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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Indoor Air Pollution in Schools: What You Need to Know

Air pollution is commonly thought of as an issue with outdoor conditions or only affecting indoor spaces where dangerous chemicals are in use. However, indoor pollution can occur in all sorts of buildings, and air pollution in schools is a serious concern — especially for older buildings. Like old buildings of all kinds, the combination of dangerous materials and decay can create unsafe environments pretty quickly. Keeping kids safe from air pollution in schools is a serious issue and one … Continue reading Indoor Air Pollution in Schools: What You Need to Know

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Why is My AC Tripping the Breaker?

If you are experiencing problems with your AC tripping the breaker this may be a cause for concern. While it is normal for the breaker to trip every once in a while, reoccurring problems are the sign of bigger problems. Such air conditioner problems are not to be dismissed and should be dealt with immediately. In most cases of the AC tripping the breaker, many homeowners will simply reset the circuit breaker. However, it is important to find out the … Continue reading Why is My AC Tripping the Breaker?

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Spring Storm Preparation Tips for Your HVAC

Spring time in the St. Louis area inevitably brings the risk of severe weather and storms and if you are not well prepared, you may find yourself having to deal with some huge storm related issues. When it comes to your HVAC system, storm preparation is certainly one way to ensure that you are ready for spring. While doing your spring maintenance check, you can throw in a couple of these steps to make sure that your HVAC system is … Continue reading Spring Storm Preparation Tips for Your HVAC

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Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

The flu season is upon us and the virus has swept across the United States this winter, with epidemic levels of illness. We all know the tried and true methods of staying healthy, from drinking extra orange juice to washing hands. However, many people do not consider how they can use their HVAC system to help prevent getting sick during this cold and flu season. From the office to at home, if you would like to learn more about how … Continue reading Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

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Dangerous Furnace Smells that No Homeowner Should Ignore

Furnace smells can bring your attention to some very serious issues your furnace may be having. Not addressing the furnace smells can even be as serious as death if not addressed appropriately. Our guide below will let you know what some different smells may mean and help keep you safe should you experience any of these furnace smells. Galmiche & Sons wants to ensure your safety. Heating & air conditioning systems are complicated systems that take professional services to maintain … Continue reading Dangerous Furnace Smells that No Homeowner Should Ignore

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Tips to Improve IAQ and Productivity this Winter Season

The air we breathe has many effects on our health. We talk a lot about outdoor air quality and its negative impacts on our health and environment, but little do we hear about indoor air quality or IAQ. IAQ is simply how good or bad the air is inside a building. A building’s air filtration system is responsible for removing the tiny particles that can wreak havoc on its occupants. Sick days become more common, productivity is negatively affected, and … Continue reading Tips to Improve IAQ and Productivity this Winter Season

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Winter Indoor Air Quality Concerns

Winter indoor air quality differs from others seasons in some very important ways. As we spend much more time indoors during the cold winter months in St. Louis, many allergens come from internal sources including building materials, pets, cooking fumes, and dust. Additionally, low humidity levels can worsen the impact of allergens and promote the spread of disease, making winter indoor air quality even more of a concern. If you find yourself suffering from seasonal allergies or symptoms of poor … Continue reading Winter Indoor Air Quality Concerns

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