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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Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

Have you noticed that your HVAC system has not been cooling or heating up a room as efficiently as before? Or maybe you have noticed that your utility bills have been astronomically high lately. If your air conditioner or heater is fairly new, the next thing to look into is sealing air leaks in your home. To learn more about finding and sealing air leaks in your St. Louis home, please consult the experts at Galmiche & Sons. Our heating … Continue reading Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

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Common Air Conditioner Smells (and What Causes Them)

In a home, the HVAC system can be one of the most widely used but also often ignored appliances, but if it stops working, this can make your home feel very uncomfortable. If you encounter any unusual air conditioner smells, this is a good sign that your system needs servicing. The following can help you learn more about diagnosing odd smells coming from your air conditioner. For more information or for professional help in St. Louis, contact the heating & … Continue reading Common Air Conditioner Smells (and What Causes Them)

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7 Simple Tips for Controlling Indoor Allergens in Your HVAC System

Managing dust and indoor allergens in your home in the St. Louis area does not need to be challenging. We have compiled a list of tips to help you manage and reduce airborne irritants. Reducing the amount of particulates in the air will help you be healthier, breathe easier, and have a cleaner home. If you have more questions or want help managing the indoor allergens in your home, call us at 314-993-1110 or contact our heating & air conditioning … Continue reading 7 Simple Tips for Controlling Indoor Allergens in Your HVAC System

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Spring Cleaning Tips for Energy Savings

Spring is in the air here in St. Louis – which means spring cleaning! Aside from purging your closet and getting around to dusting the blinds, here are some tips and tricks you can do that will increase energy savings around your home. If you have unaddressed questions or want to learn more about improving energy efficiency in your HVAC System, reach out to our St. Louis heating & air conditioning company for additional support. 10 Energy Saving Tips: Schedule … Continue reading Spring Cleaning Tips for Energy Savings

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Commercial HVAC System Design Considerations

Commercial HVAC System Design in St. Louis

There are a lot of important considerations that you need to make when creating a commercial HVAC system design that will provide maximum levels of comfort and energy efficiency. At Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling, we know that commercial HVAC system design can be daunting for someone who does not deal with this sort of thing every day. Therefore, we are committed to lending our expertise and insight to our customers in order to help them make the best … Continue reading Commercial HVAC System Design Considerations

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How Leaky Air Ducts Affect Heating and Cooling System Efficiency

Your heating and cooling system comprises almost 50% of the energy consumption in your home, and the ductwork plays a significant role in its efficiency. If you have noticed a recent spike in energy consumption or you think that your HVAC system may not be operating as efficiently as it should, consider scheduling an inspection for leaky air ducts in order to make your home more energy efficient. To schedule an appointment in St. Louis and to learn more about … Continue reading How Leaky Air Ducts Affect Heating and Cooling System Efficiency

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Why Efficient HVAC Ductwork is Important for an Effective HVAC System

St. Louis HVAC Ductwork Service & Repair

Your ductwork system serves a lot of purposes: it provides cool air during summer, warmth during winter, and proper ventilation so you can experience better indoor air quality every day of the year. Because your ductwork is continuously being used day after day, it needs to go through regular maintenance to improve the performance of your heating and air conditioning equipment. Signs that Your HVAC Ductwork Needs Maintenance Here are some of the warning signs that your ductwork needs to … Continue reading Why Efficient HVAC Ductwork is Important for an Effective HVAC System

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