Can High Ceilings Affect HVAC Efficiency?

Vaulted ceilings are often a statement feature in stately rooms and buildings all over the United States. Many American homes have living rooms, kitchens, or bedrooms that emulate this feature with their own high ceilings. While they are lovely to look at, sometimes a high ceiling means less than optimum HVAC efficiency and creeping energy bills. Is it possible to enjoy a high ceiling in your home while maintaining some semblance of efficiency from your HVAC system? While they are … Continue reading Can High Ceilings Affect HVAC Efficiency?

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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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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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What Does an HVAC Air Purifier Actually Do?

Indoor air pollution is an often-overlooked health risk in many American homes and businesses. While there is a lot you can do with even the standard HVAC set up to reduce indoor air pollution, an HVAC air purifier can help too. There are a few different kinds of air purifiers out there, and different HVAC systems work better with different approaches. Learning more about HVAC air purifiers and how they work is a great place to start. You can also … Continue reading What Does an HVAC Air Purifier Actually Do?

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What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

If it looks like it is time to buy a new furnace, the first question you are probably asking is “how much will this cost?” The fact is, it depends. Learning more about your home’s heating needs, types of furnaces, and what to look out for in a good furnace can help. Not only will this knowledge help you save money on your new furnace, but understanding the differences between various types of furnaces can help you care for your … Continue reading What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

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How to Tell If You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

When it comes to furnace safety and repair, one of the biggest ways to keep you and your family safe and comfortable is to know the warning signs of breakdown. Being able to tell when it is time to call for emergency furnace repair can help you avoid fires, electrical damage, and all of the hassles that come with breakdowns. If you notice any of these issues, you should contact your heating & air conditioning service team at Galmiche & … Continue reading How to Tell If You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

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How to Buy a Furnace: A Step By Step Guide

In order to find the best HVAC system for your home, whether a combined system or just a furnace, you should first learn about the different options available. That way you will not buy a furnace that works just okay only to learn later that there might be a better heating & air conditioning option for your needs. So, if you think it is time to buy a new furnace, take these steps to ensure you are getting something that … Continue reading How to Buy a Furnace: A Step By Step Guide

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Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

Depending on the age and condition of your furnace, the furnace noises you hear can vary quite a bit. Some noises are normal, especially as your furnace ages. Others, however, can indicate a serious problem and should be dealt with right away. Learning to tell the difference in furnace noises, and how to differentiate them from duct noises, can help you avoid higher heating bills, wear and tear, and even HVAC breakdowns. Plus, the more you learn about your heating … Continue reading Furnace Noises: What They Mean & When You Need Furnace Repair

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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Furnace

Furnaces are a very common household appliance and yet, many people do not know much about how they work. It is worth looking into because this knowledge can not only help you assess and deal with furnace problems as they come up, it can help you avoid such problems in the first place. Proper heating & air conditioning use and maintenance go a long way to protect you from breakdowns and repairs. Here are a few things you should know … Continue reading 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Furnace

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What is the Ideal Home Humidity Level?

Humidity can have a huge impact on the function and efficiency of your home’s HVAC system as well as your comfort. In fact, humidity can lead to a whole host of HVAC problems if not kept in check, and it can also make your home more susceptible to HVAC invaders like mold and mildew. For these reasons, it is important to get an idea of what your ideal home humidity is at different points in the year, and how you … Continue reading What is the Ideal Home Humidity Level?

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