How Does a Thermostat Work? 5 Energy Saving Tips

Most people don’t think twice about their thermostat – they set it and forget it. But how does a thermostat work actually? These handy devices regulate the temperature inside your home and ensure you are comfortable, no matter what the weather outside is doing. Your thermostat communicates directly with your heating and cooling system, allowing you to adjust accordingly. How does a thermostat work? This depends on the kind of device you have. Most of them have an electric sensor … Continue reading How Does a Thermostat Work? 5 Energy Saving Tips

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What Are 5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know?

As a homeowner, it is always good to have a few HVAC troubleshooting tips in your arsenal. Whether it is the middle of winter or the height of a summer heat wave, things can turn uncomfortable quickly if something is amiss with your system. Knowing a few HVAC troubleshooting tips can help you to fix your system, and hopefully save the cost of a technician visit. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we like to keep our customers informed, which is … Continue reading What Are 5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know?

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How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality and Reduce Indoor Allergens This Fall

How to Reduce Indoor Allergens This Fall

Who doesn’t want to easily reduce indoor allergens and boost air quality in their home? Poor air quality and air pollution conjures images of factory smokestacks and traffic jams, but it is just as likely to affect you at home. Luckily, there are some easy ways to reduce indoor allergens and improve your air quality. At Galmiche & Sons, we believe that everyone deserves to breathe easy in their homes. We are here to help you reduce indoor allergens and … Continue reading How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality and Reduce Indoor Allergens This Fall

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Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

Homeowners who invest in a new furnace or a heat pump are generally interested in efficient heating. No one wants to pay for an inefficient heating unit. While different types of heating systems have varying levels of efficiency, there are some extra things you can do to ensure efficient heating in your home. Efficient heating not only saves you money on energy costs, but can also extend the life of your furnace and help prevent costly break downs. If you … Continue reading Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

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Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

The short answer is yes! So if you have been turning your heat down at night, you are ahead of the game. While many are already turning heat down at night to save money, many people are not taking advantage of these easy savings. The simple act of turning down heat at night while you are sleeping can help you save nearly $200 a year on your heating bills. Most homeowners, especially new ones, are looking for any way they … Continue reading Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

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When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

When the season begins to shift into autumn, one frequently asked question that we receive is “When should I turn my furnace on?” Sometimes the weather in fall can be a little unpredictable, which makes it a bit tricky to know when it is time to kick the heat on. When our customers have questions about optimizing their systems’ use, we like to take the opportunity to share a little of our HVAC wisdom. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we … Continue reading When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

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How to Extend Your Furnace Life Expectancy

While the colors of autumn are beautiful, it is a reminder that winter is almost here. As a homeowner, it is always a good idea to prepare your furnace for winter but doing so can also help to extend your furnace life expectancy. Furnaces are a sizeable investment and most people want to maximize their life expectancy. Luckily, there are some steps you can take that will really help to extend the life expectancy of your furnace, ensuring your comfort … Continue reading How to Extend Your Furnace Life Expectancy

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Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Can Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Most homeowners are always looking for a way to help save on heating and cooling bills and people are usually familiar with things such as upgrading your insulation and getting new windows as ways to save on heating and cooling bills. However, many folks are unaware that just switching your curtains and blinds may potentially help you save on heating and cooling bills as well. This can be a relatively low-cost investment that will result in a reduction of energy … Continue reading Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

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A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

As Autumn rolls in and the days start to cool many of us will be turning on our heaters for the first time in months. A pre-winter furnace checklist is a great way to make sure that you furnace is ready for action. Making a furnace checklist to go over as the winter comes is an easy and very helpful task that usually does a great deal of good for furnaces. A furnace checklist will help you make sure that … Continue reading A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

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5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

As the leaves change and winter creeps back into the world, many of us will be getting our first heating bills of the season. Furnaces account for the largest part of energy costs, which means that homeowners are always looking to save on their heating bills. Most people try to be energy conscious at home, but there are some common mistakes that can cost you big on your heating bills. At Galmiche & Sons, we are big fans of educating … Continue reading 5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

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