Benefits of an Energy Efficient Condensing Furnace

Have you decided to construct a new home or are you renovating and updating your old one, and are weighing your alternatives for important equipment such as your heater and furnace? In recent years, heating technology has advanced tremendously, and a modern energy efficient condensing furnace might be an excellent choice for your house. These systems outperform ordinary furnaces in terms of performance and efficiency, and they may also save you a lot of money. The following advantages of switching … Continue reading Benefits of an Energy Efficient Condensing Furnace

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Home Heating Tips: How to Heat a Finished Basement

The basement of your home gives you some much-needed extra space. You could use it for storage, or you could finish your basement and turn it into living space as well. The biggest challenge with making your basement livable, though, is extending the residential heating and cooling system to the basement. Most homes do not have heating and cooling in the basement. When you install an HVAC system, the technicians usually recommend a solution based on your existing square footage. … Continue reading Home Heating Tips: How to Heat a Finished Basement

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Home Heating System Maintenance Guide for St. Louis Homeowners

Homeowners looking to get the most out of their HVAC system should invest some time in learning more about home heating system maintenance. An HVAC system cannot simply be installed and forgotten. If you wish to see your system running efficiently for longer, then regular home heating system maintenance should be an important part of your monthly and yearly routine. You can always hire a reliable HVAC contractor to carry out a scheduled HVAC maintenance plan for your home. But … Continue reading Home Heating System Maintenance Guide for St. Louis Homeowners

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Get These Furnace Installation Steps Right to Get it Done Faster

Installing a new heating system or furnace can be quite a task. It is a time- and effort-intensive process, both for the homeowner and the HVAC technician. But if you follow the furnace installation steps correctly, you could get it done in minimum time and with no fuss. The faster you can get over with the furnace installation, the faster you get access to a warmer, more comfortable home. If your HVAC system is too old, faulty, or inefficient, and … Continue reading Get These Furnace Installation Steps Right to Get it Done Faster

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3 Ways to Tell If You Have an Energy Efficient Heater

Everyone would like to hope that their furnace or heater is energy efficient, but how do you know if you really have an energy efficient heater? Is there a way to find out? The winter months can be quite harsh in St. Louis, and you cannot do without your heating system. But if you don’t have an energy efficient heater, your heating bills could be a nightmare. That is why we are sharing some quick tips with you so you … Continue reading 3 Ways to Tell If You Have an Energy Efficient Heater

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Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The programmable thermostat is a blessing to homeowners with a central HVAC system. It lets you adjust the temperature inside your home to desired limits at any time, automatically. Not just that. A programmable thermostat can also reduce your energy bills. By adjusting the temperature as programmed for different times of the day, it can save energy. For example, during the time of the day when you are at work, the thermostat can turn down the heating or cooling and … Continue reading Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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How to Clean a Furnace Filter

The furnace filter is one part of your HVAC system that needs regular cleaning and occasional replacement too. It undergoes a lot of wear due to the amount of dirt, dust, and particulates that it is exposed to. A dirty filter can not only impact your indoor air quality but also reduce the efficiency of your HVAC unit. This is why it is essential to know how to clean a furnace filter so you can do it yourself and do … Continue reading How to Clean a Furnace Filter

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How Long Does Furnace Installation Take?

At Galmiche & Sons, we usually recommend getting your heating system checked and serviced during the fall. This saves you the trouble of having to get repairs or replacements done in the event that your HVAC system suddenly fails in the middle of the chilly winters. It could be a major inconvenience if you have to get a new furnace installed in the middle of winter because that often means you have to do without your heater until it is … Continue reading How Long Does Furnace Installation Take?

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Do You Know Your Furnace Filters and How They Affect Your Heating System?

The kind of furnace filters you use with your HVAC system can play a big role in the efficiency and overall performance of the heating system. All residential heating and cooling systems with a blower need an air filter to trap the dust, pollen, and other particulate pollutants. Without a furnace filter, these particles could accumulate on other parts of your HVAC system, like the blower or ducts, reducing its efficiency. These pollutants also impact indoor air quality. But furnace … Continue reading Do You Know Your Furnace Filters and How They Affect Your Heating System?

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Can a New Furnace Save Money for You?

All kinds of equipment undergo wear and tear over repeated use. But what about your HVAC system? Can getting a new furnace save money or lower your energy bills? The answer to this is yes. A new furnace can not only reduce your energy bills but can also lower costs in many other ways. If your HVAC system is older than 15 years, and you have had it checked by a reliable HVAC maintenance contractor, they may have suggested that … Continue reading Can a New Furnace Save Money for You?

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