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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How to Achieve Balance Between Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference

Maintaining a comfortable in-home temperature requires finding the right indoor and outdoor temperature balance. This is an often-overlooked area of heating and cooling, but it does play a significant role in reducing your energy costs. Homeowners should be able to achieve a good balance between indoor and outdoor temperature difference with just a few easy steps. This is especially important as the temperatures drop, and the St. Louis winter continues. When you have the right balance between indoor and outdoor … Continue reading How to Achieve Balance Between Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference

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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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Are Heat Pumps a Good Investment?

As winter holds St. Louis in its frosty grip, many of our customers wonder if heat pumps are a worthy investment. At Galmiche & Sons, we believe heat pumps are worth every penny. When it comes to getting through the cold months, you should prioritize your in-home comfort. Heat pumps are a great way to upgrade or supplement your existing HVAC system and can help it work more efficiently. If your heating system is not holding up during winter, heat … Continue reading Are Heat Pumps a Good Investment?

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What Can You Expect When You Upgrade Your HVAC System?

Upgrade Your HVAC System | What to Expect

A well maintained HVAC system can last the better part of a decade, but at some point, you will probably have to upgrade your HVAC system. Unfortunately, this is a reality of being homeowner. Even if you have stuck with the recommended maintenance and servicing, you will have to upgrade your heating and cooling system at some point. When your system reaches the point that repairs are becoming more expensive and frequent, it makes sense to invest in a new … Continue reading What Can You Expect When You Upgrade Your HVAC System?

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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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Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

Homeowners who invest in a new furnace or a heat pump are generally interested in efficient heating. No one wants to pay for an inefficient heating unit. While different types of heating systems have varying levels of efficiency, there are some extra things you can do to ensure efficient heating in your home. Efficient heating not only saves you money on energy costs, but can also extend the life of your furnace and help prevent costly break downs. If you … Continue reading Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

A newly built home is a wonderful thing and quite often is the manifestation of someone’s dreams. After the whirlwind of building, it is important to think about heating and cooling your new construction home. HVAC costs are unfortunately unavoidable and can be a constant cost for homeowners, year after year. Though, if you take the time to ensure that heating and cooling for your new construction home is done right, you can save in the long run. There are … Continue reading Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

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