HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

The heating season can be tough on your HVAC system. Even a mild winter can bring new problems to light, especially if your furnace or HVAC unit is older. Thankfully, you can get out ahead of common winter HVAC problems through proper HVAC system maintenance. There is a lot that you can do to keep your heating & air conditioning working well year-round, but regular HVAC system maintenance checks with your service team are important too. DIY HVAC System Maintenance … Continue reading HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

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Vent Covers 101: Important Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

At first thought, you might not think vent covers have much to do with the overall function of your heating and cooling system. Vent covers, though, can make a big impact on heating and cooling in your home, and even this component of your HVAC system is being updated all the time. Newer vent covers can help you heat and cool your home more effectively, and can also help prevent the buildup and spread of contaminants in your air system. … Continue reading Vent Covers 101: Important Facts Every Homeowner Should Know

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Understanding Common Duct Noises After Your Furnace Turns On

There are many potential reasons behind the different duct noises you may hear from your HVAC system from time to time. These duct noises can be perfectly normal, but some indicate bigger issues that you should have addressed right away. Regardless, if you hear a lot of noise from your ducts when you turn on the heat for the winter, this can be a sign of trouble. One of the less serious causes of noisy ducts is simply built up … Continue reading Understanding Common Duct Noises After Your Furnace Turns On

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Do-It-Yourself Tips for Home Heating Efficiency

Improving your home’s heating efficiency is a great idea any time of the year, and there is a lot you can do to keep your heat running smoothly and your energy bills low. For the best results, you should get started well before winter. Fall maintenance checks on your furnace and your home heating efficiency can catch problems before the strain of the winter season. Like most aspects of HVAC quality, high home heating efficiency is best achieved with regular … Continue reading Do-It-Yourself Tips for Home Heating Efficiency

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Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

Depending on the age and condition of your furnace, the furnace noises you hear can vary quite a bit. Some noises are normal, especially as your furnace ages. Others, however, can indicate a serious problem and should be dealt with right away. Learning to tell the difference in furnace noises, and how to differentiate them from duct noises, can help you avoid higher heating bills, wear and tear, and even HVAC breakdowns. Plus, the more you learn about your heating … Continue reading Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

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HVAC Troubleshooting – Correcting Uneven Temperature Variations Throughout Your Home

Correcting Uneven Temperature Variations in Home

One of the most common problems people report having with their HVAC is uneven temperatures. One room might be too cold or too hot, and some might not seem to be heating at all. Such uneven temperature variations can be a sign of major HVAC issues, so if you are not able to find the cause of the problem or address it on your own, you should definitely have an HVAC service team take a look at your system. Thankfully, … Continue reading HVAC Troubleshooting – Correcting Uneven Temperature Variations Throughout Your Home

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How to Winterize Your Home

Taking steps to winterize your home can really help keep down your heating bills. It is also a good way to avoid headaches like dangerous ice dams forming on your roof, and even furnace breakdowns. So, take some time before the worst cold this season to winterize your home. There are a lot of things you can do to winterize your home yourself, including fixing air leaks and insulating your windows, but other tasks should be left to your professional … Continue reading How to Winterize Your Home

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Understanding 4 Common Heat Pump Problems & the Causes

Heat pumps can be a great alternative to other forms of heating and cooling. Not only does a heat pump allow you to heat your home without the use of an additional energy source, the price comparison on heat pumps vs. furnaces leaves heat pumps the clear winner. Still, there are some situations in which a heat pump may not be a good option, and you should be sure to look out for the common heat pump problems that go … Continue reading Understanding 4 Common Heat Pump Problems & the Causes

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Troubleshooting the Top 10 Causes of Furnace Electrical Problems

Furnace electrical problems can be tricky. Like any electrical issue, there are risks that come along with troubleshooting a malfunctioning furnace. If you suspect that an issue with your HVAC system is rooted in furnace electrical problems, it is almost always a good idea to contact a heating & air conditioning professional. In fact, electrical issues are a major contributor to home heating fires. So, while these tips can help you diagnose furnace electrical problems yourself, always call in a … Continue reading Troubleshooting the Top 10 Causes of Furnace Electrical Problems

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9 HVAC Troubleshooting Hacks to Save You Money

Realizing there is something wrong with your HVAC system can be a scary moment. If you do not know much about HVAC troubleshooting, relatively simple issues can seem a lot more serious than they are. Not only will the following HVAC troubleshooting tips help you avoid that moment of panic when something goes wrong, they can help you save money on HVAC costs and keep your HVAC system in good working order. Contact Galmiche & Sons to schedule an appointment … Continue reading 9 HVAC Troubleshooting Hacks to Save You Money

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