air conditioner and the guy who installed it said I needed a part that he did not have.I called Borders they came right now it was under warranty and there was no charge. I will only use Borders, and John Roman, is the Man! He is very professional, knowledgeable and nice.Oh and by the way they do cleaning of the fireplaces which I’m having that done later.

Ron W

17:13 28 Jul 22

I came home yesterday evening and my wife told me the A/C wasn't working properly. As always seems to be the case when things stop working, the timing was perfect (not). It was over 90 degrees outside and the next several days were supposed to be 100. AND our daughter and her husband were coming up the following day to visit for the next several days (of course).Our good friends had recommended Border to us and we'd always heard great things about them from other people. So we called and spoke to their after hours dispatcher who told us that their on-call technician, Matt, was on another call but would call us back when he was done.Around 9pm, Matt called. He was very nice and initially tried to help us over the phone to help save us the expense of having to pay for a service call. However, once he realized that we'd done everything possible to resolve the issue, he said he'd be right over.When he arrived, he was very polite and very thorough. He checked everything and explained what he was doing as he went. He finally found that the main A/C capacitor had gone bad and promptly replaced it. Our A/C now works perfectly!My wife and I were very impressed with the level of service provided by Border Sheet Metal. We were also very grateful to have such a nice, knowledgeable technician come to our house late at night and fix our A/C in time for our daughter's arrival. We will recommend them to all of our friends and family and have become customers for life.Ron and Diane WeberCoeur d'Alene

Heather Livergood

22:30 21 Jul 22

Good price, dependable and outstanding service. They replaced our old AC unit-our new Lennox AC unit is quieter and is so efficient. Thank you Border sheet Metal😊

Katie Jarstad

16:40 10 Jul 22

We have been using Border for over 10 years to service our heat pump/furnace. After they did their yearly tuneup in early June, my heat pump decided to die! It was 100% nothing to do with them, just my heat pump reached the end of it’s lifespan (13 years) made worse by the way our zoning system which was installed initially by another company. Border limped it along for years and when the compressor broke 4th of July weekend and the first warm weather we had…..they came to the rescue. I think they felt bad for us and knew we made an effort to maintain our equipment over the years. I spent the holiday weekend trying to line up bids for an A/C instead of a heat pump, with the plan to continue to limp along my gas furnace. Border even came out a few times after hours and tried to limp it along, but no luck. Because I have ALWAYS been so impressed with their quick responses, I knew I would only use them for future maintenance, this meant I wanted to buy the equipment they sell. This means Lennox. The 5th of July we came up with a plan to get a Lennox A/C, new furnace, smart thermostat, and zone improvement. I decided I didn’t want to be replacing the furnace next year and our thermostat was already trying to die. Yes, there was a pretty chunk of savings gone overnight! However, in 3 days I had the entire thing replaced!!! Other companies were not going to be able to do that till the end of August!! No way, would summer be any fun, without A/C, but also in a supply shortage and labor shortage, it is to be expected. Again, this is why I am SO HAPPY with Border. I have a new amazing Lennox system and I’m kicking back enjoying the cool air! Thanks again!!

robert thomas

14:04 15 Jun 22

The Best Sheet metal and Heating Company in the Northwest. Can't get better than Greg, Brian and the guys.

Russ Livergood

14:29 01 Apr 22

Excellent installation of Lennox air added to existing heating system at best price I found, plus 10% Costco shop card.

ric eittreim

02:15 02 Mar 22

Border Sheet Metal's technician was the most skilled and knowledgable repairman possible. His understanding of a furnace was astonishing. I called three companies when our furnace stopped on a very cold day. One (the original installer) did not have our install in their new system and had to "check" and call back. Another sent a technician that misinterpreted the error codes and wanted to charge us over $1,000 and could not repair the system that day. Then Border Sheet Metal offered to send someone over for a 2nd opinion. The difference was astounding. The Border technician found the problem, fixed it and corrected two other problems and had the furnace running just fine. (no circuit board needed!). Polite, professional and the best customer service you could want. Highly recommend this company.

Christopher Williams

23:00 04 Feb 22

My house was cold. These guys came. My house is now warm. Five stars!

Jacki DePriest

19:45 15 Jan 22

We just had the Borders crew install a heat pump and furnace. We have tried to use them for all our heating and water heater work over the last 20 years. They have never failed us and always exceed our expectations. Lea Ann, Tyler, Tim and Dave all work so well together to estimate, schedule, install, explain and get our rebates all submitted. I can't imagine any better service from a company! Thank you

T Mackin

15:58 05 May 21

From LeAnne to Dave all the way through installing and rebates for the equipment, everything went smoothly. I appreciate the professionalism and service very much, highly recommended company, thank you!

Wile E Coyote

21:04 27 Apr 21

Great company! They really care.I accidentally posted they weren't taking new bids but it was actually a competitor. (Check before posting.😣 Sorry)Thank you Border Sheet Metal.

Bryan Riga

04:59 10 Feb 21

This place is the best in town. Greg and Lea Ann are great to work with and show pride in their business. You name it involving ducting and HVAC they have done it for me. I would not go to another HVAC company in town. I have done business with all of their competitors and not impressed. Stay away from Bills and Trademark.

Anna Moos

22:28 04 Feb 21

Fast and excellent customer sercice. We love borders! We would never use anyone else. They are the best.

Krystie Bartlett

05:54 04 Feb 21

We bought our house not knowing the current furnace was 100% out of commission. I called around to get quotes, but they were the only company that would give us the time & day. Since then, they have made sure we were taken care of & warm. I would recommend them over & over.

Gary Day

03:10 24 May 20

Fast, reliable service at a great price

Diana Raess

17:06 19 May 20

Excellent Customer Service, from calling the office and setting up Service Call with Jessica, to having our Wonderful Tech, John, arrive promptly as promised. John was extremely knowledgeable and Professional, addressing all our questions and concerns. We highly recommend Border Heating and Cooling for all your needs. KUDOS to Border Heating and Cooling for your great Staff and Service!!

Sandy Goldsmith

00:48 13 Feb 20

I've been doing business with Border Sheet Metal for five years. I'm not sure why I've not written a review til now because it has always been well deserved. Everyone I've ever dealt with is fantastic, right down to the wonderful woman that answers the phone and schedules appointments. They've always taken care of my primary residence and today was their first appointment at my rental. And again the service was phenomenal. The heater is very old and Bryant gave it some TLC and says it should be good for 4-5 more years, but did tell me to start saving my pennies. I will. And when that time comes Border Sheet Metal will be installing the new system. Guaranteed. Thank you to all of you for always going above and beyond. Great prices too!!

Michael Nelson

01:11 09 Dec 19

Upon doing business with Border Sheet Metal and Heating, you recognize that quality is a value. They have service that was prompt and attentive which focused not on making a profit. We were provided multiple options and had excellent communication after service.They have our continued business and we'll continue to share positive reviews with others.

Amy Riordan

19:45 20 Nov 19

They installed a gas line for our dryer and did an AMAZING job. They even moved in the new dryer for us!

dipfalls .

20:23 17 Nov 19

On time, clean, respectful crew!! Recommend for all.

Connie Lewis

22:33 13 Oct 19

Always professional and helpful. Our heat stopped working. Got an appt right away amd tech missed my father the first time and made the trip back out. Got heat again that day. So thankful!!!!!

Cynthia Powers

14:16 08 Oct 19

Great service! Responsive, polite, knowledgeable and professional. Cost for repair was reasonable and quick.

Chris Coscia

16:51 29 Jul 19

Very professional installers, very good prices, and neat been clean work performed.

Ryta Fofanoff

00:02 11 Jul 19

Super company and staff. 😊

Chris Nolte

22:29 27 Jun 19

Lea Ann and her team are fantastic!

Deborah Neeleman

06:28 18 May 19

Ken provided outstanding service during annual maintenance of our HVAC system. My fireplace practically looks new and functions so much better after his thorough cleaning of the logs and components. He took special care to keep his work area clean and even gave my husband good tips on local fishing holes. We can highly recommend Ken at Border Sheet Metal.

Mary Crosby

16:32 12 May 19

Love this company! They installed heating for me and went above and beyond! The house was old and needed some brave men to crawl in the crawl space! Now they are doing my AC! Great guys! Great company!

Rich Cower

01:50 23 Mar 19

These guys do good work.

Michael Lederman

21:05 01 Jun 18

Great fast service.

Corbin Ash

22:33 22 Nov 17

Awesome company with family values. Great customer service. Amazing install team.

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