Category: Furnace Repair

Furnace Installation Tips To Prevent Future Repairs

Furnace Installation Tips to Prevent Repairs

Every St. Louis homeowner knows that the heating system plays a key role in ensuring their comfort during the winter. As it is one of the major household investments, it is vital to do your research not only before buying a furnace, but also when installing it. Given the various complex components, including ducting, electrical, gas, and plumbing, furnace installation requires specialized tools and installation expertise. Getting it right is the key to preventing future problems and expensive repairs. Read … Continue reading Furnace Installation Tips To Prevent Future Repairs

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Furnace Breakdown Signs That You Should Not Ignore

Furnace Breakdown Signs That You Should Not Ignore

Like any other appliance, your furnace can break down. The signs of a failing furnace can range from cold spots in your home to loud noises. Far from being harmless, these symptoms can indicate serious problems within the furnace that can lead to illnesses and fire hazards. Read on to learn our top five furnace breakdown warning signs that you cannot ignore. If you are experiencing any of these problems and need to schedule an appointment for furnace repair or … Continue reading Furnace Breakdown Signs That You Should Not Ignore

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What Causes Furnace Short Cycling?

Furnace Short Cycling Causes

Does your HVAC system’s furnace keep turning on and off frequently? A normal HVAC system furnace that is working perfectly should run uninterrupted until the temperature set on the thermostat is reached. But often, when there is a fault in the system, the furnace switches off by itself even if the desired temperature hasn’t been attained. It then turns on again because, the desired temperature was not attained. This can be very annoying for the residents and also a cause … Continue reading What Causes Furnace Short Cycling?

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Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs with Regular Maintenance

Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs with Regular Maintenance

Your HVAC system runs almost all year long. It works extremely hard to keep your home cool during the summer months and warm and cozy during the winter. But we often take it for granted and only remember that the HVAC unit needs attention when there is a serious problem. We could save ourselves all this trouble and prevent costly HVAC repair by simply putting some time into routine HVAC maintenance. Regular maintenance of your HVAC system ensures that it … Continue reading Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs with Regular Maintenance

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Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air

It is not uncommon for homeowners to experience the furnace blowing cold air. Often during the cold winter days, when you would like your home to be warm and cozy, you turn on the heating system, and out comes a gust of cold air. You cannot figure out what is wrong and try raising the temperature but the result still isn’t satisfactory. The HVAC system may warm your home when set at a very high temperature, but that is not … Continue reading Why Is Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

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When to Replace a Furnace: Comparing Repair and Replacement

When to Replace a Furnace

The furnace is by far one of the most important parts of your HVAC unit. It handles very high temperatures and runs in extreme conditions to keep you warm, which makes it quite prone to damage and wearing out. Knowing when to replace a furnace is the key to a long-lasting HVAC system and money savings. Your furnace does not necessarily need to be replaced at the slightest appearance of a crack or leakage. Minor problems can be repaired by … Continue reading When to Replace a Furnace: Comparing Repair and Replacement

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Top 5 Furnace Problems and Solutions

Furnace Problems and Solutions

Furnace problems can make your winters longer and colder. Well, at least they can make it seem that way. Imagine your heating and air conditioning system’s furnace going kaput in the middle of the winter. Passing the long, cold months without your heating system would be a nightmare. You might need an expert HVAC technician to repair major issues in your furnace. But it is still a good idea to be familiar with the common furnace problems and how to … Continue reading Top 5 Furnace Problems and Solutions

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4 Tips to Extend Your Furnace Life Span

Tips to Extend Your Furnace Life Span

Your furnace is an integral part of your home or office space. But time and use can lead to wear and tear, resulting in the need for furnace repair or furnace replacement. But here is the truth. You can do a couple of things to ensure your furnace lasts longer and you benefit from a long and uninterrupted furnace life span. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, our team of experienced heating and air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & … Continue reading 4 Tips to Extend Your Furnace Life Span

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Top 5 Thermostat Problems that are Making a Big Hole in Your Pocket

Thermostat Problems Costing You on Energy Bills

Keeping your home or office space at the right temperature while also ensuring energy savings is a delicate science. But often, building owners fail to realize that they are losing a lot of money because they aren’t adept at this science of temperature management. In particular, they may not know how to best set the temperature in their HVAC device for different times of year, which can lead to thermostat problems and extra HVAC costs. At Galmiche & Sons, we … Continue reading Top 5 Thermostat Problems that are Making a Big Hole in Your Pocket

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Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter?

Having to endure a cold house in winter is not something that anyone wants to deal with. When the temperatures are dropping outside and it is still chilly inside, it can be pretty frustrating. If you are experiencing a cold house in winter, there are some simple steps you can take to make your house warmer. A cold house in winter is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous for things like water pipes. Many of our tips … Continue reading Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

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