A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist You Can’t Afford to Skip

Fall is in full swing and there is a chill in the air, which means winter is just around the corner. A pre-winter furnace checklist is a helpful tool to make sure your furnace is good to go this cold season. As your furnace has most likely been laying dormant all spring and summer, a pre-winter furnace checklist is a great way to prevent any unexpected issues. Using a handy pre-winter furnace checklist is also a good way to extend … Continue reading A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Signs When You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

No one likes having to deal with furnace problems, especially during the winter. The cold nights can suddenly get a lot colder if your heating goes out. If your furnace stops working suddenly, you may need emergency furnace repair. Furnaces can stop functioning for a variety of reasons, so it can be tricky to know if you need emergency furnace repair or not. In some cases, a faulty or damaged furnace can cause further system damage if it continues to … Continue reading Signs When You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

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Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

Homeowners who invest in a new furnace or a heat pump are generally interested in efficient heating. No one wants to pay for an inefficient heating unit. While different types of heating systems have varying levels of efficiency, there are some extra things you can do to ensure efficient heating in your home. Efficient heating not only saves you money on energy costs, but can also extend the life of your furnace and help prevent costly break downs. If you … Continue reading Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

A newly built home is a wonderful thing and quite often is the manifestation of someone’s dreams. After the whirlwind of building, it is important to think about heating and cooling your new construction home. HVAC costs are unfortunately unavoidable and can be a constant cost for homeowners, year after year. Though, if you take the time to ensure that heating and cooling for your new construction home is done right, you can save in the long run. There are … Continue reading Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

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Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

The short answer is yes! So if you have been turning your heat down at night, you are ahead of the game. While many are already turning heat down at night to save money, many people are not taking advantage of these easy savings. The simple act of turning down heat at night while you are sleeping can help you save nearly $200 a year on your heating bills. Most homeowners, especially new ones, are looking for any way they … Continue reading Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

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What Size Furnace Do I Need for My Home?

When replacing a heating system or moving into a newly constructed home, most folks will naturally wonder “What size furnace do I need?”, and it can be a little daunting to try and determine the best size furnace for your home, but not to worry we are here to help. If you find yourself thinking “What size furnace do I need?”, you are off to a good start. The correct sizing of a furnace is vitally important to heater efficiency, … Continue reading What Size Furnace Do I Need for My Home?

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What is the Most Efficient Heating System for Your Home?

The name of the game these days is efficiency. Customers are concerned with reducing their impact on the environment while saving their hard-earned money. As a result, we find that many people are looking for the most efficient heating system that is in their price range. Finding the best energy efficient heating system that for your home can depend on a few factors, such as space and home construction. With the chilly Missouri winter looming, we want to help all … Continue reading What is the Most Efficient Heating System for Your Home?

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When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

When the season begins to shift into autumn, one frequently asked question that we receive is “When should I turn my furnace on?” Sometimes the weather in fall can be a little unpredictable, which makes it a bit tricky to know when it is time to kick the heat on. When our customers have questions about optimizing their systems’ use, we like to take the opportunity to share a little of our HVAC wisdom. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we … Continue reading When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

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Top Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Furnace Inspection This Fall

Fall brings changing leaves and cooler temperatures, which means you will probably be firing up the heating soon. Consequently, fall is a great time to schedule a furnace inspection for your system. It is a prudent measure to arrange a furnace inspection once a year, and it is even more prudent to do it during autumn. If you ignore getting a furnace inspection now, you could potentially be without heat during mid-winter while repairs are being made. Taking the time … Continue reading Top Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Furnace Inspection This Fall

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How to Extend Your Furnace Life Expectancy

While the colors of autumn are beautiful, it is a reminder that winter is almost here. As a homeowner, it is always a good idea to prepare your furnace for winter but doing so can also help to extend your furnace life expectancy. Furnaces are a sizeable investment and most people want to maximize their life expectancy. Luckily, there are some steps you can take that will really help to extend the life expectancy of your furnace, ensuring your comfort … Continue reading How to Extend Your Furnace Life Expectancy

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