Landscaping Tips for HVAC Efficiency

Changes to your yard and landscaping can have a big impact on energy efficiency both inside and outside the home. Most people know that landscaping choices can affect your water use, but did you know that a few strategic landscaping choices can improve your HVAC efficiency as well? There are a few ways to improve your HVAC efficiency with changes to your yard, and you will be surprised how much of a difference they can make. In fact, neighborhoods with … Continue reading Landscaping Tips for HVAC Efficiency

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Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

For our St. Louis summer months, the humidity and airflow of a home can change from day to day. Not only does this change affect your home and family, but it can also have an effect on your HVAC system. Improper airflow can lead to major problems for the HVAC system, causing an overheating and overworked HVAC system – leading to big losses in efficiency. However, by following our simple tips on improving airflow in your home – your HVAC … Continue reading Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

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Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

With recent concerns of indoor and outdoor air pollution growing, we know you want the best for your family. One way to help is through implementing the best air filtration system for your family’s needs! At Galmiche & Sons, we know that using draft-excluders and sealing windows might keep energy costs down, but sealing your home so tightly can mean trapping indoor air pollution in. Therefore, we recommend controlling indoor air problems by having the best air filtration system running … Continue reading Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

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What are the Advantages of a Smart Thermostat?

Technology moves in rapid paces, and your home should not be the one left behind. At Galmiche & Sons, we encourage our home and business customers to consider installing a smart thermostat when it makes sense for them. The process takes less than an hour for installation, and could save you a lot of money on otherwise wasted energy costs in the long run. To learn more, check out our list of advantages of a smart thermostat below, and you … Continue reading What are the Advantages of a Smart Thermostat?

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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: HVAC Maintenance Tips for March Weather

In St. Louis, we’re used to strong weather changes every season, and March is no exception. On the cusp of winter and spring, this month can give everything from chilly snow and ice to thundering rainstorms, which is why it is important to keep your HVAC in optimal condition. Follow our easy to use HVAC maintenance tips and you’ll reach April with a healthy HVAC system and outlook for the oncoming summer! If you notice anything amiss with your heating … Continue reading In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: HVAC Maintenance Tips for March Weather

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Our Most Common HVAC Questions from Homeowners

Providing HVAC services in the St. Louis area since 1950, Galmiche & Sons has fielded almost every question you can think of regarding HVAC systems. We have compiled a list of the most common HVAC questions for you to look through. These can help you to learn more about HVAC systems before you purchase, install, get repairs for, or look into getting a replacement HVAC system. If you have a common HVAC question that is not answered below or another … Continue reading Our Most Common HVAC Questions from Homeowners

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What are the Best Smart Thermostat Features for My Home or Business?

In this new age of controlling your entire home through your smart phone, we have found more of our customers asking, “What are the best smart thermostat features for my home or business in St. Louis?” In order to filter the information, we have compiled this short information page that will give you an idea of the smart thermostat features that are available to you to give you better control over your HVAC system, electricity, and gas bills. The added … Continue reading What are the Best Smart Thermostat Features for My Home or Business?

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Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

The ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the home. However, many homeowners usually overlook the importance of the ductwork design to their HVAC systems. Ductwork design is important as it affects the efficiency and performance of your HVAC system. In this article, we will highlight some of the reasons why you should take your ductwork design seriously. Meanwhile, if you are in need of any HVAC services – from ductwork design and retrofitting to annual system inspection … Continue reading Why Does Ductwork Design Matter?

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Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Businesses

Keeping your business safe is important and one of the ways to do this is by ensuring you have regular commercial HVAC maintenance. Besides ensuring your commercial building is safe, commercial HVAC maintenance also ensures optimal indoor air quality. This, in turn, creates a comfortable atmosphere allowing your employees to be more productive. If you are unsure of how to go about it, have a look at our commercial HVAC maintenance checklist for an idea of where to start. In … Continue reading Commercial HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Businesses

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Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

Having efficient duct design is important for the overall performance of your HVAC system. Because ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air all throughout the house, it is vital to have efficient duct design. This helps you ensure proper efficiency and save more than a couple of bucks when it comes to heating or cooling costs. Read on to find out more on the practices that ensure you have efficient duct design. Getting a technician who understands all your needs … Continue reading Best Practices for Efficient Duct Design

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