Dehumidifiers 101: What This Appliance Does and Why You Need One

You love how comfortable you feel in your home. But recently, you’ve noticed moisture creeping along your walls, floors, and other surfaces. You’ve tried to dry off the surfaces, circulate more air throughout your home, and even keep fans running after you shower. Despite your best efforts to keep the areas dry, moisture still clings to your walls and flat …

HOW A ADD-ON HEAT PUMP WORKS

You might think of the add-on heat pump as an air conditioner that can operate in either direction. It consists of an inside and outside unit, each containing a coil.  The outside unit has a compressor.  Both coils are connected by tubing, and inside the tubing is liquid refrigerant, which has the ability to absorb and release heat. In the summer, warm …

OPPD proposes higher monthly service charge, but average users won’t see higher bills

Residential customers of the Omaha Public Power District could see big changes soon in how they’re billed for electricity. OPPD is proposing to raise the monthly fixed service charge for residential customers while charging proportionately less for actual usage. It’s a response to the same market and regulatory forces that led to a budget shortfall this year. The district will …

G-Force Tips: The Biggest Mistakes Omaha Homeowners Make in The Summer

As the temperatures outside rise, so do the energy bills. Your air conditioner is probably the biggest consumer of electricity in your home, even more than your furnace in the winter. This means it’s also probably the most expensive. And if you make some of the most common mistakes homeowners make, it’s costing you more than it should. Getzschman Heating …

G-Force Money Saving Tips For Your Summer Vacation

You’re already going to be spending a lot while on vacation, so why let your Omaha area home continue to suck money when you’re not even there! Before heading out of town for a summer trip, make sure to follow these Getzschman Heating & Cooling tips and save big. Adjust Your Thermostat Don’t turn it off completely. That will cause …