How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but your HVAC system can affect your allergies and it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Classrooms

This past year has opened many eyes to the importance of indoor air quality in classrooms. Covid-19 has forced us all to change our habits and routines, and schools have had to adapt to new safety measures that improve air quality in classrooms. Our students deserve to feel safe and happy while they are at school, which is why we think school districts should prioritize indoor air quality in classrooms. Thankfully, there some simple steps schools can take to boost … Continue reading The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Classrooms

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How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

Every company, from small businesses to large corporations should be focused on employee productivity and how to boost it. Productive employees often mean better profits and better products. Interestingly, studies have shown that workplace ventilation can have an impact on employee productivity. The environment that people are working in has a direct effect on their mindset and productivity and workplace ventilation plays an important role in this. Workplace ventilation has a tendency to be poor in large offices, which leads … Continue reading How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

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HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

Carbon monoxide leaks are well known to be a deadly occurrence that can silently infiltrate a space. Most folks are aware of the life-threatening outcomes that are associated with carbon monoxide leaks. Business owners are responsible for the safety of their employees and their customers and should take all the necessary steps to prevent carbon monoxide leaks. Installing a carbon monoxide detector is a great, and necessary, first step towards protecting people and your business, but there are other measures … Continue reading HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

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Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

Over the past year, the pandemic has dominated headlines non-stop and most of us have had our lives affected in some way. As it is a virus that can be spread through the air, many folks are rightly concerned about the relationship between COVID-19 and HVAC systems. While there is still lots of research being done, there are some things we can tell you about how COVID-19 and HVAC systems interact. While we are not medical experts, we try our … Continue reading Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

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Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

Our homes are important places in our lives. We spend most of our time, especially right now, at home. It is important that home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family, which is why you should care about home indoor air quality. This is an issue that many folks do not concern themselves with, but the EPA lists home indoor air quality as a top priority. Irritants and toxins can find their way into your home’s … Continue reading Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

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Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

Here at Galmiche and Sons, we are big believers in using a whole house humidifier with your HVAC system during the winter, but is there such thing as too much humidity? The answer is yes! Surprisingly, too much humidity in your home can have an adverse effect on your health. During the dry and cold winter months, most people are trying to add humidity to their indoor air. But it is important to find the right balance and avoid bringing … Continue reading Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

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Are You Experiencing Combustion Problems with Your Heater?

Winter in St. Louis is in full swing and most people have their heaters cranking to stay warm. At a time when you rely on your heater so much, the last thing you want to deal with is combustion problems with your heater. When you use a heating system that uses fuel combustion, it is not uncommon to experience combustion problems that cause your system to malfunction. Your heater or furnace needs fire to ignite the fuel to generate heat. … Continue reading Are You Experiencing Combustion Problems with Your Heater?

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What are the Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants & What Can You Do to Prevent It?

Indoor air pollutants are an unpleasant reality that all homeowners should address. Studies have shown that air inside a home can often be more polluted than the air outside. Indoor air pollutants can come from a variety of sources and have a negative impact on the people in your home. Educating yourself about the dangers of indoor air pollutants will help you take the necessary steps to improve the air quality in your home. Ensuring that the air in your … Continue reading What are the Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants & What Can You Do to Prevent It?

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Are Indoor Air Contaminants a Problem in Your Home?

The quality of the air in your home is important. It is estimated that some 4.3 million people perish each year due to air pollution. One aspect of this statistic comes down to indoor air contaminants. Indoor air contaminants are things such as radon, viruses, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds, to name a few. These indoor air contaminants have a negative impact on a person’s health and can aggravate existing conditions or contribute to lasting health problems. Surprisingly, these airborne … Continue reading Are Indoor Air Contaminants a Problem in Your Home?

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