Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

Home is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day at work. It is the place where we celebrate our family milestones, holidays, and important dates. Home should be a haven, and because of that it is important to make sure you and your family are able to fully enjoy all facets of home comfort. One of the major factors of home comfort is your home’s capacity to control the temperature and maintain a desirable climate inside. … Continue reading Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

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Window Air Conditioner FAQs

If you are shopping around for an air conditioner, it is important to study what your options are. There are many types, brands, and models of air conditioners out in the market today that choosing which one is the best for your home and family can seem overwhelming. A window air conditioner is a popular choice among many home and business owners in St. Louis for a good reason. Typically, this type of air conditioner is a lot cheaper than … Continue reading Window Air Conditioner FAQs

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Benefits of Fans in Summer in St. Louis

Using fans in the summertime are an inexpensive but effective way of cooling your home. Whether or not fans are used alone or in conjunction with your air conditioning, there are many benefits of fans when it comes to your St. Louis home. From ceiling fans to standing tower fans, here are some of the many benefits of fans that you can enjoy: Improves Indoor Comfort – Homes that have been tightly constructed can result in stale, stuffy air indoors. … Continue reading Benefits of Fans in Summer in St. Louis

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7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, most people are out enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. While this can be fun, homeowners around St. Louis should keep their guards up because this type of weather can also trigger summer allergens that may cause an allergic reaction or an asthma attack to people exposed to them. Here are the most common summer allergens around St. Louis in the summer, and what you can do to eradicate … Continue reading 7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

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Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Air Conditioner Leaking Water | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Have you been noticing a lot of water collecting under or around your air conditioning unit? To understand why your air conditioner is leaking, you first need to know how an air conditioner works. It is fairly straightforward: your air conditioner unit has an evaporator coil which cools down the air, causing condensation to form. This condensation drips down into a drain pan and goes into a drain line that leads outside the house. Top 5 Most Common Air Conditioner … Continue reading Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

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Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

Tips for Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

As St. Louis homeowners continue to look for ways to achieve a comfortable room temperature, without breaking the bank, one of the first things they should consider is using at least one ceiling fan for cooling. Fans are great because they use less energy than air conditioners, but they are able to cause noticeable shifts in temperature. It is similar to how the outside temperature may be at a certain level, but when a breeze blows, there is a wind … Continue reading Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

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Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

Outdoor entertaining is a great way to inject more life, energy, and enjoyment into an event at your St. Louis home. Guests can lounge by your pool or smell the sizzle of steak on your backyard grill. Kids have the freedom to run around to their hearts’ content. There’s more open space, and as evening arrives, guests can enjoy viewing the sunset and watching the stars come out. That said, outdoor entertaining does have its downsides. One of these is … Continue reading Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

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A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

Some homeowners will simply install a heating and cooling system in their home, and then run it as needed. Now, this will work fine even without an overall plan or strategy. That said, taking the time to think about and develop a big picture strategy for how you heat and cool your St. Louis home can save you a significant amount of money and extend the lifespan of your HVAC system. If you’re interested in better and more energy efficient … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

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Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips | St. Louis HVAC

An HVAC system is like a car. If you want to get the most performance out of it, and for it to last as long as possible, you need to perform the necessary maintenance and cleaning. A car that is poorly maintained will guzzle gas and have more break downs, leading to higher fuel and repair costs, while a poorly maintained HVAC system will similarly consume more energy and run less efficiency, driving up your utility bills. Thankfully, many of … Continue reading Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

Many people have questions about their HVAC systems and air conditioning units, because they know that with the right changes and adjustments, they can noticeably reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we have prepared this air conditioner FAQ guide, for people who are looking for this kind of information. Our AC FAQs will help you run your air conditioner more efficiently and keep you more comfortable all summer. For any questions which are not mentioned … Continue reading Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

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