The Impact of Heat Waves on Your Air Conditioner Performance

It is no secret that climate change is bringing more severe and more frequent heat waves in St. Louis. As temperatures nearing 100 degrees start to look like the new normal, staying cool and keeping family members and pets comfortable has become a priority for St. Louisans. Improving air conditioner performance for optimal comfort is important. But you should know that heat waves can strain your AC and impact its performance. How, then, do you stay cool in the midst … Continue reading The Impact of Heat Waves on Your Air Conditioner Performance

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Summer AC Tune-Up: What to Expect

An AC tune-up is a maintenance service that involves inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting your AC unit. It is done to ensure that your air conditioner is running at peak performance, diagnose minor repairs before they become major problems, increase your AC’s efficiency, and extend its lifespan. A summer AC tune-up is recommended for our particularly hot city to ensure your HVAC system is ready for the hot summer months. In St. Louis, Galmiche and Sons offers only the best HVAC … Continue reading Summer AC Tune-Up: What to Expect

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Essential Signs Your AC Needs Repair (Before You Are Left Sweating!)

As the summer approaches, a well-functioning AC becomes essential for comfort and health. Imagine the devastation when your AC quits on you in the middle of a scorching summer day. To avoid this from happening, repairing your AC beforehand is necessary for a comfortable and stress-free summer. Paying attention to tell-tale signs can indicate if your AC needs a repair. If you are looking for AC repairs in the St. Louis area, look no further than Galmiche & Sons. We … Continue reading Essential Signs Your AC Needs Repair (Before You Are Left Sweating!)

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DIY AC Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself

While annual AC maintenance from an HVAC professional is essential to keep your air conditioning unit operating effectively and efficiently, a few maintenance tasks are easily done on your own. Here are some DIY AC maintenance tips we recommend to St. Louis homeowners interested in tackling minor issues with their AC promptly and saving money on professional AC repair. If you would rather leave AC maintenance to us, we suggest you sign up for our HVAC maintenance agreement, which assures … Continue reading DIY AC Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself

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DIY vs. Professional AC Maintenance

Some HVAC maintenance tasks are easily done at home. Others are best left to an HVAC technician. In this post, we make the case for both DIY and professional AC maintenance and help you understand what tasks can be done at home and which are best left to the professionals. To learn more or schedule professional AC maintenance in the St. Louis area, contact the experts at Galmiche & Sons today. Providing commercial and residential HVAC services throughout St. Louis, … Continue reading DIY vs. Professional AC Maintenance

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What Your Dirty Air Conditioner is Trying to Tell You

A dirty air conditioner is bad news. It can result in high energy bills and increase allergy and asthma symptoms. This is why HVAC experts recommend that you have your AC cleaned by a professional annually and replace filters every 3-4 months, or earlier. With regular maintenance, you can avoid the problems that arise from having a dirty AC and have any undetected issues with the unit fixed sooner rather than later. Galmiche & Sons is a trusted HVAC company … Continue reading What Your Dirty Air Conditioner is Trying to Tell You

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Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips: Preparing Your HVAC System for Summer

From sporting events to fun festivals, summers in St. Louis, Missouri are packed with fun and excitement. On the flip side, the muggy weather can make you long for air-conditioning. So after the fun is over, you want to come back to a cool home, and for that, your AC should run optimally. Having your AC checked out by our professional before the summer heat hits ensures that any issue may be dealt with swiftly and your AC can be … Continue reading Summer HVAC Maintenance Tips: Preparing Your HVAC System for Summer

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Benefits of AC Maintenance

The importance of a high-efficiency and reliable air conditioning unit cannot be overstated. This is especially true for places like St. Louis, where the intense summer heat and humidity wraps around you like a suffocating blanket. With temperatures soaring and humidity increasing, your home’s indoor environment should be your safe and cool haven, not a place of discomfort. But what happens when your AC unit starts to underperform, leaving you comfortable during the sweltering days and muggy nights? This is … Continue reading Benefits of AC Maintenance

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Reasons Why You Need a Professional Spring AC Tune Up

The onset of spring and warmer weather means it is time to start using your air conditioner again. But before you do, it’s important to have it inspected, cleaned, and maintained to avoid damaging it. Skipping this step could lead to costly repairs down the line. In this article, we’re going to share reasons why you should plan a spring AC tune up and how a professional can help. To learn more and schedule your spring HVAC maintenance in St. … Continue reading Reasons Why You Need a Professional Spring AC Tune Up

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Inspecting and Cleaning AC Coils

An air-conditioner uses evaporator coils to cool the air and condenser coils to transfer heat outside. The former is located indoors and the latter is located within the outdoor unit. Both sets of coils accumulate dirt, oil, and debris over time, making your AC less efficient and more expensive to run. Cleaning AC coils is an essential part of HVAC maintenance, and it is a pretty straightforward, if time-consuming, task. Read the steps below to learn how to properly clean … Continue reading Inspecting and Cleaning AC Coils

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