Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

Freon, or R-22 refrigerant, was the main refrigerant used in air conditioners for many years. Over time, however, the Environmental Protection Agency determined that R-22 is extremely dangerous for the environment and caused depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. Since then, the EPA has been phasing out R-22 in favor of Freon replacement alternatives. Thankfully, many such Freon replacement alternatives have now been developed, and newer HVAC systems are outfitted for them automatically. These systems built to use Freon replacement … Continue reading Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

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How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

Buying a new air conditioner can be an intimidating decision. Air conditioners are a big investment, and that is before you account for the installation cost, the time spent on deciding, and everything else that goes into getting a new air conditioner installed. Still, it can often be the right choice, and there a lot of ways in which a new unit can save you a lot of money in the long term. One way to determine if it is … Continue reading How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

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How Much Does a New Air Conditioner Cost?

If your air conditioner is getting up there in age or starting to lose a lot of its steam, it might be time to think about air conditioner replacement. You might be wondering though, how much does a new air conditioner cost? There are a lot of factors that influence how much a new air conditioner costs, but with some simple planning, you can get a good estimate of how much your new air conditioner is going to cost. Before … Continue reading How Much Does a New Air Conditioner Cost?

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St. Louis Air Conditioning: Experts in Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance

Since 1950, Galmiche & Sons has been providing St. Louis and the surrounding areas with air conditioning and heating services of the highest quality. From every day maintenance to big repairs and air conditioner replacement, we strive to help our customers get the most out of their air conditioners. HVAC systems can be tricky to maintain, and it is a real pain when they are not working right, so knowing where to turn for reliable expert service is a must … Continue reading St. Louis Air Conditioning: Experts in Repair, Replacement, and Maintenance

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Types of Central Air Conditioners

When it comes to comparing central air conditioners, there is a lot to consider. From the size of your home to your specific cooling needs, installing central air conditioning can be a complicated endeavor. The first question to answer, though, is what type of central air conditioner you need. With the right information though, you can make the best choice for your home, and be cool and comfortable for years to come. Most home central air conditioners last from 10-15 … Continue reading Types of Central Air Conditioners

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R22 Refrigerant Phase Out: What It Means for Your Air Conditioner

After 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with many similar agencies internationally, determined that R22 refrigerant, commonly known as Freon, should be phased out. R22 refrigerant was previously the standard for air conditioners, but its use has since been greatly reduced. In fact, in 2010 there were 110 million pounds of R22 refrigerant in the US — by 2013 that was reduced to 39 million. Right now, the EPA plans to keep reducing this amount to 13 million pounds … Continue reading R22 Refrigerant Phase Out: What It Means for Your Air Conditioner

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A Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners

Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners in St. Louis

There are many reasons why you might be considering ductless air conditioners for your home or business. From restoring historic houses that cannot be re-done with ducts, to supplementing central air in a larger space, ductless air conditioners can be a powerful addition to your HVAC system. If you live somewhere that does not allow air conditioners with ducts, but you want to boost the cooling power in your space, ductless air conditioners are almost surely the way to go. … Continue reading A Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners

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Should You Consider Air Conditioner Replacement? 5 Questions to Consider

It is never a good feeling to realize your air conditioner needs replacement. The cost and the hassle of air conditioning replacement can certainly be a pain in the neck. The effects of continuing to use your old unit may be even worse though. There are a few rules and standards you can use to tell whether your air conditioner needs replacement, but in St. Louis, you can also just ask one of the heating & air conditioning professionals at … Continue reading Should You Consider Air Conditioner Replacement? 5 Questions to Consider

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How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner is Right for My Home?

Do you know what size your air conditioner is? How about what size your air conditioner should be? You would assume that these should be the same if you had your air conditioner unit installed by a professional service, but the fact is not every service will calculate the load that your new air conditioner will need to process, leaving you with an under or oversized air conditioner. So, whether you are getting ready to buy a new air conditioner … Continue reading How Do I Know What Size Air Conditioner is Right for My Home?

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How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

Air conditioner replacement can be a big investment, and some will put it off again and again, trying to use repairs to avoid the inevitable. Eventually though, your air conditioner will stop working completely, and you do not want to wait until a catastrophic breakdown to think about air conditioner replacement. Not only does preemptive air conditioner replacement avoid the scenario where you are without AC on a sweltering day, it can actually be cost effective too in that a … Continue reading How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

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