Drake Mechanical Blog: Plumbing, Heating & AC Tips & Advice for Boise Homeowners

For Boise business owners and facility managers, the new year hasn't just brought cold Treasure Valley temperatures—it has brought a countdown. While many property owners are currently focused on keeping their buildings warm through the winter, a major regulatory...

When the sun goes down in the Treasure Valley and the temperatures drop well below freezing, your furnace becomes the most important piece of equipment in your home or business. Unfortunately, mechanical systems don't often choose a convenient Tuesday at noon to...

The holidays in the Treasure Valley are a special time. Whether you are in Boise, Meridian, or Nampa, the lights are up, the guest rooms are being prepared, and the kitchens are starting to smell like cinnamon and roast. But while you are focused on the guest list and...

It is officially December in the Treasure Valley, which means your home’s heating system is working overtime. There is nothing quite as stressful as hearing a strange rattle coming from the furnace or stepping into a lukewarm shower when it is freezing outside. When...

Every home seems to have that one room. Maybe it is the bonus room above the garage that feels like an icebox in the mornings. Perhaps it is a master bedroom addition that never quite gets warm enough, or a home office where you find yourself wearing a heavy sweater...

If you have lived in the Treasure Valley for long, you know this specific time of year well. It isn’t quite freezing yet, but it certainly isn’t warm. You might be running the heat in the morning and cracking a window by the afternoon. Because the weather is...

As a property manager in the Treasure Valley, your focus is on maximizing occupancy, maintaining property value, and minimizing owner headaches. But when a tenant calls in the middle of the night—or worse, a major system fails during a 100-degree Boise summer or a...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and in the Treasure Valley, that means welcoming loved ones into your home. While you're preparing the guest rooms and planning the menu, don't overlook one of the most critical elements of a smooth, stress-free hosting...

For those of us who call Boise and the Treasure Valley home, we know that fall signals more than just cooler temperatures and football—it marks the start of "inversion season." While the view from Bogus Basin is stunning when the valley is filled with fog, the air...

In a busy Boise home, the water heater is the unsung hero—quietly delivering the hot showers, clean dishes, and warm laundry you rely on every day. While a traditional tank water heater eventually bursts or leaks, a modern tankless unit tends to fail more subtly. It...

As the cool, crisp air settles over the Treasure Valley, every Boise homeowner begins the annual ritual of preparing for winter. For over a century, the team at Drake Mechanical has been helping our community stay warm, and we know that a reliable, efficient furnace...

In the Treasure Valley, the arrival of autumn means a frantic scramble to prepare for the first hard frost. The reality is that the best time to protect your home from winter is before the freezing temperatures set in. Waiting until the last minute can leave you...