Category: Furnace Troubleshooting

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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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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HVAC Hacks to Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter

HVAC Hacks to Save on Energy Bills in Winter

Winters in St. Louis can be quite difficult. And sadly, keeping your home warm during winters is a luxury that does not come for free. From water heaters to HVAC systems, everything contributes more to your energy bills these cold months. But a comfortable living situation does not have to be a burden on you. With a little smart planning and a few useful HVAC hacks, you can save significantly on the money you spend on heating and cooling. But … Continue reading HVAC Hacks to Save Money on Your Energy Bills This Winter

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How to Test & Prepare Your Heating System for Cool Weather

Test & Prepare Your Heating System for Cool Weather

We often tend to wait until the last minute before we decide to check if our heating system is working fine to take us through the winters. Worse still, some of us do not even care to check until we actually see a problem when running the heater. However, a little caution and preparedness can save you a lot of trouble during the winters. A faulty heating system can be a pain in the chilly months, and getting it repaired … Continue reading How to Test & Prepare Your Heating System for Cool Weather

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