5 Heating Mistakes to Avoid This Fall and Winter

With energy costs reaching all-time highs, it is more important than ever to avoid making as many heating mistakes as possible. As fall and winter approach, people throughout the St. Louis area are shutting down their air conditioning and preparing their HVAC systems for a long season of cold weather. For many, this means high energy bills as they try to keep their home warm. Nevertheless, there are many heating mistakes that can be easily avoided to save you money … Continue reading 5 Heating Mistakes to Avoid This Fall and Winter

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Furnace Troubleshooting: Common Reasons Your Home Is Not Heating

Furnace Troubleshooting | DIY Furnace Tips

At Galmiche & Sons, one of the most common questions we hear is “Why is my furnace not heating properly?” If you are experiencing problems heating your home, furnace troubleshooting can help diagnose and resolve the issue. While we always recommend contacting a professional HVAC company with your concerns, in this article we will talk about some furnace troubleshooting that you will be able to do by yourself to help you understand the problem and the best solution. If you … Continue reading Furnace Troubleshooting: Common Reasons Your Home Is Not Heating

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Does Closing Off Vents Improve Heating Energy Efficiency?

There has always been a notion that closing off vents to rooms where you do not need the heat actually improved heating energy efficiency. While this might sound like a logical thing to do, it is actually far from it and there are many reasons as to why this is so. First, before we look at the reasons why closing off vents will not increase heating energy efficiency, it is important to consider that is always best to turn to … Continue reading Does Closing Off Vents Improve Heating Energy Efficiency?

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Buying a New Furnace: What’s the Difference Between a Single Stage, 2-Stage & Variable Speed Furnace?

If you have been shopping for new furnaces apart from the brand name, one other common thing that you might have come across is the different speeds of furnaces. There are single stage, 2-stage, and variable speed furnaces on the market. The furnace speed is an important factor to consider before buying a furnace as this not only affects the price, but also the performance of a furnace. In this article, we are going to differentiate between a single stage, … Continue reading Buying a New Furnace: What’s the Difference Between a Single Stage, 2-Stage & Variable Speed Furnace?

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Buying a New Furnace: Top Factors to Consider

As winter approaches, one of the most valuable assets in your home will be the furnace. A efficient and reliable furnace definitely comes in handy during the cold months, so shopping for a new furnace before the harsh cold sets in if often the best idea. There are many factors to consider when buying a new furnace. It is not all just about price – efficiency and proper sizing matter too. In order to make the best decision on the … Continue reading Buying a New Furnace: Top Factors to Consider

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Schedule Your Fall Furnace Check Up

Summer is over and fall is here. However, before long, the wonderful weather during fall will disappear and winter will set in with its familiar chill. One of your most vital assets in your home during winter is a reliable furnace to keep you and your loved ones toasty and warm through the cold season. In order to prevent yourself from being left in the cold this winter, a furnace check up in the fall will ensure that your furnace … Continue reading Schedule Your Fall Furnace Check Up

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A Guide to New Furnace Costs

Buying a new furnace is generally not something that the typical homeowner looks forward to. This is primarily because of the new furnace costs that people often do not plan for. The new furnace cost notwithstanding, a furnace is a necessity, especially in the cold winter season. It is essential to keep your home warm and cozy during the winter, and so it is important to invest in the right furnace for your home. There are a number of factors … Continue reading A Guide to New Furnace Costs

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Four Things You Should Know About HVAC Replacement

We often take our HVAC systems for granted, so it is no wonder that many of us are not very informed about our AC or furnaces until we find ourselves needing HVAC replacement. In general, HVAC replacements occur because the existing system is so old that it has become far too expensive to maintain and repair it. Rather than waiting until an expensive and inconvenient hardware failure, you should consider HVAC replacement before your system fails completely, so you can … Continue reading Four Things You Should Know About HVAC Replacement

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HVAC Replacement: Should I Replace My Furnace & Air Conditioner Together?

If you are like most people, you are probably very price conscious when it comes to making significant purchases. Therefore, when it is time to replace something large like an air conditioner or a furnace, the temptation to replace only the broken one, or the one that is giving the most trouble is very real. However, there are a lot of advantages to a total HVAC replacement, and swapping out both the AC and furnace at the same time. One … Continue reading HVAC Replacement: Should I Replace My Furnace & Air Conditioner Together?

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4 Mistakes that Rookie Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors Make

Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors in St. Louis

Mistakes can and will happen during the installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment. However, these mistakes could prove to be costly and annoying to say the least, so these should not be made at the expense of the homeowner. You may be swayed into hiring an inexperienced heating & air conditioning contractor because he happens to be a good friend or because he was offering you what seemed like a good deal. Whatever your reasons, this could prove to … Continue reading 4 Mistakes that Rookie Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors Make

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