Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

The ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the home. However, many homeowners usually overlook the importance of the ductwork design to their HVAC systems. Ductwork design is important as it affects the efficiency and performance of your HVAC system. In this article, we will highlight some of the reasons why you should take your ductwork design seriously. Meanwhile, if you are in need of any HVAC services – from ductwork design and retrofitting to annual system inspection … Continue reading Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

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Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

Having efficient duct design is important for the overall performance of your HVAC system. Because ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the house, it is vital to have efficient duct design. This helps you ensure proper efficiency and save more than a couple of bucks when it comes to heating or cooling costs. Read on to find out more on the practices that ensure you have efficient duct design. Getting a technician who understands all your needs … Continue reading Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

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What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

If you have been experiencing energy inefficiency in your home’s HVAC system, you may have a problem with air balancing. It is important to have this corrected as soon as possible to avoid outrageous utility bills. Air balancing problems may also be the reason for uneven heating and cooling as well as a decrease in comfort. Read on to find out more about air balancing. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any air balancing problems in your St. Louis … Continue reading What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

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HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

HVAC Maintenance Checklist | Selling Your Home

Just about every homeowner will go through the experience of having to sell their home at one time or another. Whether it is due to downsizing for retirement, the fact that the kids have finally left home, job transfer, or you have finally found you’re your dream home, when that time comes, everyone wants to get the best return on their investment. Yet, selling your home can be a huge hassle. What most homeowners do not realize is that having … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

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Tips to Prevent Pests in Your HVAC System

Pests are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. From ants in your kitchen to spiders and squirrels in your attic or crawl space, the threat of insects and pests forces us to look for ways to prevent pests from moving into our houses. Even worse is when the pests inhabit your HVAC system. If left to it, pests can make your HVAC system their permanent home , causing a variety of types of damage and related HVAC problems. Therefore, it is important … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Pests in Your HVAC System

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Tips for Getting Rid of HVAC Odors

HVAC odors can be quite a pain to deal with. Because the HVAC system works by circulating air throughout the entire house, it may be difficult to get rid of the odors. HVAC odors can, therefore, end up causing discomfort in the entire house. To get rid of HVAC odors and strange smells effectively, it is important to first identify the source. If your system is producing unpleasant odors, this article will give you a couple of basic tips that … Continue reading Tips for Getting Rid of HVAC Odors

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How Do HVAC Dampers Work?

There are many components that function together to make your home’s HVAC system work. When they are all properly functioning, your home should be in a great state as far as its heating and air conditioning goes. One set of HVAC mechanisms that help your system meet your home’s temperature needs are dampers. You may be asking yourself what they are exactly, and how do HVAC dampers work. We answer this question in the article below! In the meantime, if … Continue reading How Do HVAC Dampers Work?

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Glossary of HVAC Terms: A Guide for Heating and Cooling Terms

The world of HVAC often throws around many different terms that can cause some confusion when researching the best heating and cooling system for your home. This guide to HVAC terms should help you discover more about your home’s furnace or air conditioner and learn more about what each of the different terms means. If you have a heating and cooling project in mind in the St. Louis area, Galmiche & Sons has decades of experiences repairing and installing air … Continue reading Glossary of HVAC Terms: A Guide for Heating and Cooling Terms

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Heating Tips to Heat Cold Rooms Quickly

With winter in full swing in St. Louis, there is nothing worse than coming home to a chilly home. Luckily, there are several ways to quickly heat up a cold room, so you can have a cozy home. Many of these heating tips are easy to implement and will not cost you a lot of money. At Galmiche & Sons, our goal is to help homeowners in the St. Louis area get the most out of their heating & air … Continue reading Heating Tips to Heat Cold Rooms Quickly

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5 Common Reasons Your Furnace Might Not Be Keeping Your Home Warm

Are you constantly reaching for an extra blanket or another sweater while sitting on the couch? This might be a sign that your furnace might not be keeping your home warm and may point to larger issues with your heating and cooling system or your home. Galmiche & Sons has more than 60 years of furnace experience in the St. Louis area, offering comprehensive repair and solutions to common problems. We will be happy to help diagnose your home’s gas … Continue reading 5 Common Reasons Your Furnace Might Not Be Keeping Your Home Warm

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