Sub-zero temperatures strain heating systems, vehicles across Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The first sub-zero temperatures of winter are causing immediate impacts across the region, with heating systems failing and car batteries dying as temperatures plummet.

McCarthy’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning is running nonstop operations to handle the surge in emergency calls.

Owner Scott Wood Jr. said he and his team have been working since 3 a.m. Friday dealing with flame sensors failing, valves breaking down and systems that cannot keep up with the extreme cold…

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