Category: DIY HVAC Repair

Summer Heater Maintenance: Caring for Your Furnace in Summer

Summer Heater Maintenance Checklist

The furnace or heater is certainly the last thing on your mind during the summer. However, heater maintenance is quite important during these summer months. This ensures that your heating system is in good working condition when the summer heat fades and you need it. Although heater maintenance should be a regular occurrence, here are a couple of things that you can do during the summer to ensure that your heater is ready for the winter chill. If you are … Continue reading Summer Heater Maintenance: Caring for Your Furnace in Summer

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DIY Air Conditioner Repairs: What You Should and Should Not Try

DIY Air Conditioner Repairs & Repairs You Should Not Try

There is nothing more unnerving than going into the house during a hot summer day and still feeling like you are outside. It is also an unpleasant way to find out that your air conditioner is not working. Air conditioner repairs can take a toll on the homeowner’s budget and patience. However, it is important to know that there are some repairs that you can handle on your own while others are best left to professionals. In this article, we … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Repairs: What You Should and Should Not Try

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Air Conditioning Breakdown: What to Do If Your Air Conditioner Breaks

Air Conditioning Breakdown | What to Do if Your AC Breaks

Imagine this: It is just at the peak of summer. Temperatures are soaring high and all you want is to get some cool air flowing in your house. Yet for some reason, there is none. You rush to your air conditioner unit only to realize that it is not working. A call to your technician lets you know that you may have to wait a couple of days before you can get it fixed. An air conditioning breakdown during summer … Continue reading Air Conditioning Breakdown: What to Do If Your Air Conditioner Breaks

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Ways to Reduce Air Conditioner Noise

Reduce Air Conditioner Noise

Air conditioners provide comfort to homes and offices by working around the clock to maintain a cool temperature. However, with this means that there is the air conditioner noise to contend with. Whether it is a window-mount air conditioner or central AC, a few simple fixes can provide you with a comfortable temperature with low noise output. Sound is measured in decibels (dB) and an average air conditioning unit is expected to release between 70dB and 75dB. The human threshold … Continue reading Ways to Reduce Air Conditioner Noise

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Common Reasons for a Dirty HVAC Filter

Dirty HVAC Filter

A dirty HVAC filter can hinder the performance of your air conditioner. As most know, all homeowners should replace their dirty HVAC system filters on a regular schedule. However, if you notice when it is time for your scheduled replacement that the filter is completely covered with hair, dust, and other particles, you may wonder why it gets so dirty before the scheduled replacement and what can be done to solve the problem. Filters in your HVAC System are there … Continue reading Common Reasons for a Dirty HVAC Filter

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Why is My AC Tripping the Breaker?

AC Tripping Breaker

If you are experiencing problems with your AC tripping the breaker this may be a cause for concern. While it is normal for the breaker to trip every once in a while, reoccurring problems are the sign of bigger problems. Such air conditioner problems are not to be dismissed and should be dealt with immediately. In most cases of the AC tripping the breaker, many homeowners will simply reset the circuit breaker. However, it is important to find out the … Continue reading Why is My AC Tripping the Breaker?

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Identifying Common AC Problems

AC Problems | Common Air Conditioner Problems

If you have an air conditioner unit, then you are bound to experience some AC problems at one point or another. Most AC problems are usually a result of poor installation, inadequate maintenance, or poor service procedures. Often, AC problems fall into one of a just few categories so it is important to know the common ones, so you are able to identify and deal with them immediately. If you are experience AC problems for your St. Louis area home … Continue reading Identifying Common AC Problems

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Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Maintaining your air conditioner is a necessary task if you want your HVAC system to serve you for a long time. Not only does regular and proper maintenance make the air conditioner unit more effective, it also helps with saving on energy bills. There are various components that make up the air conditioner and each of these needs regular maintenance to work efficiently. If you have no idea of how to go about maintaining your air conditioner, then this article … Continue reading Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

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Top Air Conditioner Problems in Spring

Air Conditioner Problems in Spring

Air conditioner problems, no matter when they occur, can take a huge toll on your budget. Therefore, it helps to know what kind of problems you might be able to anticipate. This not only helps you avoid some of these common springtime air conditioner problems but also prepares you in case they occur. At Galmiche & Sons, we know how stressful an air conditioner problem can be, especially knowing our hot and humid St. Louis summer is just around the … Continue reading Top Air Conditioner Problems in Spring

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How Does a Furnace Work?

How Does a Furnace Work

There are several residential heating system types, and without a doubt, furnaces are among the most popular today. While older models used coal and wood for fuel, newer models tend to use electricity and gas and are much more efficient. During the cold winter months in St. Louis, you are undoubtedly grateful for the furnace. However, do you really understand how the furnace works? Understanding the how a furnace works will help you keep it in good working condition. After … Continue reading How Does a Furnace Work?

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