In the Southwest, evaporative coolers (also known as swamp coolers) were once the gold standard of temperature control. In fact, some form of evaporative cooling has been used for thousands of years, with places like Egypt and Iran having evidence of more simple versions of the technology. Swamp coolers are great in arid climates like […]
Christmas lights are beautiful and are always fun to see as you drive through your neighborhood, but if they aren’t placed properly, in a safe area, and are forgotten, they are potentially very dangerous. Fires during the holiday season should be reserved for fireplaces only. Here are some ways to keep your home beautiful, festive, […]
The holidays are in full swing, with the candy hangover of Halloween clearing up just in time for the food coma of Thanksgiving. The holiday season is perfect for gorging on your favorite food and indulging in the company of friends and family. However, the joy of the holiday season leads some people to make […]
With the chilly El Paso air enveloping the city, the fall festivities are in full swing. Fall and winter jackets that laid dormant since early spring are making an appearance, and tricks and treats can be found everywhere you go. However, it’s also a time of year where HVAC has to make the crucial shift […]
In commercial environments, electrical elements can be vastly more intricate and complicated than in a residential setting. Heavy machinery, complex layouts, and larger power outputs necessitate more complex electrical layouts. Each industry has it’s own needs as well, so finding the best ways to structure the electrical systems is crucial for efficiency and safety. In […]
When choosing how to cool your home, it comes down to a swamp cooler or refrigerated air. Despite some media suggesting refrigerated is better in every conceivable way, there are advantages and disadvantages to both systems. In this article, we’ll lay out the main differences between both systems so you can make an informed decision […]
One of the biggest threats to any home is defective electrical wiring, which accounts for thousands of fires in the U.S each year. Most people see the signs beforehand, but don’t know that they are in grave danger. Here at Omega Electric, we want to inform our customers and readers on some of the […]
It is no surprise that today’s world runs on electricity. It’s why some national security experts have often warned about the catastrophic effects of a cyber attack on the American switchboard. The fact is that the electric power delivery system that carries electricity from large central generators to customers could be severely damaged by expert […]
SEER Rating has been the talk of the town in recent years, as the craze for energy efficiency has increased with fervor. Homeowners today, in all parts of the country, are highly concerned with the energy efficiency of their appliances and HVAC systems. So every year the SEER rating has become a more important […]
Imagine for a second your life without air conditioning. No cooling in your home and none in your car. The idea of sitting on I-10 heavy traffic with no air conditioner in the middle of July is a little worrisome. Lucky for us, refrigerated air has made incredible strides in 2019. People have been looking […]
