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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Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

Tips for Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

As St. Louis homeowners continue to look for ways to achieve a comfortable room temperature, without breaking the bank, one of the first things they should consider is using at least one ceiling fan for cooling. Fans are great because they use less energy than air conditioners, but they are able to cause noticeable shifts in temperature. It is similar to how the outside temperature may be at a certain level, but when a breeze blows, there is a wind … Continue reading Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

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Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

Outdoor entertaining is a great way to inject more life, energy, and enjoyment into an event at your St. Louis home. Guests can lounge by your pool or smell the sizzle of steak on your backyard grill. Kids have the freedom to run around to their hearts’ content. There’s more open space, and as evening arrives, guests can enjoy viewing the sunset and watching the stars come out. That said, outdoor entertaining does have its downsides. One of these is … Continue reading Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

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A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

Some homeowners will simply install a heating and cooling system in their home, and then run it as needed. Now, this will work fine even without an overall plan or strategy. That said, taking the time to think about and develop a big picture strategy for how you heat and cool your St. Louis home can save you a significant amount of money and extend the lifespan of your HVAC system. If you’re interested in better and more energy efficient … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

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Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips | St. Louis HVAC

An HVAC system is like a car. If you want to get the most performance out of it, and for it to last as long as possible, you need to perform the necessary maintenance and cleaning. A car that is poorly maintained will guzzle gas and have more break downs, leading to higher fuel and repair costs, while a poorly maintained HVAC system will similarly consume more energy and run less efficiency, driving up your utility bills. Thankfully, many of … Continue reading Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

Many people have questions about their HVAC systems and air conditioning units, because they know that with the right changes and adjustments, they can noticeably reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we have prepared this air conditioner FAQ guide, for people who are looking for this kind of information. Our AC FAQs will help you run your air conditioner more efficiently and keep you more comfortable all summer. For any questions which are not mentioned … Continue reading Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

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Thermostat Buying Guide

While often an overlooked part of your HVAC system, having a good quality thermostat in your home can lead to lower electric bills and longer HVAC lifespans. That said, it can be confusing, even bewildering, to compare the many different products available on the market today. There are many features to consider, specs to compare, and other factors to weigh. This thermostat buying guide is our way of helping to simplify and demystify this particular important purchase. For more help … Continue reading Thermostat Buying Guide

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Save Money with 10 Energy Efficient AC Tips for Your Home

It goes without saying that running your air conditioning will have an impact on your electric bill. The more you use it, and the harder it works, the more your electric consumption will go up. That said, we have put together 10 tips for more energy efficient AC use to help bring down your monthly electric bill, and give your wallet a bit of a break even in the highest heat of the summer. Energy Efficient AC Tips That Cost … Continue reading Save Money with 10 Energy Efficient AC Tips for Your Home

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Three Best Smart Thermostat Products

Best Smart Thermostat: Nest Thermostat Benefits

Having an intelligent thermostat in your St. Louis home can make a huge difference in terms of your heating and cooling bills. It ensures that your HVAC system only works as hard as it has to, avoiding excessive use of air conditioners or furnaces. This also puts less strain on your HVAC system, allowing it to last longer. Over time, a smart thermostat can end up paying for itself thanks to lower utility bills. That said, it can be difficult … Continue reading Three Best Smart Thermostat Products

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Common Thermostat Problems that Can Cost You Money

Thermostat Problems | St. Louis HVAC TipsThermostat Problems

The thermostat is at the heart of every heating and cooling system. It senses what the temperature is and adjusts the heating and cooling system so that the people living inside the home are comfortable at all times. While this may seem simple, not everything is always smooth sailing. There are many thermostat problems that could affect comfort and energy costs. If your air conditioner, heater, or furnace malfunctions or simply does not seem to operating efficiently, and you have … Continue reading Common Thermostat Problems that Can Cost You Money

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