It’s Not Too Late: Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up

Winter has a way of suddenly creeping up on us, doesn’t it? One day, we will be raking off the fall leaves from our backyards, and just a few days after, we will be scraping off the frost from the windshield. So it is important to act fast, and schedule a furnace tune-up when there is still time. If you are still waiting to get your fall furnace tune-up, it is not too late. In St. Louis and the surrounding … Continue reading It’s Not Too Late: Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up

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How to Protect Your HVAC in Winter

Your HVAC system is built to be sturdy, but that doesn’t mean that weather elements can’t cause any damage. As the winter starts to set in, protecting your HVAC system becomes all the more important since ice and snow can creep into the condensing unit, causing serious damage. Wondering how to protect HVAC in winter? This article will tell you everything you need to know about using your HVAC unit safely in winter. To learn more about protecting your HVAC … Continue reading How to Protect Your HVAC in Winter

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DIY Furnace Tips & Tricks to Keep You Warm this Winter

Every year winter bring with it lots of chilly temperatures and cold, frigid nights. When it is the dead of winter, having your heating unit give up on you can be one of the worst things. With some DIY furnace tips, however, you will be able to keep your home warm and ensure the safety of your family. Read on to learn more tips that can help you keep warm without breaking the bank, ensure your heating system is running … Continue reading DIY Furnace Tips & Tricks to Keep You Warm this Winter

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How Can You Avoid Emergency Furnace Repairs In Winter?

During winters in St. Louis, people head indoors and keep their furnaces turned on for extended periods to keep them warm and cozy. This is why most homeowners opt for getting their furnaces fine tuned before winter gets underway. With your furnace properly maintained, you can generally steer clear of most emergency furnace repairs in winter. Read on to learn what you can do to avoid these repairs ahead of this year’s winter in St. Louis. If you want to … Continue reading How Can You Avoid Emergency Furnace Repairs In Winter?

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Furnace Problems: How Does the Cold Affect Your Furnace?

The winter months in St. Louis can get quite chilly, with temperatures often dipping to sub-zero levels, especially at night. For most households in and around the city, a typical winter’s day involves spending most of the time indoors with furnaces on. However, as furnaces stay on for extended periods, their lifespans tend to take a beating due to the cold. As a result, homeowners encounter furnace problems that need professional attention. Read on to learn more about what those … Continue reading Furnace Problems: How Does the Cold Affect Your Furnace?

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What Should Routine HVAC Maintenance Cover?

You may have heard that fall is a great time to schedule your routine HVAC maintenance. But do you know what routine HVAC maintenance actually includes? It is important to have a clear idea of what is included in annual maintenance so that you can know what you are paying for and what services you may need to purchase separately. Understanding regular maintenance activities can also help you understand just why annual maintenance is so important for the health of … Continue reading What Should Routine HVAC Maintenance Cover?

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What is a Blower Motor?

An HVAC system consists of many moving parts that work together to ensure your comfort. It can be overwhelming to know how all of this works, but as a responsible homeowner, it is always a good idea to understand the key functions of some important parts. For example, when you get your HVAC unit serviced, you might come across something known as a blower motor. You may understand that this is a key component of your HVAC system. But, do … Continue reading What is a Blower Motor?

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Tips for Running Your HVAC in the Fall

The fall season has arrived and now it is time to change the settings on your HVAC unit. In the fall, temperatures begin to drop, and running your HVAC system can leave you feeling like you need the heater in the mornings but the AC in afternoons. In this blog post, we take you through some of the key tips you need to follow in order to run your HVAC in the fall while keeping energy efficiency and performance in … Continue reading Tips for Running Your HVAC in the Fall

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HVAC Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know

Have questions about HVAC maintenance? You have come to the right place. Galmiche & Sons is a premier St. Louis based HVAC company, with over 70 years of experience installing, servicing, and maintaining HVAC units. Our technicians are highly skilled and experienced in working with the latest HVAC technology and systems as well as providing maintenance for all makes and models. In this article, we answer some of the most common questions that you may have about HVAC maintenance. To … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know

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When Should I Replace My Ductwork?

Your home’s ductwork is a pipe-like passageway that is used by your HVAC system to move air throughout your house. This ductwork carries the air through the heating/cooling system, allowing you to warm up your house or ventilate it with cool air, as you desire. As with any other component of an HVAC system, your ductwork can also become worn out, damaged, or inefficient. Damaged air ducts can result in an inefficient HVAC system, and therefore it should be replaced … Continue reading When Should I Replace My Ductwork?

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