Signs You Need Heat Pump Repairs or Service

A heat pump provides both cooling and heating for your home and is part of the HVAC system installed on your home’s exterior. In the winter months, the pump pushes out cold air and pulls in heat into your home while doing the exact opposite in summers. A properly functioning heat pump is the key to optimizing your comfort throughout the year. Knowing the common signs of trouble that call for heat pump repairs or service is the first step … Continue reading Signs You Need Heat Pump Repairs or Service

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How to Use Your Heat Pump to Save Money

The heat pump is an essential piece of equipment in your home every winter. But heating bills can be hard to control if you are not using your heat pump judiciously. Learning to use the heat pump to save energy can not only make it more economical but also give you better heating efficiency. The idea is to get good heating even on the coldest days through the winter but at minimum cost. We are sharing some great tips to … Continue reading How to Use Your Heat Pump to Save Money

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Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

HVAC service providers in St. Louis receive hundreds of calls each year during fall and winter regarding problems with the heating system. Like most other appliances, furnaces are prone to some issues. Before calling HVAC service professionals, you can take some proactive measures to avoid and diagnose common furnace issues. Read more about common furnace problems and heating system troubleshooting tips below. If you are currently experiencing problems, and need to have your heating system inspected by expert technicians in … Continue reading Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

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How Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Work in the Winter?

How Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Work in Winter

If you are familiar with geothermal heat pumps, you may already know that they take heat from the earth. Geothermal literally translates to “earth heat” as geo means earth and thermal of course refers to anything involving heat. Geothermal heat pumps are becoming quite popular in many parts of the world as the energy they use is a renewable, alternate source of energy, unlike the fossil fuels we generally use in the furnace. But, how does a geothermal heat pump … Continue reading How Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Work in the Winter?

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How to Tell If You Need Heat Pump Repairs

A well-functioning heat pump is what keeps your house at a comfortable temperature all year round. Having a faulty or malfunctioning heat pump can make things very challenging for you. In such cases, it is a wise choice investing in heat pump repairs. But how do you know that it is the right time for heat pump repairs? In this article, we will discuss a few key signs, which indicate when you should ideally call our heating & air conditioning … Continue reading How to Tell If You Need Heat Pump Repairs

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Can Your Heater Produce Too Much Heat in the Winter?

When it is freezing cold outside, thinking about your heater producing too much heat seems like a crazy thought. We all like to be nice and toasty, how can there be such a thing as too much heat? The truth is your furnace may be generating too much heat for your home, causing issues such as stuffiness, excessive sweating, and wasted energy. Another major drawback of your heater producing too much heat is system wear and tear. Your heater could … Continue reading Can Your Heater Produce Too Much Heat in the Winter?

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Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

Having to endure a cold house in winter is not something that anyone wants to deal with. When the temperatures are dropping outside and it is still chilly inside, it can be pretty frustrating. If you are experiencing a cold house in winter, there are some simple steps you can take to make your house warmer. A cold house in winter is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous for things like water pipes. Many of our tips … Continue reading Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

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Have You Noticed Your Heater Making a Grinding Noise?

Why Is Your Heater Making a Grinding Noise

Each winter, we all use our heaters to get through the bitter cold months and most of us are always on the lookout for any signs our heating system may be failing. If you notice your heater making a grinding noise, then you can be sure something is amiss. It is vital that homeowners keep their heaters in optimal shape to prevent breakdowns and ensure efficiency. If your heater is making a grinding noise, it requires your immediate attention and … Continue reading Have You Noticed Your Heater Making a Grinding Noise?

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What Are 5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know?

As a homeowner, it is always good to have a few HVAC troubleshooting tips in your arsenal. Whether it is the middle of winter or the height of a summer heat wave, things can turn uncomfortable quickly if something is amiss with your system. Knowing a few HVAC troubleshooting tips can help you to fix your system, and hopefully save the cost of a technician visit. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we like to keep our customers informed, which is … Continue reading What Are 5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know?

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What to Do If Your Heat Pump is Blowing Cold Air

Providing heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, heat pumps are indispensable in every season. It really is a fantastic device. So when your heat pump is not functioning correctly, it is frustrating. However, if your heat pump is blowing cold air, it can be especially dire in winter. When a heat pump is not heating, there are several things that could be happening. We have constructed this list to help our customers understand why their heat pump … Continue reading What to Do If Your Heat Pump is Blowing Cold Air

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