Humidity and How to Control It in Your Home

It’s no secret that optimal humidity levels can make your home more comfortable, especially during the coldest and warmest parts of the year. Humidity can also affect your health and that of your family, both directly and indirectly. The team at Getzschman put together this humidity guide to help you stay healthy and feel comfortable year round. Ideal Humidity Levels Humidity …

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Top 7 Easiest Energy Saving Tips

When the outside temperature drops extensively your heating system works nearly twice as hard to keep you comfortable. This means you see a huge spike on your energy bills. Sounds like an unavoidable expense right? Wrong. While your bill might rise up a little, it doesn’t have to skyrocket. There are things you can do to keep your bill from …

Maximize Your Programmable Thermostat Savings in 5 Easy Steps

Did you know that you can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling costs by utilizing a programmable thermostat? At Getzschman Heating and Air Conditioning, we like to help our customers save as much money as possible on heating and cooling costs, so we’re breaking down the details on how to save with your programmable …

Houdini-Like Ways Cool Air Is Escaping from Your Home

It can be tough to stay cool during summer – and it’s even more difficult when your house is leaking cold air. Unfortunately, finding and fixing cold air leaks can be tricky. Our technicians at Getzschman see these problems all the time, so they put together this list of common escape routes for air so you’ll know where to look. …

6 Simple Tips to Beat the Heat This Summer

When summertime rolls around, thoughts of swimming, picnics, and barbecues come to mind. But there’s one thing we just can’t seem to welcome with open arms: the ever-rising summer heat. Let’s face it: it’s hot out and will only get hotter as the months roll on. But there’s no need to feel helpless against the sun’s relentless rays! Below are …

3 Signs Your AC Unit Is On Its Last Leg

Hot weather is descending on us faster than an Olympic sprinter. The A/C unit is one of the most effective methods for keeping a building cool. The last thing you want is for the equipment to fail in the middle of a heat wave. Here are three signals it is time to replace the machine itself. Related Read: AC Troubleshooting: …

What Is My SEER Rating & Why Does It Matter?

  Air conditioners all have an energy efficiency rating. It’s called a SEER rating. A SEER rating is defined as Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The rating is determined by the output of heat or air for each unit of energy the unit consumes. The higher the output, the higher the rating. Higher ratings indicate higher efficiency. Related Read: 4 Quick …

Seal & Insulate Your Ducts Now for a More Comfortable Furnace Season

Did you know sealing and insulating your ducts can improve efficiency by 20% or even more? Seriously. So why wouldn’t you start now?! Your air ducts that circulate the air in your home to-and-from a forced air furnace, central air conditioner, or heat pump are some of the biggest energy wasters. Without proper insulation, or if there are any holes …

How to Make Natural Ventilation Work In Your Home

Natural ventilation is a great way to keep your home cooler and less stuffy without the workings of an air conditioner. While an air conditioner can help keep your home cooler, it can’t always mimic the invigorating effects of natural air and wind. Getzschman Heating & Cooling understands that homeowners don’t want to have to run their air conditioners all …