Ultimate Heating & Air, Inc

For over 20 years, Ultimate Heating & Air has been keeping Idaho residents and businesses comfortable, offering trust and reliability with every service call. Our team serves Boise, Kuna, Meridian, Nampa, and the entire Treasure Valley.  Dale and Lisa Whitney started the company in a two-car garage in March 2000, the same month their first child was born. Our business philosophy from the start was to provide exceptional customer service and to build lasting relationships with every service call.  Today, Ultimate Heating & Air employs over 40 highly trained and skilled full-time employees. Our in-house apprenticeship program, both locally and nationally recognized, is helping to foster a new generation of journeymen. We offer superior HVAC services designed to improve your indoor air quality and comfort.  Our licensed and insured team can replace, repair, and maintain a wide variety of models and brands. We can upgrade the HVAC system in your older home or business, or help with a new construction project from the ground up.  Our preventative maintenance agreements make it easy for you to keep your HVAC equipment running at peak efficiency. These agreements are tailor-made to meet your budget and needs. And if there ever is an issue with your system, we offer 24/7 emergency repair services so we can be there when you need us.

What Is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal energy is the heat from the earth. It can be found almost anywhere, including Idaho.  Geothermal heating capitalizes on the fact that temperatures in the Earth remain fairly constant when digging just a few feet below the surface. Whether you live somewhere where temperatures fluctuate or somewhere with a more constant temperature, the temperature below the surface stays relatively the same.  The upper part of the earth’s crust, roughly the first ten feet of ground, can maintain a temperature between about 50°F and 60°F. Geothermal heat pumps can use this energy to heat and cool buildings while using less energy than a typical HVAC system.  Geothermal heat pumps do not burn fossil fuels; instead they simply transfer heat from the earth to your home and back out. Because these pumps harness the earth’s available energy, they can save you anywhere from 30 to 70 percent on your bill over the next five to ten years.  Say it’s 5°F one night during the winter, and you have your thermostat set for a cozy 72°F in your home. It takes a lot less energy to reach your desired temperature if the starting point is 55°F using a geothermal heat pump.