Planning AC Replacement? Learn Why You Should Replace Your Heating System Too

Although the summer sunshine is usually a welcomed sight to St. Louis area residents everywhere, for some of us, it also comes with the dread of knowing it might be time to get an AC replacement before things get too hot. Especially if your air conditioning system was just trudging through last summer, now may be the time to take care of the business of getting your new air conditioner going and get the peace of mind that your summer … Continue reading Planning AC Replacement? Learn Why You Should Replace Your Heating System Too

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How to Add Home Equity by Upgrading Your HVAC System

For many of us, our homes are our greatest asset. With that in mind, many of us put a lot of our time and resources back into them. While remodeling home improvements can often be a bit of a shot in the dark as to whether or not they will pay off and add to the equity in the property, upgrading the HVAC system in the home can almost always make a good impact. Upgrading the HVAC system is truly … Continue reading How to Add Home Equity by Upgrading Your HVAC System

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How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?

Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Tips in Winter & Summer

With spring comes that subtle reminder of life between our two harsher seasons here in St. Louis. Bundling up and cranking the heat becomes slowly forgotten as we move on to dreams of sunglasses and swimming pools. However, for you and your family to have ultimate comfort in your home, regardless of the season, it is important to remember your HVAC maintenance and upkeep and the different treatments your system will require depending on the season to follow. In St. … Continue reading How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?

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Should You Use Your Tax Refund on a New HVAC System?

Use Your Tax Refund for a New HVAC System

It is a new year, and for many St. Louis families that means looking forward to receiving their tax refund. The big question then becomes, how is the best way to spend the money you get back? Buying a new HVAC system may be one of the better decisions you can make. Read below and we will tell you why. In the greater St. Louis area, if you are in the market for a HVAC system upgrade and would like … Continue reading Should You Use Your Tax Refund on a New HVAC System?

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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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