by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Air Conditioner, Cooling, Cost Efficiency, Energy Efficiency
The most important advanced A/C technology is high efficiency. You can tell if an air conditioner is efficient based on its seasonal energy efficiency ratio, or SEER. The minimum allowed today is 13 SEER, but the most efficient options achieve incredible SEER ratings...
by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Cooling, Cost Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Insulation
Many people realize that heat rises, and therefore, attic insulation is very important for keeping heat in during the winter. However, due to the hot temperatures that can develop in the attic, its insulation is also important for keeping the heat out during the...
by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Cooling, Cost Efficiency
A nice breeze can help you cool off and stay cool, even on a hot summer day. This is called the windchill effect, which Omaha and Council Bluffs homeowners associate more with the winter windchill factor. When the outside temperature is rising this summer, create a...
by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Cost Efficiency, Energy Efficiency
You may believe there isn’t much you can do to control energy costs if you want to keep your family comfortable through the cold winters and hot summers. While it’s true that you can’t control the price of the energy you use to heat and cool your home, you have a lot...
by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Cost Efficiency, Energy Efficiency
There was a nice little surprise in the “fiscal cliff” deal that Congress reached in January: The energy tax credits for homeowners who buy energy-efficient home comfort systems was restored. Although credits for geothermal, solar and other upgrades were still in...
by Courtney | Feb 9, 2017 | Cost Efficiency
At Fred’s Heating and Air, we know the importance of arriving at your home prepared to handle any issue affecting your furnace performance. It’s just as important that you be prepared for our arrival, especially if we’re making an annual service visit. We want this...
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