High-Efficiency Furnace Shopping Tips for Homeowners

Shopping for a new furnace this winter season? Today’s furnaces are more complicated than furnaces of the past. To help you navigate the confusion, here are some buying tips for high-efficiency furnaces from the G-Force team: Understand Energy-Efficiency Ratings Energy-efficiency measurements communicate how efficiently fuel is burned and how much energy, such as electricity, is required to operate blowers that …

Furnace Troubleshooting – What to Do First

October is almost over and chilly weather is on the way. What do you do that first chilly morning when you go to turn on the heat but it’s not working? Before you call a heating and cooling technician, here are some furnace troubleshooting tips from the G-Force team that may solve your issue without having to pay for a …

Furnace Filters: Just the Facts, Ma’am

As a homeowner, you depend on your furnace to regulate a comfortable temperature for you and your family. This is especially true as the winter months draw nearer. But what can you do to maintain your system’s integrity between those all-important professional tune-ups? The answer: regularly change your furnace filter! Read on for more important furnace filter facts from the …

Frozen Pizza, Frozen Yogurt, Frozen Pipes – Which Is Not Like the Other?

There are lots of things in this world that are pleasing when you think of frozen things. Ice cream is tasty, ice skating is fun, and ice cubes keep your drinks cold in the summer. But in the winter, there is a certain kind of frozen you just can’t “Let it Go.”  That would be frozen pipes in your home, …

How to Be Safe When Using a Space Heater

Sometimes a new furnace or ductwork just isn’t in the budget in time for heating season. Many people then rely on supplemental heating from space heaters. These tiny, but mighty gadgets can be a convenient source of heat when you’re in a pinch. Unfortunately they can also increase the risk of electric shock or fire hazard if used incorrectly. So …

Furnace Smells & Noises – When to Be Concerned

Furnace season in Omaha is finally here. When you flip on your heater for the first time in nearly a year, you might experience some odors and noises. Not all are something to be necessarily concerned about though. Getzschman Heating & Cooling covers some of the furnace basics, and which noises and odors you should look out for and give …

3 Heating Myths Busted

As the thermometer outside drops, the need to crank the heat indoors grows. Everyone wants the comfort of the heat, but without the high energy bills that accompany that luxury. Many homeowners rely on heating myths to try to cut the costs associated with turning up their furnace, but many of these are just that – myths. Getzschman Heating & …

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 …

What’s the Difference Between a Heat Pump & Furnace?

Here in the Midwest, heating and cooling your home efficiently is very important. We experience the extreme high and lows and everything in between. That means a large part of our monthly utility bills is made up of heating and cooling expenses. So when you’re looking for the best heating and cooling system for your home, it’s always best to …

5 Things to Have on Hand in Case You Lose Power in a Winter Storm

This time of the year Omaha and the surrounding areas can be a beautiful winter wonderland. On occasion, it can also turn into a nightmare when a massive storm rolls through knocking out power lines and electricity to homes in the area. It’s always best to be prepared for this scenario. Here’s what you need in order to get through …