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Welcome to the Fred’s Heating and Air blog, where we share insights, tips, and the latest in HVAC technology to keep you informed and comfortable. Our expert team is passionate about creating a space where homeowners and businesses can discover valuable information on heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality. From energy-efficient solutions to maintenance tips, we aim to empower you to make informed decisions about your HVAC systems. Stay tuned for regular updates, industry trends, and stories from the field. At Fred’s Heating and Air, we’re not just about keeping you cozy – we’re about keeping you well-informed too.
Be Ready When the Power Goes Out in Your Omaha Home
Like any region of the United States, Omaha can experience power outages due to severe storms or system overload. It’s better to assume this can happen at any time than to be caught unprepared when the power goes out. Handling the heat Air conditioner use is one cause...
Superior Heating and Cooling Service Makes Fred’s the Company to Call
Winter temperatures in Omaha and Council Bluffs can drop greatly, while summer temps can rise to pretty steep heights. In order to keep your family comfortable all year round, you need the assistance of a heating and cooling service with well-trained HVAC...
Duct Sealing: Keep the Conditioned Air Flowing Year-Round
As an Omaha or Council Bluffs homeowner, you work hard to maintain and improve the quality of your home. A part of such maintenance includes taking energy-saving precautions like buying the right air filters and installing efficient insulation. To keep the air you pay...
Boost Indoor Air Quality: Make Your Council Bluffs Home a Haven When It’s Hot
When heat and humidity levels start to soar in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area, daily tasks can seem extra energy depleting. The body works harder just to stay cool during the summer, so it’s no surprise if you feel less energetic. When a person has a chance each...
Does a Heat Pump Cooling System Need Special Attention?
It’s pretty simple — if your Omaha or Council Bluffs heat pump is operating efficiently, it’ll save you energy. There are certain things you can do to ensure your heat pump cooling system is running effectively. For instance, you shouldn’t set the thermostat on your...
Home Energy Tax Credits Will Ease the Pain of an Ailing A/C
Are you afraid your ailing air conditioner won’t make it through the summer? Home energy tax credits could help ease the pain of replacing your unit, even saving you money in the long term. But how? Federal tax credits Home energy tax credits were introduced to help...
Make Sure Your Omaha Home’s A/C Efficiency Is Up to Snuff
Your home uses up to 50 percent of its energy on your heating and cooling systems. Making sure your home A/C efficiency is at its best by effectively maintaining your HVAC equipment can not only show savings on your monthly energy bills, but it can also greatly...
Install a Dehumidifier to Help Take the Sweat Out of Summer
Dehumidifiers are an essential part of keeping your Omaha or Council Bluffs home comfortable year round. After all, air conditioning can only partly control the humidity of your home and only as a by-product as it cools air. But what are the benefits of dehumidifiers?...
The R-22 Refrigerant Phaseout Can Be Confusing — What You Need to Know
If you’ve heard about the R-22 refrigerant phaseout, you’re probably concerned with how it affects your current cooling system. Don’t be alarmed – in spite of the phaseout, you’ll be able to keep your current system running for some time to come. Despite R-22’s...
Advanced A/C Technology That Can Impact Your Omaha Home
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...