How to Lower Heating Bills & Costs

This is a popular topic for St. Louis residents, especially when the temperatures outside are plummeting. Rising heating bills are never a pleasant experience, but fortunately, there are things you can do to save energy, promote efficiency, and lower those heating bills. If you are hoping to find ways of lowering your heating bills, one thing that might help is scheduling an annual furnace cleaning and maintenance check on your system. Call Galmiche & Sons today and we can send … Continue reading How to Lower Heating Bills & Costs

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Furnace Cleaning: Should I Have My Furnace Cleaned Every Year?

Your home’s HVAC system is one of the main components for ensuring comfort year round. The HVAC system is also one of the most expensive components in terms of replacement. One of the best ways to make sure your system stays in good working order and help protect its longevity is making sure you have your furnace cleaned annually. Additionally, chances are your system’s manufacturer’s warranty requires it as well! In St. Louis and the surrounding area, if you would … Continue reading Furnace Cleaning: Should I Have My Furnace Cleaned Every Year?

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Do You Need an Energy Efficient Heater for Your Home?

With the topic of energy consumption and efficiency on the first page of news websites everywhere, it is easy to understand why so many Americans are rethinking the way they use energy at home and looking into ways to reduce it. One popular solution that comes with many benefits is kicking out the old, outdated furnace in favor of an energy efficient heater. However, making the decision to get a new heater, energy efficient or not, is a big deal. … Continue reading Do You Need an Energy Efficient Heater for Your Home?

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What is a Flame Sensor & What Does It Do?

It may seem like there are endless HVAC components to clean, replace, and worry about. Some of which are so small and out of the way that you rarely notice them doing their job. Still, these components need to work correctly in order to keep your HVAC running smoothly and your home comfortable year round. One such component is the flame sensor. A small piece that communicates between your furnace’s ignition and control board, the flame sensor may appear unassuming … Continue reading What is a Flame Sensor & What Does It Do?

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How to Light a Pilot Light on a Furnace

Have you ever noticed that your furnace tends to stop working just when you need it the most? This is not just bad luck! When your furnace is working hard in especially extreme cold conditions, it is easy for your pilot light to go out or other common furnace problems to occur. In fact, it is more likely that you will see all kinds of furnace and heating issues in bad weather as your furnace strains to keep up. You … Continue reading How to Light a Pilot Light on a Furnace

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End of the Season Furnace Repairs You Can’t Afford to Skip

When winter is over and the heating season is done, it can be easy to just turn off the heat, shut it all down, and forget about it until next year. However, this can be bad for the long term health of your heating system. In order to avoid excessive furnace repairs, you should make sure to assess your heating system at the end of the winter. After all, you will be preventing a very bad day in the future … Continue reading End of the Season Furnace Repairs You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Furnace Troubleshooting: What To Do if Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air

If your furnace is blowing cold air, there are a few different issues that could be responsible. Furnaces rely on many closely interlinked components. That means that furnace issues, such as a furnace blowing cold air, can be difficult to diagnose. If you are not able to figure out why your furnace is blowing cold air, call you HVAC service team for help. Some furnace issues can be dealt with at home, but an important part of furnace safety is … Continue reading Furnace Troubleshooting: What To Do if Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air

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Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a New Thermostat

Good sleep is an incredibly important aspect of health, not to mention happiness. Tossing and turning all night is never fun, and old thermostats can be part of the problem. How can a new thermostat help you sleep? By keeping you cool at night. Even when it is cold outside, the human body prefers a colder temperature for sleeping than during waking hours. So, while your heat may feel great during the day, if your thermostat settings stay the same … Continue reading Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a New Thermostat

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Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

Your furnace provides a great deal of value to you and your family. Keeping your home heated through the winter, your furnace is one of the most important investments in home comfort you can make. This is why it is important to make sure your furnace is working correctly and to stay on top of furnace maintenance and furnace safety. You want your furnace to remain a source of comfort rather than becoming a potential risk. One way to keep … Continue reading Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

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What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

If it looks like it is time to buy a new furnace, the first question you are probably asking is “how much will this cost?” The fact is, it depends. Learning more about your home’s heating needs, types of furnaces, and what to look out for in a good furnace can help. Not only will this knowledge help you save money on your new furnace, but understanding the differences between various types of furnaces can help you care for your … Continue reading What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

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