Category: Air Conditioner Maintenance

Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

Landscaping your AC Unit

For most homeowners, the outdoor AC unit is usually left bare, with the lawn as the only nature around it. However, if you want to spruce up the landscaping around your AC unit, it is possible, but you should bear in mind the right way to do it. Read on to find out more about how you can landscape around your outdoor AC unit without reducing airflow and potentially harming the system. With the extreme hot and cold temperatures we … Continue reading Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

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Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

With summer nearly over, it is now time to think of getting back to school. The kids won’t be hanging around the house, meaning that the daily schedules and routines go back to normal. This also means that the HVAC system will be working differently. As a result, it is a great idea to put together a back to school checklist for your HVAC system. If you need help with your back to school HVAC checklist or to schedule an … Continue reading Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

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Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

Air pollution does not only affect the air outside, which may contain smog, dust, pollen, mold spores, grass seed, etc. These pollutants also make their way indoors through different routes, including on pets or your shoes. Once inside, they can exist in carpets, floor surfaces, wall paints, furniture, and more. Due to these and other indoor contaminants such as dust, radon, lead, allergens, and more, summer indoor air quality can be 10-times more polluted than the air outside. With the … Continue reading Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

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Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

Summer can be a great time for the family to bond. The kids are home from school and you get to spend a lot more down time with them. However, on the downside, with your family spending more time at home, the utility bills can shoot up, especially if the kids know nothing about energy efficiency. Therefore, summer provides a great opportunity to teach kids about HVAC maintenance and how to reduce energy use in your home. Read on to … Continue reading Summer Learning: Teach Kids about Energy Efficiency & HVAC Maintenance

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Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Maintaining your air conditioner is a necessary task if you want your HVAC system to serve you for a long time. Not only does regular and proper maintenance make the air conditioner unit more effective, it also helps with saving on energy bills. There are various components that make up the air conditioner and each of these needs regular maintenance to work efficiently. If you have no idea of how to go about maintaining your air conditioner, then this article … Continue reading Basic Tips for Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

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AC Coil Corrosion & How to Prevent It

AC Coil Corrosion Prevention

AC coil corrosion is a major HVAC problem that can cause serious problems. As is the case for any other HVAC related issue, it is better to prevent coil corrosion rather than repair it. With that said, in cases of advanced AC coil corrosion, which leads to refrigerant leaks, the air conditioner may not be reparable and therefore, you may have to replace the entire system. Because it can be an expensive issue, it is best to deal with AC … Continue reading AC Coil Corrosion & How to Prevent It

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Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance

Whether it is in the hopes of saving some money or because of a busy schedule, you may be tempted to forgo spring air conditioner maintenance, but if you want to be adequately prepared for the summer ahead, reconsider. With spring air conditioner maintenance, not only are you ensured of a cooler summer, you will also save money on energy bills and costly breakdowns. Spring air conditioner maintenance is a necessity and should be done annually. If you do not … Continue reading Spring Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

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More HVAC Questions Answered

HVAC Questions & Answers

You may have lots of HVAC questions, especially now that the weather has turned cold in St. Louis and you have fired up your furnace. HVAC questions require advanced knowledge from the professionals, and having been in business for many years, we like to think we know what we are doing. That is why Galmiche & Sons has provided answers to some common HVAC questions. Below are just a few HVAC questions you may have, but if you have more, … Continue reading More HVAC Questions Answered

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How HVAC Maintenance Extends the Life of Your System

HVAC Maintenance Extends the Life of Your HVAC System

HVAC maintenance is essential to proper care of your home and family. There are several steps you can take to ensure that your HVAC system is working at peak efficiency to properly serve your home or business. As the winter months creep in and temperatures drop, it is essential now more than ever to ensure that your system is working correctly. With these simple steps for HVAC maintenance, you can prolong the life of your current system. Simple HVAC Maintenance … Continue reading How HVAC Maintenance Extends the Life of Your System

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How HVAC Maintenance Contracts Can Save You Money

HVAC Maintenance Contracts Save Money

With the level of reliance on HVAC systems in St. Louis year round thanks to hot and humid summers and cold winters, many homeowners count on HVAC maintenance contracts to keep their HVAC system running smoothly. These offer several benefits, but some people still wonder how it can be beneficial to pay for a yearly maintenance agreement. From increased longevity for your HVAC system, to peace of mind that it will always be running at its top efficiency, there are … Continue reading How HVAC Maintenance Contracts Can Save You Money

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