Frequently Asked Smart Thermostat Questions

At Galmiche & Sons, we are always being asked about smart thermostats, and what they do. This webpage is designed to answer the most frequently asked smart thermostat questions for St. Louis, MO. If your question isn’t answered here, give us a call on 314-993-1110 or send us your heating & air conditioning questions online. With over six decades of experience serving the heating and cooling needs of homeowners and businesses in St. Louis, MO, we like to think we … Continue reading Frequently Asked Smart Thermostat Questions

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Frequently Asked Furnace Efficiency Questions

Since 1950, Galmiche & Sons have provided the greater St. Louis region with furnace repairs, maintenance, and friendly, expert knowledge on furnace efficiency. We know what furnace efficiency means for your household, and how making sure your system is running at its max efficiency can save you energy costs! While recent technology brings us smart thermostats and more intelligent HVAC systems, knowing the facts about furnace efficiency sometimes requires asking questions. To help, we have compiled a list of frequently … Continue reading Frequently Asked Furnace Efficiency Questions

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What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

If you have been experiencing energy inefficiency in your home’s HVAC system, you may have a problem with air balancing. It is important to have this corrected as soon as possible to avoid outrageous utility bills. Air balancing problems may also be the reason for uneven heating and cooling as well as a decrease in comfort. Read on to find out more about air balancing. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any air balancing problems in your St. Louis … Continue reading What is Air Balancing and What Do You Need to Know?

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Humidifier FAQs: What You Need to Know About Home Humidity

For the ultimate comfort and health, it is important to ensure that home humidity levels are well regulated. For this, most experts recommend using a whole house humidifier to keep the humidity levels in check. Yet, when it comes to home humidity, there are certain questions that are still frequently asked. Have a look and get to know some facts about your home humidity and humidifiers in general. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any problems with your HVAC … Continue reading Humidifier FAQs: What You Need to Know About Home Humidity

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How and When to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

How to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

Whole house humidifiers are an important part of the HVAC system of any house, especially in the winter. These appliances use a humidifier water panel to add moisture to the air as it cycles through the system. Most homeowners do not know much about the humidifier water panel. This article will highlight all the important aspects of a humidifier water panel including how and when to change it. In the meantime, if you are in need of an HVAC company … Continue reading How and When to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

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Why is Attic Ventilation Important in the Winter?

Many people do not realize the importance of attic ventilation. In fact, most homeowners will not bother to ventilate the attic in any way. However, attic ventilation plays a very big role when it comes to protecting your home and your comfort. During winter, attic ventilation helps to protect the roof structures from any damage that can result from trapped moisture. In this article, we are going to look at the importance of attic ventilation as well as how you … Continue reading Why is Attic Ventilation Important in the Winter?

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Why is My Heat Pump Running Constantly?

For most homeowners, having the heat pump running constantly can be quite confusing. This is because most are usually not sure whether or not that is supposed to happen. So, is it normal for your heat pump to run constantly or should you be worried? We will answer that in the article below. Galmiche & Sons has been providing HVAC services to the residents of St. Louis and the greater region for many years. If you would like an answer … Continue reading Why is My Heat Pump Running Constantly?

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What Are Air Conditioner Coils & What Do They Do?

While an air conditioner is not too complicated a machine, many homeowners do not know much about how their air unit actually cools their home. This is perfectly fine if you do not want to deal with maintenance yourself, but there are a lot of reasons to become more familiar with your unit, including the different air conditioner coils at work inside. While most know that their air conditioner has coils of some kind, few could tell you what they … Continue reading What Are Air Conditioner Coils & What Do They Do?

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HVAC Zoning Systems: Basic Things You Should Know

HVAC Zoning Systems | What is HVAC Zoning

Getting your entire home comfortable throughout every room can be a hassle as balancing all the temperatures in the house is tricky. Many homeowners wonder what they can do to get the temperatures just right without the headache. This is where an HVAC zoning system comes in to play. In the article below, we discuss the basic things a homeowner should consider when looking into integrating an HVAC zoning system into their home. If you have any questions about whether … Continue reading HVAC Zoning Systems: Basic Things You Should Know

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What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioning?

Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioning | How They Work

Although most homeowners have HVAC systems in their homes, very few of them can tell the difference between a heat pump and air conditioning. Often, these two systems are used interchangeably. Although there are certain similarities between a heat pump and an air conditioner, it is good to know the difference so as to fully understand how your HVAC system functions. Galmiche & Sons is a St. Louis HVAC company that has been serving local home and business owners for … Continue reading What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioning?

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