Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

HVAC systems should work to make your home a healthier place for you and your family, which is why it is important to understand some indoor air quality basics. Having a home that is free of pollutants and toxins is a major priority for homeowners and Galmiche & Sons prioritizes customer health. Knowing your way around indoor air quality basics is a great way to ensure you are getting the clean air you deserve. If you or anyone in your … Continue reading Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

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Energy Efficiency in the Workplace: How to Save Energy in an Office Environment

Many of us go to work every day without considering whether our office is energy efficient. Understanding how to save energy in an office is essential as many offices needlessly waste energy and money. Following these best practices for how to save energy in an office can help your office save money and contribute to a greener community. We have put together this list of tips for ways to save energy in an office as a helpful way for our … Continue reading Energy Efficiency in the Workplace: How to Save Energy in an Office Environment

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Energy Conservation vs. Indoor Air Quality: Can You Have It All?

Two of the common concerns for HVAC customers are often energy conservation and air quality. Most people want to save money on energy costs while still ensuring a healthy indoor climate in their home. Energy conservation is usually the top concern for our customers shopping for an HVAC system, while surprisingly indoor air quality is a lower priority. However, it is possible to have great indoor air quality while achieving good energy conservation at the same time. Looking for ways … Continue reading Energy Conservation vs. Indoor Air Quality: Can You Have It All?

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What Are the Benefits of an Electrostatic Air Filter?

Switching to an electrostatic air filter is a fantastic way for homeowners to save money and improve indoor air quality. Cutting down on HVAC costs is always a good idea and an electrostatic air filter is an easy option. Additionally, an electrostatic air filter offers outstanding air filtration that captures more dust and allergen particles than traditional air filters. Making the switch to an electrostatic air filter could not be easier and Galmiche & Sons offers top industry brands for … Continue reading What Are the Benefits of an Electrostatic Air Filter?

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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

A newly built home is a wonderful thing and quite often is the manifestation of someone’s dreams. After the whirlwind of building, it is important to think about heating and cooling your new construction home. HVAC costs are unfortunately unavoidable and can be a constant cost for homeowners, year after year. Though, if you take the time to ensure that heating and cooling for your new construction home is done right, you can save in the long run. There are … Continue reading Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

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What is Home Air Filtration? A Buyer’s Guide

Indoor air quality is a hot topic these days. Clean air in your home is directly linked to many health benefits and a home air filtration system is the key to achieving this. Without proper home air filtration, allergens, toxins, and dust can spread around your house through your HVAC system. These elements can be particularly harmful to people with asthma and allergies. Home air filtration helps to ensure you and your loved ones are comfortable and healthy. At Galmiche … Continue reading What is Home Air Filtration? A Buyer’s Guide

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HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know

We realize that a lot of technical jargon and acronyms get thrown around in this industry, so we wanted to take the time to cover some HVAC basics that all homeowners should be familiar with. Whether you are looking to purchase or upgrade your HVAC system, or you just want a refresher, these HVAC basics will make sure you feel comfortable reading and talking about your system. There can be a lot to take in when you are just getting … Continue reading HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know

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How HVAC Zoning Can Help Beat the Summer Heat?

During summer, air conditioners are usually run around the clock. Much of that energy and money gets wasted cooling empty rooms or parts of a home. HVAC zoning is a technique homeowners can use to help save money and energy while staying cool. So, what is HVAC zoning? Zoning your home works by dividing your house into separate areas that are regulated by their own thermostat. This allows you to control the temperature of each zone precisely, which helps you … Continue reading How HVAC Zoning Can Help Beat the Summer Heat?

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Five Steps to Better Indoor Air Quality

Better indoor air quality is something that all homeowners should strive for as it directly affects your health. In fact, indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air, a fact many homeowners are surprised to learn. Pollutants and allergens get into your home and reduce air quality, which can lead to health problems and irritation. Luckily, there are steps you can take to achieve improved indoor air quality. At Galmiche & Sons, we believe that all our customers deserve … Continue reading Five Steps to Better Indoor Air Quality

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Common Energy Efficiency Ratings Explained

When shopping around for the best HVAC system, energy efficiency is something you should consider. There are different energy efficiency ratings that will help you determine how much energy a system will use. These energy efficiency ratings are there to help prospective buyers understand which heating and cooling systems will be the most efficient for their needs. Energy efficiency ratings are created using an equation that calculates HVAC system output compared to the amount of electricity or gas that it … Continue reading Common Energy Efficiency Ratings Explained

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