What is the Most Efficient Heating System for Your Home?

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 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

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

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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What to Expect from Your New Furnace Installation

What to Expect from Your New Furnace Installation

At some point or another, due to age or updating, every home will require new furnace installation. This is nothing to be stressed about as a furnace installation is generally a straightforward and simple undertaking. Working with a reliable HVAC company is essential in ensuring that your new furnace installation goes smoothly. Understanding what to expect when you are getting a new furnace helps to take some of the stress and mystery out of the process. Here at Galmiche & … Continue reading What to Expect from Your New Furnace Installation

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What to Do if Your Furnace is Short Cycling

What to Do if Your Furnace is Short Cycling

During the cold winter, our furnaces are working overtime anyway, so it is important to know whether your furnace is short cycling or not. This is a fairly common problem that homeowners experience. When a furnace is short cycling, essentially it is overheating. You can tell when your furnace is short cycling because it will turn on and off frequently, sometimes producing little to no heat. This can be a frustrating issue to deal with, especially in the middle of … Continue reading What to Do if Your Furnace is Short Cycling

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A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

As Autumn rolls in and the days start to cool many of us will be turning on our heaters for the first time in months. A pre-winter furnace checklist is a great way to make sure that you furnace is ready for action. Making a furnace checklist to go over as the winter comes is an easy and very helpful task that usually does a great deal of good for furnaces. A furnace checklist will help you make sure that … Continue reading A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

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Is Your Furnace Ready for the Fall HVAC Season?

Is Your Furnace Ready for the Fall HVAC Season

Crisp days and brilliant shocks of orange and red signal the arrival of Autumn, but is your furnace ready for the fall HVAC season? Prepping your HVAC for the fall season is not difficult and is a great way to make sure your system is ready for the demands of winter. Fall HVAC preparations help to ensure that your system is fully functional, but they are also good for catching any problems that may arise once the cold hits. In … Continue reading Is Your Furnace Ready for the Fall HVAC Season?

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5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

As the leaves change and winter creeps back into the world, many of us will be getting our first heating bills of the season. Furnaces account for the largest part of energy costs, which means that homeowners are always looking to save on their heating bills. Most people try to be energy conscious at home, but there are some common mistakes that can cost you big on your heating bills. At Galmiche & Sons, we are big fans of educating … Continue reading 5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

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6 Signs It Is Time for a New Furnace Replacement

Signs It Is Time for a New Furnace Replacement

As the St. Louis winter rolls around, it is important to know how to tell when you need a new furnace replacement. A good working furnace is an essential component of your HVAC system and guarantees your comfort throughout the chilly winter months. There are some signs to be on the lookout for that signal it may be time for new furnace replacement. The last thing you want is to deal with a new furnace replacement in the dead of … Continue reading 6 Signs It Is Time for a New Furnace Replacement

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