4 Reasons to Get a Spring Tune-Up for your Air Conditioner

Spring is finally here and temperatures outside are rising. Goodbye winter! Although we will still have some evenings here in Omaha where the weather dips into the 40’s it looks like May is promising to bring us days with temperatures rising into the 70s. While we are anxious for sunshine and blue skies, we also want to keep our homes …

5-Star Heating and Cooling Service in Omaha

At Getzschman Heating and Air Conditioning, we’ve been serving Omaha and the surrounding areas since 1960. We take pride in our name and strive to honor it every day. Our reputation is at stake each and every day we serve you and no Getzschman takes that lightly. Today Getzschman Heating is one of Nebraska’s premier heating and air conditioning repair …

A Whole-House Humidifier Keeps the Doctor Away

In the colder months, most people notice that the air inside their homes seems dryer. Many people blame it on the chilly weather, but the culprit is actually a combination of lower humidity outside plus indoor heating. Because cold air has less capacity to hold moisture than warm air does, as outdoor temperatures drop, humidity levels drop as well. Add …

What’s That Smell? 5 Furnace Odors And What They Mean

Whenever you turn on your furnace, you expect your unit to circulate clean, fresh air throughout your house. On a regular day, you might not even notice your furnace at all, as it runs quietly and efficiently. Lately, you’ve noticed an unusual smell emanating from your machine. Sometimes, the odor overwhelms you and your family, and other times, you only …

5 Common Winter Heating Problems

Now that the temperatures are dropping, it’s time to turn off the air conditioner and prepare for the chilly winter. As you pile up the blankets and dust off your winter coats, you may fire up the heater and settle in for a cozy winter inside. But even if your heater worked perfectly last year, it may have a few …

Is Geothermal Energy the Future of Home Heating?

As scientists and policy makers gain knew knowledge about climate change, there’s increasing focus on developing and implementing eco-friendly ways of producing energy. One proposed and promoted solution is geothermal energy. In fact, quite a few homeowners already use this type of system to heat and cool their houses. Are you curious about how viable geothermal energy is as an …

Want Cleaner Air? Go the Natural Route

Does the air in your home or office seem a little stuffy? Do you experience more allergies indoors than you do outdoors? Odds are your home or business’s air quality is poor. If you want to make your indoor air cleaner, you likely want to do it as naturally as possible. In our previous blog, “7 Houseplants That Can Help …

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 …

Keep Getting Sick? Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

Do you suspect that the air in your home is making you sick? If you have health problems that improve when you leave your house and worsen when you return, you might be right. You need to take steps to better your air quality. You have probably heard about air quality problems like asbestos, second-hand smoke, and radon. These issues …

7 Houseplants That Can Help You Breathe Easier

Did you know that indoor air is typically more polluted than outdoor air? Everyday items such as furniture, upholstery, cleaning products and even synthetic building materials can emit toxic chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde into your home. Yuck! Luckily, the Getzschman Heating and Cooling team has an affordable and aesthetically pleasing way to combat these dangerous chemicals in your home: …