Simply the best Plumbing, heating and air conditioning company serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa and the surrounding areas. At Drake Mechanical, we pride ourselves on service. When you need a new air conditioning system, an old water heater repairedor a new water heater installed, or even just need your drains cleaned, Drake Mechanical is the obvious choice for all of your Plumbing, heating andair conditioning (HVAC),boiler and drain cleaning needs. We have 24/7-365 (366 on a leap year) day live customer service, keep up-to-date with the latest cutting edge tools and training to save you time and money, we are Licensed, Bonded and Insured, and we always leave the work area cleaner than we found it. Drake Mechanical, the home of the true one year guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your new Bryant heating and cooling equipment in the first year we will buy it back. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Avoid fly by night companies: We've been serving the Treasure Valley and beyond since 1909 - what other heating, Furnace Repairs, air conditioning, drain cleaning and plumbing company can say that! Don't just trust any company that comes into your home, our technicians are Certified by Homeland Security. We serve the entire Treasure Valley: So if you need Heating andAir Conditioning Repair in Boise, Plumbing piping or plumbing fixtures and faucet Installation in Eagle, your drains cleaned or a new Water Heater in Caldwell, A new well pump installed in Middleton, Furnace filters in Meridian or your Boiler repaired in Kuna, A new Gas furnace in Boise or an Electric Furnace in Caldwell or Nampa, Drake Mechanical is here to serve you. No job is too big or too small!
"Came to my house same day I called. John got right to the issue and fixed it. We were very pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of the tecnician."
Enid L on November 2022
Simply the best Plumbing, heating and air conditioning company serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa and the surrounding areas. At Drake Mechanical, we pride ourselves on service. When you need a new air conditioning system, an old water heater repairedor a new water heater installed, or even just need your drains cleaned, Drake Mechanical is the obvious choice for all of your Plumbing, heating andair conditioning (HVAC),boiler and drain cleaning needs. We have 24/7-365 (366 on a leap year) day live customer service, keep up-to-date with the latest cutting edge tools and training to save you time and money, we are Licensed, Bonded and Insured, and we always leave the work area cleaner than we found it. Drake Mechanical, the home of the true one year guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your new Bryant heating and cooling equipment in the first year we will buy it back. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Avoid fly by night companies: We've been serving the Treasure Valley and beyond since 1909 - what other heating, Furnace Repairs, air conditioning, drain cleaning and plumbing company can say that! Don't just trust any company that comes into your home, our technicians are Certified by Homeland Security. We serve the entire Treasure Valley: So if you need Heating andAir Conditioning Repair in Boise, Plumbing piping or plumbing fixtures and faucet Installation in Eagle, your drains cleaned or a new Water Heater in Caldwell, A new well pump installed in Middleton, Furnace filters in Meridian or your Boiler repaired in Kuna, A new Gas furnace in Boise or an Electric Furnace in Caldwell or Nampa, Drake Mechanical is here to serve you. No job is too big or too small!
"Came to my house same day I called. John got right to the issue and fixed it. We were very pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of the tecnician."
Enid L on November 2022
To buy heating oil for your house, contact local heating oil companies to compare prices and place an order once you decide on a supplier. The company will have to deliver your heating oil in a truck designed to carry and dispense heating oil safely. Call and order your heating oil early enough to have your oil delivered before you need to start using it for home heating.
On average, you’ll need about two gallons of oil per day to heat your house when it’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Most oil tank capacity is about 275 gallons, and heating your house with two gallons of oil per day will last about four and a half months. This consumption will vary depending on the climate and average temperature in your location. For example, if the winters are longer and colder where you live, you’ll probably need to refill your oil tank at least once to get through the winter.
You save money on heating oil in a few ways:
Make sure your home is well insulated and sealed against drafts and heat leakage.
Use a thermostat that’s working properly and calibrated accurately.
Increase energy efficiency by insulating your basement and attic.
Turn down your thermostat a few degrees.
Program your thermostat to lower the heat when you’re not home.
Order heating oil during the off-season when prices are likely to be lower.
Summer months tend to be when heating oil prices are lowest because of decreased demand. Buying heating oil during the off-season also prepares you for when the weather gets cold, and you need to start using the oil to heat your home. Although heating oil prices will fluctuate, it’s best to avoid purchasing between September and April, as that's the peak season for heating oil demand.
Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.