The brothers behind the name have quite a history in Omaha and in the heating and cooling industry. You may know about their quality work, but do you know how they built this business? Here’s the Getzschman story and why it helps them better serve your heating and cooling needs.
Getzschman Company Timeline
Scott, Ron, and David’s father first opened the original business in 1960. Back then it was called Getzschman Heating & Sheet Metal. The company focused on air conditioning and heating, but still employed many of the same fundamental operations as it still does today. All three sons started out working in the family business at a young age, and still remain involved today. In 1998 Lennox bought the company and the Getzschman patriarch was able to retire. The brothers still managed the business for several years, until 2004 when they decided to buy the business back and have full ownership once again.
How The Brothers Found Their Way
While each brother took his own path, each led them back to their family business, Getzschman Heating & Cooling. All three brothers started working at the company by the time they were 12 years old, doing almost every job they employ. From service requests to system installation, the brothers have done it all. It’s taught hem a lot over the years, and the brother literally know the heating and cooling business from top to bottom.
Their Business Foundation
From beginning to present, the company is built on honesty and integrity. Their policy has always been to put the homeowner first. They’ve always employed a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and still stand by that today. The brothers credit the fact that they each head a different department to the great success of the business in recent years. It has allowed them to be more efficient when it comes to their work, and has allowed them to have an even more personal relationship with their customers, which helps them focus on their customers’ needs. Every single customer is important to the brothers, big or small, and that’s never going to change.
Call the technicians you can trust with your house keys at (402) 235-6727 for the best heating and cooling service in Nebraska.
If you are noticing more dust in your home, uneven airflow, or lingering indoor air quality issues, it may be time to get your air ducts cleaned. In Omaha, seasonal temperature swings and heavy HVAC use can cause dust, allergens, and debris to build up inside your ductwork over time. Knowing when and why to get your air ducts cleaned can help improve indoor air quality, support efficient heating and cooling, and create a more comfortable home year-round.
Insects and Animals Could be Stuck in Your Ducts
While it’s not pretty to think about, unfortunately the truth is that insects and rodents can be found in almost every house. And many times they like to stick to small dark spaces, like your home’s air ducts. Not only could you have dead animals and bugs, but their feces too. If that’s the case, the air being pumped into your home could contain particles and pollution.
Trapped Dust and Debris
Every home has its fair share of dust, but it’s easy to get rid of the dust you see on shelves and lamps. It’s not so easy to get rid of the dust and debris that piles up in your air ducts, though. A person can shed more than a million tiny skin particles every day. Think of how much dust your family can create in just a week. Then consider that we usually only clean out air ducts every few years. That’s a lot of dust particles being redistributed throughout your home over those few years.
Read more about how air duct cleaning can help increase your home’s indoor air quality on our blog.
Mold Spores Grow Off of Trapped Dust Particles
Mold and bacteria can also be a problem in your air ducts. Mold and bacteria can feed off of the dust and debris built up over the years, and thrive in dark cool spaces like air ducts. And they can really be an issue if you’ve had water damage in the last few years. If left untreated, mold and bacteria can get into your home’s air and cause of host of health problems for your family.
Call Getzschman today for a free estimate on air duct cleaning services for your home.
The summer is starting to heat up, which means your Omaha area home’s air conditioner is going to be working full throttle now. The harder it has to work, the more energy it’s using to cool your home, and the more likely it is to need repair. Now is the perfect time to consider installing a high efficiency air conditioning and furnace system. Getzschman Heating & Cooling explains how it could benefit your home.
It Will Cost You Less In The Long Run
Installing a brand new system isn’t always cheap, but it will cost you less in the long run. Older, less efficient systems require often air conditioning repair and maintenance, which can add up over time. New high efficiency systems are more efficient and durable, though. This means they require less energy to keep your home comfortable, saving you money when it comes to your energy bills, especially since air conditioners consume more energy than any other piece of equipment in your home.
High efficiency systems with high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratings, or SEERs, sometimes come with incentives and rebates, as well. Many name brand manufacturers offer rebates, and sometimes the government offers incentives, like tax breaks. These offers can drastically reduce the cost of a new system if you take advantage of them.
You’ll Be More Comfortable in Your Home
Like we mentioned above, high efficiency systems are usually much more efficient than old models. They can provide your home with a more consistent temperature throughout your home thanks to a more even airflow. This means you’ll be more comfortable wherever you are in your home.
High efficiency systems can also remove moisture from the air more effectively. These systems are more controlled, running longer cycles at lower temperatures. This helps cool the air more comfortably, and can deter mold and other airborne problems.
Your Home Will Be Greener
Since high efficiency systems consume less energy, they are also better for the environment. These systems emit fewer greenhouse gases and use less fossil fuel because they take less energy to operate. Not only will you be helping your wallet, but your community as well.
For more air conditioning tips or services, call the technicians you can trust at Getzschman Heating & Cooling at (402) 235-6727.
Outdoor AC units are nice when you are inside your Omaha area home. But when you’re spending a lot of time outdoors, like in the summer, they can be an eyesore. Here are a few ways to camouflage your AC unit that might make you forget it’s even there! But after you beautify them, don’t forget to take care of your AC units with regular maintenance from Getzschman Heating & Cooling.
Use a Partial Fence to Hide Your AC Unit
Fences are made to keep unwanted attention out, which makes them perfect for concealing an eyesore. But this project requires much less material & time. Pick a type of fencing that harmonizes with your home, be it a picket fence or a lattice screen. You’ll need roughly two, 9-12 square feet slabs if you want to cover two sides of your unit.
Add Some Strategic Greenery to Your Yard As a Distraction
One issue with covering up AC units is that they require 2-3 feet of room around them, to allow air to circulate. They also push out a steady flow of hot air when they’re running, which can inhibit many types of plants from growing. Keeping this in mind, a good idea is to attract attention somewhere else with strategic landscaping. Group some of the fine textured plants around your air conditioning unit, and then create a focal point a few feet down from there, using bolder shaped and sized plants. This strategy is simple and effective, because plants with bigger leaves and dramatic shapes draw more attention than plants with fine textures and leaves. For even more camouflage, combine strategically placed landscaping with a partial fence.
Want more ways to conceal eyesores around your home? Read our G-Force blog post on hiding ugly wall vents.
Use a Pallet to Add Character While You Disguise
Add character, and camouflage at the same time with this pallet idea from Pinterest. It’s a double whammy! It doesn’t even need to be a new pallet. Use an old pallet that’s lying around. Paint it to complement your home’s exterior and your landscaping. To add even more character, add a flower box at the top. Then just place it strategically in front of your AC unit and watch it turn from eyesore to adorable nook.
For more air conditioning tips or services, call the technicians you can trust at Getzschman Heating & Cooling at (402) 235-6727.
Programmable thermostats are wonderful tools! Not only do they increase your home’s indoor air quality, but they help you save money and energy by automatically changing your home's temperature to meet your needs. The experts at Getzschman Heating and Cooling recommend using one of these for your home.
Establishing the Right Balance for Your Programmable Thermostat
When you're not at home, you can keep your Omaha area home a bit warmer (or cooler). Just before you're set to get home from work or the kids get off the bus, the temperature automatically returns to more comfortable levels. Getting the balance right in the spring can be tricky. With warm days and cool nights, it takes a little tinkering to get the settings just right.
The Two Main Types of Programmable Thermostats
There are two main types of programmable thermostats for homes. 5/2 units allow you to have one weekday setting and another for weekends, while 7-day programmables allow you to have a unique setting for each day of the week. Below, we've provided samples for thermostat schedules for both weekends and weekdays. If you have unique needs, such as always getting home late after book club on Thursdays or you get up early to run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, make sure you take that into account with your settings.
Getzschman’s Weekday Spring Thermostat Schedule
- 6:00 AM 70 degrees. This way, you'll be comfortable and warm when you step out of bed in the morning.
- 8:00 AM Decrease temperature to 65 degrees. Since no one's home while you're at work, save a few dollars on your heating bill by letting the house stay a bit chillier. And don't worry about pets—with their thick fur, they're comfortable at much cooler temperatures.
- 5:00 PM Increase temperature to 70 degrees. Once you get home from work, the house will be cozy and comfortable once more.
- 11:00 PM Decrease temperature to 67 degrees. While you don't want to go as chilly as you do during the day, there's no need to keep the house so warm when you're curled up under blankets. Besides, research shows people sleep better when it's cool.
Programmable Thermostat Suggestions for the Weeks
Then the whole cycle starts again with a warm-up back to 70 to start your day. But when it comes to weekends, you might have a completely different schedule. Maybe you'll be home all day, so it needs to stay a constant 70 degrees. Maybe you wake up later, so you can keep the home a little cooler longer. Whatever your needs, your programmable thermostat can keep you comfortable while saving money.
For more information on how to set your thermostat or to install one of these handy units, contact Getzschman Heating and Cooling at (402) 235-6727. We will help you look through your options and find the thermostat and the settings schedule that's right for you.
What exactly is a heat pump and how is it different from an air conditioner? The main difference is that a heat pump can cool a home just like an air conditioner, but it can also function as a furnace to heat the home. Heat pumps and air conditioners function in a very similar way. An air conditioner transfers heat from the home to the AC unit where it is dissipated into the air. What happens is the refrigerant is pumped into a compressor where the molecules are pushed together causing the temperature of the gas to rise (as well as the pressure). When the refrigerant gets pushed into the condenser, it is changed into a liquid and cools significantly. When the cool liquid enters the evaporator inside your home, it uses the heat in your home to convert itself back into a gas. When it leaves to go to the compressor, it takes the heat from the home with it, thus, cooling the home.
A heat pump does basically the same thing to cool your home, but it is also designed to reverse the process and take heat from outside the home and move it inside. So in warm weather you can run your heat pump like an air conditioner and when the weather turns cold, you can change it over to run like a heater. The refrigerant liquid is converted into a gas outside the home and as it completes the conversion, it pulls any heat from the outside and brings it into the home.
So why hasn’t everyone switched to heat pumps? Heat pumps are most efficient around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. As the temperature drops, the heat pump has to work harder to keep your home warm. By the time the temperature drops to 37 degrees Fahrenheit, the heat pump has to work nonstop. Air-source heat pumps aren’t efficient enough in climates with temperatures below 30 degrees. Heat pumps cannot heat a house sufficiently in those extremely cold temperatures. You will find that heat pumps are more popular and make more sense in milder parts of the country where the winters don’t get so cold. Because heat pumps simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it, you’ll save money on your energy bills each month. They are also more environmentally friendly than a gas burning furnace. But up north, like here in the Omaha area, the furnace/air conditioner combination makes more sense.