Category: Furnace Troubleshooting

How to Run Your Electric Furnace Efficiently

How to Run Your Electric Furnace Efficiently

The electric furnace is usually not the most preferred choice when it comes to choosing an economical heating option for your home. Electricity is costlier than natural gas, and if you are not able to run your electric furnace efficiently, you could be getting sky-high energy bills during winters. But apart from the cost, there are several advantages of using an electric furnace too, which is why many homeowners prefer them over gas furnaces. For instance, electric furnaces are often … Continue reading How to Run Your Electric Furnace Efficiently

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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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Is It Normal to Smell Gas Near a Furnace?

Should you Smell Gas Near a Furnace

Many homeowners in St. Louis rely on gas furnaces for warmth during winters. While this is an affordable way to stay comfortable, gas furnaces can have issues at times, the most common one being an unpleasant smell around the furnace. While a faint smell every time you start the furnace is normal, it can be dangerous if you smell gas near a furnace regularly. Knowing the common causes of the gas smell near the furnace will help you take the … Continue reading Is It Normal to Smell Gas Near a Furnace?

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Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

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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Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter? The Answer Should Not Surprise You

Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter

The air filter in your HVAC system is an annoying attention-seeker, and we all wish we could do without it. Life would be so much easier if you did not have to spend time and money on replacing the air filter every couple of months. But can you run your furnace without a filter? No matter how much we wish for it, the answer is a big NO. There are several reasons to convince you that running your furnace without … Continue reading Can You Run Your Furnace without a Filter? The Answer Should Not Surprise You

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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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Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

For most of us, the furnace is the most neglected part of our HVAC system. We may clean and maintain the air conditioning unit to keep cool in hot summer months, but never consider going a little deeper and getting furnace maintenance done in the fall as well. It is not until we encounter a serious problem with the heating system that we get professional HVAC technicians to have the whole system checked. But the sooner you realize that furnace … Continue reading Why Furnace Maintenance Matters

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HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

HVAC Smells & Sounds

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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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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