DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems

Your air conditioner takes a lot of heat — especially in the summer months when you are using it heavily. To keep it working well even during heavy use, there are a few easy things you can do to prevent air conditioner problems. The first step though, is understanding the causes of common air conditioner issues and a little bit about how your air conditioner works. In St. Louis, Galmiche & Sons can help you learn more about how to … Continue reading DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems

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Air Conditioner Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Common Air Conditioner Problems

There are a few common air conditioner problems that you can expect to deal with at some point in the life of your HVAC system. Unfortunately, just about every air conditioner needs repairs now and then, no matter how well you take care of it. Thankfully, though, there is a lot you can do to prevent air conditioner problems as well as deal with them quickly when they do come up. One way you can prevent problems from getting out … Continue reading Air Conditioner Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Common Air Conditioner Problems

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Why Does My Air Conditioning Need a Tune Up Every Year

While many people often forget or overlook air conditioner maintenance, there are a lot of good reasons to give your air conditioning a tune up at least once a year. Without the right information, you might be tempted to skip the yearly tune-up, but the more you know about your air conditioner, the easier it is to see why such maintenance is necessary. Not only can a regular air conditioning tune up prevent big problems down the road, it can … Continue reading Why Does My Air Conditioning Need a Tune Up Every Year

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3 Easy Mistakes to Accidentally Void Your AC Warranty

Buying a new air conditioner is a big investment. You are counting on your new air conditioning unit to keep your home cool for years to come, and you do not want to find out your AC warranty is void if or when you do eventually need repairs to keep it running. Unfortunately, a lot of people do things that void their AC warranty without even realizing it. Thankfully, with just a few things in mind, you can avoid ending … Continue reading 3 Easy Mistakes to Accidentally Void Your AC Warranty

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How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

Air conditioner replacement can be a big investment, and some will put it off again and again, trying to use repairs to avoid the inevitable. Eventually though, your air conditioner will stop working completely, and you do not want to wait until a catastrophic breakdown to think about air conditioner replacement. Not only does preemptive air conditioner replacement avoid the scenario where you are without AC on a sweltering day, it can actually be cost effective too in that a … Continue reading How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

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Air Conditioner Replacement: Choosing the Right Size AC

So your trusty air conditioner has come to the end of its life. Maybe you had a catastrophic breakdown and the machine is totally out of commission. Maybe it is just running badly. Either way, if you have found yourself in this position, it’s easy to want to get the replacement over as quickly as possible — without considering important factors like making sure you have the right size AC unit. A lot of people assume that whatever is in … Continue reading Air Conditioner Replacement: Choosing the Right Size AC

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Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

Spring Allergy Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

When you are battling spring allergies, it can be easy to overlook one of the biggest allergen sources out there: your own home. You might think you are safe inside from pollens and other spring allergies, but for a lot of people, the indoor air quality of their home could stand to be improved. That is why the most important of the spring allergy tips is to consider your indoor air quality. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency warns that … Continue reading Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

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Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

You would be surprised how often we see oversized air conditioners installed in both residential and commercial spaces. It is a relatively easy mistake to make. Most people assume that a bigger air conditioner will be more effective, and not every installer does a cooling load calculation before installing. It takes a little time, but this calculation is well worth doing and will take into consideration factors like: the size of your house, how many windows you have, and your … Continue reading Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

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Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

Keeping your air conditioner in good working order requires regular maintenance and care. So if you are asking these kinds of questions about the kind of care your HVAC system needs, you are already in the right mindset. There is a lot you can do to keep your air conditioner running efficiently and protected from the elements, but thankfully, protection from rain is rarely an issue. One reason that many assume rain can be a problem, is that your air … Continue reading Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

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It’s Time to Schedule Spring HVAC Maintenance

With the budding trees, gentle spring breeze and longer days, it is easy to want to put aside the responsibilities that come with running a house. Do not fall into the trap! There are some important spring maintenance steps that you should take now to make sure your home is ready for the spring season. This includes scheduling your spring HVAC maintenance appointment soon, so you can be assured that your system is in good working order for the hot … Continue reading It’s Time to Schedule Spring HVAC Maintenance

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