Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

It can be very troublesome if your furnace decides to just go down in the middle of the cold winter. Routine furnace maintenance and timely repairs are often able to prevent this sudden breakdown. But, even if you did carry out regular HVAC maintenance, the furnace can still face trouble due to other reasons like a power outage during storms or unforeseen breakdowns. Whatever the reason may be, losing the heat in your home during winters can be a real … Continue reading Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

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Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The thermostat is an often overlooked but extremely important component of your HVAC system. We tend to take it for granted, but a simple fault in the thermostat could render your whole HVAC unit useless. If you have been experiencing problems like furnace short cycling, or a difference between the temperature shown by the thermostat and the actual temperature, you probably need to act soon. Your faulty thermostat could be causing your energy bills to skyrocket while you still have … Continue reading Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

HVAC service providers in St. Louis receive hundreds of calls each year during fall and winter regarding problems with the heating system. Like most other appliances, furnaces are prone to some issues. Before calling HVAC service professionals, you can take some proactive measures to avoid and diagnose common furnace issues. Read more about common furnace problems and heating system troubleshooting tips below. If you are currently experiencing problems, and need to have your heating system inspected by expert technicians in … Continue reading Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

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HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

Your heating and air conditioning system runs almost all year long. Particularly in St. Louis, where the summers are sweltering and winters equally harsh, the HVAC system has to be on the job all the time. It undergoes a lot of wear and tear and requires regular maintenance to ensure that it runs efficiently for longer. Over time, you may notice certain changes in the smells and sounds coming from your HVAC systems. HVAC smells and sounds tell a lot … Continue reading HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

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AC Tripping Circuit Breaker? Here is Why That Could Happen

Air conditioners are meant to keep you comfortable in the hot and humid St. Louis summers. But imagine the horror of your AC stopping suddenly leaving you sweating and flushed, unable to figure out what went wrong. We certainly hope you do not have to go through this struggle, but your AC tripping circuit breaker is not uncommon. The real challenge is identifying why it happens. If it is a one-time incident, there is nothing much to worry about. You … Continue reading AC Tripping Circuit Breaker? Here is Why That Could Happen

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DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

Why You Should avoid DIY Air Conditioner Repair

However tempting it may be to tinker around with your air conditioner to fix a problem, you should avoid it. An air conditioner is a complex unit with many moving parts. They need careful handling, and some are even dangerous to handle without the right knowledge and tools. Bottom line: DIY air conditioner repair is risky and best left to HVAC professionals. With over 70 years of experience performing air conditioner repair and servicing in the greater St. Louis area, … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

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AC Compressor Not Working? We have You Covered

Your air conditioner not only keeps you cool and comfortable but also safe from dangerous heat and humidity in balmy St. Louis months. While periodic maintenance keeps your AC in good working condition, you may face a couple of issues over the unit’s lifetime due to wear and tear, aging, and power surges to name some. This includes problems with the compressor, an important part of your air conditioner. Galmiche & Sons has over 70 years of experience fixing AC … Continue reading AC Compressor Not Working? We have You Covered

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How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

The air filter in your HVAC unit is one of the most important components in the system. A clean air filter is what keeps your indoor air pure and safe. As the air filter traps all the dust and pollutants from the air circulating through the air conditioning system, it is obvious that the filter can become dirty and even clogged often. Some air filters may need routine cleaning while others are disposable. But in any case, every air filter … Continue reading How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

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Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair | Dangers to Avoid

If you are a DIY enthusiast, you probably do most of the repairs around your home or office yourself. When it comes to do-it-yourself HVAC repair, though, there is a lot more technicality involved. The HVAC system is quite complex, with several sensitive parts that you would not want to damage. So, it is important to be cautious and know exactly what you are doing. We recommend leaving it to the professionals for best results. But if you insist on … Continue reading Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

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5 Common AC Problems You Should Not Have to Live With

We are at the height of summer and the last thing you want to deal with is an air conditioner that is down. Unfortunately, there are a few common AC problems out there, any of which could be waiting to hit your home’s AC unit. Below, we discuss some of the regular AC problems we come across when servicing our greater St. Louis region customers. If you are experiencing any of the common AC problems below, or have any other … Continue reading 5 Common AC Problems You Should Not Have to Live With

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