How To Improve Air Quality in Your House: Natural IAQ Boosters

Are you looking to improve indoor air quality in your house? Here, we will highlight some top strategies that will help you improve air quality in your house, removing pollutants, dirt, and dust from the air you and your family breathes. If you are looking to improve indoor air quality in your house, the experts at Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis can help. To learn more or schedule a consultation with our heating and air conditioning experts, contact us … Continue reading How To Improve Air Quality in Your House: Natural IAQ Boosters

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Warning Signs You Need HVAC Repair ASAP

Some issues with an HVAC system are quite easy to spot. But for most issues, there is a greater chance of discovering them after they have been around for a while. In this case, the HVAC repair required may be more extensive and expensive. To quickly detect a potential problem in your HVAC system, you should recognize that it is behaving unusually. In this post, we take you through the warning signs that strongly suggest that all is not well … Continue reading Warning Signs You Need HVAC Repair ASAP

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How Your HVAC System Helps in Creating a Healthy Home Environment

Your HVAC system does more than cool or warm the air. Apart from ensuring a comfortable indoor climate, it acts as a custodian of air quality, helping keep your living space healthy. Read on for a look at the role an HVAC system plays in creating a healthy home environment in all the seasons. To learn more about how you can help your HVAC system improve your air quality or schedule summer HVAC maintenance for your St. Louis home, contact … Continue reading How Your HVAC System Helps in Creating a Healthy Home Environment

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How Does Your HVAC System Affect Your Allergies?

If you or a family member has seasonal allergies, paying special attention to your HVAC system can help keep allergy triggers away. Home HVAC systems not only keep your home comfortably warm or cool but also remove allergens from indoor air. But how does this air conditioning process work? How exactly does your HVAC system affect your allergies? Over time, HVAC ducts can get clogged with dust and debris, which can affect the efficiency of your HVAC system. When this … Continue reading How Does Your HVAC System Affect Your Allergies?

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Can Your Air Conditioner Cause Dehydration?

You lose water with every breath you take. So in a very dry indoor environment, you are more likely to get dehydrated. Air conditioning removes a certain amount of humidity from the air. If you run your AC for an extended period of time, it is not unusual for your AC to cause dry air. But can your air conditioner cause dehydration? We explain the facts in this article. If you are looking to upgrade your AC or want summer … Continue reading Can Your Air Conditioner Cause Dehydration?

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What is the Average Life of an HVAC System, and How Can You Extend It?

"What is the average life of an HVAC system, and how can I make mine last longer?" This is one of the most common questions that every homeowner has. Having a trusty heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is a must, especially in the extreme weather conditions of St. Louis. However, HVAC systems cost a significant amount of money, and thus, it is important to understand their average lifespan before you invest your money in one. At Galmiche & Sons, … Continue reading What is the Average Life of an HVAC System, and How Can You Extend It?

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Winter Heating Tips for Pet Parents

When the air in St. Louis turns bitterly cold, your pet can feel it just as well as you do. Bone-chilling temperatures bring risks of hypothermia and frostbite in pets, with dogs that have short hair and thin coats worse off. Consider these winter heating tips to keep your furry children comfortably warm. You may also want to think about upgrading your furnace and HVAC system, especially if you are interested in having a smart, connected home. Whether you are … Continue reading Winter Heating Tips for Pet Parents

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Tips to Breathe Easy and Improve Indoor Air Quality

With the right knowledge, you can take steps to ensure that the air you breathe at home or work is healthy. You may wonder if you really need to make the effort to improve indoor air quality, but given how the quality of indoor air can have a substantial effect on your health and well-being, it is better to be safe than sorry. Here are some of the known effects of indoor air pollutants: Cause eye, nose, and throat irritation … Continue reading Tips to Breathe Easy and Improve Indoor Air Quality

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DIY HVAC Repairs vs. Hiring a Contractor

Let’s face it – HVAC repairs are quite costly, especially if you have an old unit that breaks down frequently. So, it is natural to want to DIY HVAC repairs and save significant money. Now, while there is nothing wrong with trying to fix your HVAC unit’s issue on your own, some problems are meant to be handled by HVAC professionals. When it comes to the intricacies of your heating and cooling systems, striking the balance between what you can … Continue reading DIY HVAC Repairs vs. Hiring a Contractor

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How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace

Carbon monoxide leaks are a major danger stemming from a furnace unit. One of the worst things about it is that it is a silent threat. It can even result in deadly consequences if ignored for a long time. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas. It is a byproduct of incomplete combustion within fuel-burning appliances like a furnace unit. It can make you and your loved ones seriously ill or cause death if you are exposed to it … Continue reading How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Leaks in Your Furnace

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