Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

HVAC Energy Efficiency & Your Pet Door

If you have a pet, then there are high chances that you have a pet door as well. Whether you know it or not, the pet door is affecting HVAC energy efficiency in your home. As a result, the heating and cooling costs in your home could be going higher than they normally should. You are probably wondering what the pet door has to do with the HVAC energy efficiency in your home. Read on to find out more. In … Continue reading Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

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How Much Does It Cost to Run AC Units?

Cost to Run AC | St. Louis HVAC Tips

For most homeowners in the St. Louis area, running the AC unit is one thing that contributes highly to the utility bills. The cost to run the AC can skyrocket especially during the summer when the system is working hard all day. Although there is no definite cost for running the AC, it is important to know how to estimate. This can help you plan your utility bills and ultimately stick to your budget. It is important, therefore, to know … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost to Run AC Units?

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Need Air Conditioning Replacement: Switch to an Energy Efficient AC & Save

Air Conditioning Replacement in St. Louis

Are you considering replacing your air conditioning unit with a new model? Perhaps your unit is not operating as well as it used to. If yes, then you should consider a high efficiency model. High efficiency air conditioners use less energy to operate. With the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings of air conditioners constantly improving, the most recent and advanced models of air conditioners produce the best and most energy efficiency cooling results for your home. There are many … Continue reading Need Air Conditioning Replacement: Switch to an Energy Efficient AC & Save

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What is AC Short Cycling? & How to Avoid It

What is AC Short Cycling

Have you been experiencing air conditioner problems? Perhaps you have noticed that your utility bills are way too high, or maybe the air conditioner unit is just not at its optimum performance. If you are having any of these problems, you could be experiencing AC short cycling. This means that the air conditioner is not running at optimum effectiveness and efficiency. Because AC short cycling can end up costing you a lot of extra money in operating costs, not to … Continue reading What is AC Short Cycling? & How to Avoid It

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Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

Summer can be a great time for the family to bond. The kids are home from school and you get to spend a lot more down time with them. However, on the downside, with your family spending more time at home, the utility bills can shoot up, especially if the kids know nothing about energy efficiency. Therefore, summer provides a great opportunity to teach kids about HVAC maintenance and how to reduce energy use in your home. Read on to … Continue reading Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

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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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Have You Changed Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Spring?

Ceiling Fan Direction for Spring

When it comes to your HVAC system, moving from winter to summer weather means making a switch between using the system for heating to cooling. When this happens, it is important that you also consider changing your ceiling fan direction. Not only does this change help to make it more comfortable in your home, but also changing your ceiling fan direction can help you save on energy bills. In addition to changing fan direction, another part of getting your HVAC … Continue reading Have You Changed Your Ceiling Fan Direction for Spring?

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Considering AC Replacement? Learn What Features Can Save You Most

AC Replacement | How to Save with a New AC

A broken air conditioning system can be a source of great stress, especially with one of our hot and humid St. Louis summers right around the corner. Besides making your home uncomfortable, it can sometimes mean expensive and unplanned repair costs. In some cases, getting an AC replacement may be a better option as compared to paying for system repair. If you are considering AC replacement over repair, you will undoubtedly seek to get the best deal that is right … Continue reading Considering AC Replacement? Learn What Features Can Save You Most

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Why is My Heating Bill So High? Common Causes for a High Heating Bill

Causes for a High Heating Bill

“Why is my heating bill so high?” is a common question that frustrates many St. Louis residents during the winter months. Not only does a high heating bill wreak havoc on your family budget, it also makes you wonder what is causing the flare up. Below we discuss some possible causes of your high heating bill and how to fix them. For more help in the greater St. Louis area, give Galmiche & Sons a call at 314-993-1110 so we … Continue reading Why is My Heating Bill So High? Common Causes for a High Heating Bill

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Expert Advice for HVAC System Efficiency

HVAC System Efficiency | St. Louis HVAC Tips

HVAC system efficiency is at the forefront of most homeowners’ minds because a poorly running system can mean costly energy bills, discomfort at home, and needless energy waste. As St. Louis experts in HVAC system efficiency, Galmiche & Sons is here to help. Whether helping means giving you tips to making your home more energy efficient or installing a new, Energy Star certified unit, our heating & air conditioning technicians are ready. Give us a call today at 314-993-1110 and … Continue reading Expert Advice for HVAC System Efficiency

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