Yearly Furnace Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

During the cold winters in St. Louis, residents are highly dependent on their furnaces to keep their homes and commercial buildings toasty. A furnace is an incredibly valuable investment and to ensure that it continues to work efficiently, you need to follow certain yearly furnace safety tips. This blog post will walk you through the best annual furnace safety tips to help you keep your appliances in the best condition and avoid any hazardous situations. To learn more or schedule … Continue reading Yearly Furnace Safety Tips to Keep Your Home Safe

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How Can You Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is released by home appliances, automobiles, heaters, etc. If you breath in carbon monoxide, it can collect in your bloodstream, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious condition that can lead to severe life-threatening complications. Its risk increases more in the winter as people start using heating appliances for an extended period. Every year, almost 500 people die from this poisoning. Many people don’t even realize that their … Continue reading How Can You Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

Did you know that severe winter weather can seriously affect your home’s plumbing? When the temperatures go down, your pipes can freeze, crack, or even burst. So the question arises – how can we prevent frozen pipes during the peak winter season? There are several precautionary steps you can take to prevent frozen pipes in your home. The biggest tip is to ensure that your HVAC system is running efficiently to prevent breakdowns or hot and cold spots during extreme … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

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The Dangers of DIY Furnace Repair and Installation

People love doing home renovation projects. Whatever your project, you will find some kind of online tutorial that will take you through all the steps. But just because you can DIY something, does not always mean that you should. This stands true especially when it comes to DIY furnace repair and installation. The truth is that furnaces are very complex machines. Our technicians at Galmiche & Sons complete years of training to safely handle these machines. In this article, we … Continue reading The Dangers of DIY Furnace Repair and Installation

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Furnace Safety Tips for Winter

Your home heating system or furnace is something that keeps you comfortable in winter. But if you are not careful with your furnace, it can quickly become dangerous. Because, at the end of the day, it is an appliance that burns fuel. Not to worry. We, from Galmiche & Sons, are here with some furnace safety tips that will help you protect your home and your family this winter. To learn more about our furnace safety tips and what you … Continue reading Furnace Safety Tips for Winter

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What is the Best Whole Home Humidifier for You?

Have you noticed that you tend to fall sick quite easily during winter? While there are many contributing factors to this, one reason is the low humidity rate that is common in winters. If you are looking for something to rectify this problem, a whole home humidifier may be the solution. This article will tell you everything you need to know about whole home humidifiers, including some tips for choosing the best whole home humidifier for your needs. To learn … Continue reading What is the Best Whole Home Humidifier for You?

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Ventilation for Schools and Commercial Buildings: Important Changes & Upgrades You Need to Make

Are you the owner or property manager of a commercial building owner or an academic institution? Do you want to learn more about ventilation for schools, colleges, offices, factories, and other commercial spaces? Are you interested in learning how you can get your building ventilation aligned with the prescribed building codes and regulations? If yes, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will address some major concerns and issues when it comes to ventilation for schools … Continue reading Ventilation for Schools and Commercial Buildings: Important Changes & Upgrades You Need to Make

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Why Does My Heater Smell Bad?

Has your heater been giving off unusual or terrible smells? Do you find yourself asking why does my heater smell bad? If yes, there are a couple of reasons why this happens and what you can do about it. We take a look at these reasons and solutions to fix a smelly heater in this blog post. To schedule heater repair or maintenance in the greater St. Louis area, contact the heating and air conditioning experts at Galmiche and Sons. … Continue reading Why Does My Heater Smell Bad?

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Buying a New Home? Here is Why You Need an HVAC Inspection First

Why You Need an HVAC Inspection for Your New Home

If you are buying a new home, there are a lot of things to consider and evaluate. Most buyers get a home inspection done before buying a house. However, home inspectors usually only check if the HVAC system is working or not. Working does not necessarily mean that it is functioning exactly as it should. That is why you should schedule an HVAC inspection with a trusted heating and cooling expert before buying a new home. In the St. Louis … Continue reading Buying a New Home? Here is Why You Need an HVAC Inspection First

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Why Healthy Indoor Air Quality is Important

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollution can cause several health issues. A few of these health issues may occur soon after exposure, such as irritation of the eyes or allergies. Some health issues may crop up years later due to prolonged exposure to indoor air pollutants. So what can you do to maintain healthy indoor air quality? Read on to learn more about the dangers of … Continue reading Why Healthy Indoor Air Quality is Important

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