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Ceiling Fans Help Save Money

Ceiling fans are an inexpensive way to add comfort to your home throughout the year. By operating your ceiling fans properly, you can cool off your home and save money at the same time by cutting down the use of your air conditioning. You can save on energy bills by placing ceiling fans throughout your home. When you're using a ceiling fan, you can then raise the thermostat setting, resulting in reduced air conditioning energy consumption up to 40% or more while still keeping your room cool. Summer = Counterclockwise Most ceiling fans have a clockwise setting and a counterclockwise setting, each appropriate for a different season. A ceiling fan’s direction in the summer should be rotating counterclockwise or forward to produce a cool breeze by the downward airflow. The thermostat won’t actually change but the room will seem several degrees cooler. During the summer, you should have your ceiling fans running on high with the air blowing down directly below the fan. Raise the temperature on your thermostat by a few degrees. Your ceiling fan doesn’t directly cool the air by itself, but it helps circulate the cool air better. Set the Fan Stand under the fan and turn it on. If you feel a breeze from the fan, then it's set on the summer setting, usually counterclockwise. Otherwise, turn off the fan, climb up near the base of the fan, and look for a little button or switch that sets the fan to run in the opposite direction. Flip the switch and turn the fan back on. You should now feel a nice breeze. When to Turn it Off Make sure to turn your ceiling fans off when you leave home. With a programmable thermostat, you can set your air conditioning unit to turn off and on based on when you’ll be home. Unfortunately, most ceiling fans don’t offer this feature; instead, you’ll have to turn them on and off yourself. If you’re worried you’ll forget to turn off the ceiling fans, include turning off the fans in your daily routine before you leave home. Turn off the lights and coffee pot, lock the doors, and turn off your ceiling fans. Contact Energy Star for more information on ceiling fan installation and usage. Contact an electrician to install a ceiling fan. ...read more

By R Mechanical Heating & Air (HVAC) August 07, 2015

plumbing services,Residential plumbing

With us, you are getting a company that knows you can't predict when a plumbing emergency will occur. That is why we offer 24/7 emergency service. You can also get FREE estimates, active military discounts, and senior discounts. ...read more

By Sanctus Plumbing December 24, 2014

Refrigeration, Ice Machines Omaha,Nebraska-Greater Omaha Refrigeration

Each day you wait around for service is another day your staff is left without the tools they need. Call us now for prompt service. From preventative maintenance to complete equipment replacements, we do it all! You can count on our professional technicians because we have 42 years of experience! From front display cases to deep freezes, your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Let us help you narrow down your options to help you find the perfect choice. There is a big difference between running out of supplies due to demand and running out of supplies because your food spoils. Make sure your refrigeration units are functioning at peak efficiency with our maintenance and repair services. Its easy to forget how important a constant supply of ice can be to your business until you supply is cut short! Make sure your machine can stand up to your needs with our services. From new installation to quick check-ups, your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Schedule service today and see how our expert technicians and years of dedicated service can meet and exceed your every expectation. Your staff needs the right appliances and equipment in order to give your customers the best in service. We have a variety of kitchen equipment in stock and ready to ship. Have a wine-o in the family? Or maybe your business or restaurant wants to offer perfectly chilled wine? Either way or expert installation team can give you the perfect wine room or cellar to meet your needs. If you're in the floristry business then you know how important refrigeration is to the preservation of quality flowers. Whether your existing system needs a little TLC or it's time for a complete upgrade, we can help. Starting a business is an exciting and expensive adventure. If you're new business owner, you may not have all the funds up front to purchase all of the equipment you need. We are open... Please contact us to schedule an appointment. ...read more

By Greater Omaha Refrigeration December 19, 2014

Read The Latest Newsletter from SOS Heating & Cooling

We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from SOS Heating & Cooling. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more

By SOS Heating & Cooling December 22, 2011

Omaha Plumbing Services

Omaha Express Plumbing services are guaranteed and we give same-day service and is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Our qualifiedplumberscan handle your emergency situations like a burst pipe or a blocked drain or any plumbing difficulty at that. Take the Omaha difference this time. You cannot afford to waste your money and wait for another frustration. Omaha Express Plumbing is with you all the time when plumbing troubles knock at your door. The areas we service are: drains clearing; hot water repairs; water filtering; toilet repairs; bathroom and kitchen plumbing renovations, and all otherplumbingmaintenance and repairs. Be on your guard always. Believe only in the companythat raises friendly, honest, and reliable team. Here only atOmaha Express Plumbing. Do not delay. Call us now! ...read more

By Omaha Express Plumbing September 18, 2010

How to Use your FIre Pots

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By Ewin's Patio Furniture Showroom September 16, 2010

How to maintain a healty Air Conditioner

First thing you must change your furnace filters and also keep grass and bushes from growing around  the A/C unit .You can also check to see if you A/C is clean if the coil is dirty on you central air  [ A/C unit ]  you can wash it  with your garden hose. PLEASE!!! shut  the A/C unit off  and either pull your fuses or shut off your breaker at fuse box before doing anything with the central air to prevent getting shocked .Now once you did that take your garden hose and proceed  to wash the central air,  the outside coil only  using care not to bend or damage the fins. Wash  the A/C unit at a 60* angle starting from the top of the fins and washing down  going around the A/C unit till the whole coil is clean .Wait 15 minutes and return fuses and turn breaker on then turn A/C unit on setting thermostat to desired temp , and  then enjoy the fruits of your labor. ...read more

By Able & Ready August 13, 2007

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Carmody & Son's Services

1.0

By calebfili

Contracted this company to perform ground work on a new bathroom in basement. Asked them to complete plumbing ground work and would finish the rest the next spring. After multiple delays while they worked on larger commercial clients that took priority, they left the job in shambles. The concrete work was sub par and is cracked/buckling. They left an in-ground drain pipe for a future shower uncapped which leaked under my basement concrete floor and caused widespread buckling/cracking. They also left an upright drain that they were supposed to route my shower drain into uncapped and simply stuck a rag in it. This did not stop sewer gasses from leaking inside the home. I have been unable to communicate with them reliably and all they will do is send me invoices for the full amount of the quoted work. I now have a shiny new collections account with them for the full amount, not even a discount for the unfinished work. They also installed new toilets (well, tried) at my grandparent's house and left that job unfinished as well. The worst part is, this business is owned by the son of a family friend who ran a business with the utmost integrity and respect for the customer. Truly shameful... ...read more

Marnyx Fixtures

5.0

By cretzlaff

We have a onyx bathroom sink and countertop. The counter is perfect but the sink has small cracks around the drain. Is this something that you can repair? ...read more

R Mechanical Heating & Air (HVAC)

5.0

By RayD

Outstanding service!!!... I couldn't be more satisfied with their Honesty, professional and quick service. Far better then the others in Omaha. Don't waist your time and money on bogus estimates for things you don't need. Very fair price and very honest. Will only call R Mechanical for all my future needs. ...read more

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