Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

No matter how clean you keep your house, there are always some air pollutants lurking around. These pollutants affect the quality of your indoor air and if not dealt with, they can cause serious health problems to you and your family. It is important to be familiar with the common causes of indoor air pollution so as to know how to go about resolving them. In this article, we highlight some of these causes and what you can do to … Continue reading Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

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Winter Storm Safety Tips for Your Home

The weather during winter in St. Louis can be very unpredictable. As such, winter storms are to be expected at some point. Frustratingly, ice and snow storms can lead to so much damage. It is, therefore, necessary to know what to do in case you are caught up in a winter storm. Read on to find out a couple of winter storm safety tips that you can use to ensure that your home and family are safe. In the meantime, … Continue reading Winter Storm Safety Tips for Your Home

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What is a Heat Exchanger and What Does It Do?

Most homes and businesses in the St. Louis area have an HVAC system, and these systems are typically made up of many parts. However, not many people understand all of these parts and what their importance is. One major component of an HVAC system is the heat exchanger. In this article, we highlight what a heat exchanger is and what role it plays in keeping the indoor air of your home or business comfortable. In the meantime, if you have … Continue reading What is a Heat Exchanger and What Does It Do?

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Dangers of Heat Pump Refrigerant Leaks in Winter

Many homeowners and business owners use heat pumps as an energy efficient source of heat, especially during winter. For the heat pump to work, it uses a refrigerant that either cools or heats the indoor air. A heat pump refrigerant leak is usually associated with cooling issues. However, it is possible to have a heat pump refrigerant leak during winter, and this could pose quite a danger. Read on to find out more on the possible dangers of heat pump … Continue reading Dangers of Heat Pump Refrigerant Leaks in Winter

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Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

With the winter season at its peak, most families will spend the time indoors trying to keep warm. With this added time indoors, it is as important now as ever to make sure you have taken all precautions to protect your family from the danger of being exposed to carbon monoxide leaks. Because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, it is very easy for a leak to go unnoticed. Fortunately, there are a couple of things that you can do … Continue reading Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

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Winter Safety Tips for Extreme Cold

Winter can be quite a dangerous time. With the threat of extreme cold and low wind chills, it is extremely important to stay safe. While most homeowners may not know it, there are a couple of winter safety tips that can help you and your family stay safe, even during the most extreme cold. In this article, offer some winter safety tips to help keep you safe and warm all winter, so read on to find out more. In the … Continue reading Winter Safety Tips for Extreme Cold

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Heating Safety Tips for the Holidays

With everyone home for the holidays and trying to keep warm and cozy, heating equipment can be a fire hazard. If you especially have a lot of people coming over for this joyous time, it is good to have some heating safety tips handy. This way, you can be assured that you will all remain safe during the holidays. Read on for some heating safety tips that will help to ensure you and your family have a happy and comfortable … Continue reading Heating Safety Tips for the Holidays

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Is Your Furnace Motor Overheating?

Most furnaces are built to last, and with the right installation and proper maintenance, most of them can even last for years without needing any major repairs. However, even with regular maintenance, you are never totally protected from experiencing furnace issues, including the furnace motor overheating. Therefore, it is important to be able to recognize the signs of a furnace motor overheating and know what to do in such a case. Read on to find out a few signs that … Continue reading Is Your Furnace Motor Overheating?

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Why It Pays to Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance This Fall

One of the things people love most about heat pumps is that they are considerably low maintenance, especially when compared to their traditional heating and cooling system counterparts. However, with the number of benefits that come from regular maintenance such as lower operating costs, extended lifespan, and improved performance, it pays to schedule regular heat pump maintenance with your local St. Louis HVAC professionals. If you would like to schedule an appointment for fall heat pump maintenance, contact Galmiche & … Continue reading Why It Pays to Schedule Heat Pump Maintenance This Fall

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Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

Everyone needs fresh air to stay healthy and happy at home. While we often assume that air pollution is a problem that only affects the outdoors, indoor air quality is a significant risk for many homes. In fact, in a lot of places, indoor air quality is actually a lot worse than what is outside. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to keep the air in your home clear and healthy. Whether it is an addition to your … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

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