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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Taking the Right Steps to Avoid Needing HVAC Repair

Preventative maintenance is a key part of avoiding costly HVAC repair. Most people want to keep their HVAC system at optimum functionality, without the need for HVAC repair. If your system is not properly taken care of, it is likely that you will need some form of HVAC repair, most of which is quite costly. Thankfully, there are few steps you can take to ensure that your heating and cooling system stays at peak performance. Do you need HVAC repair … Continue reading Taking the Right Steps to Avoid Needing HVAC Repair

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A Guide to 6 Common Residential Air Conditioning Repairs

Residential air conditioning repairs are somewhat of an inevitability for most homeowners. Throughout the years of normal usage of your HVAC system, it is common to undergo residential air conditioning repairs. It is important to remember that for most of these repairs, you should contact a reliable HVAC contractor, as it can be dangerous to attempt residential air conditioning repairs yourself. Galmiche and Sons has been servicing residential AC units in the greater St. Louis area for over 50 years … Continue reading A Guide to 6 Common Residential Air Conditioning Repairs

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HVAC Best Practices: Minimize Wear and Tear on Your System

An HVAC system is a significant investment in your home. It is important that you exercise some HVAC best practices in order to ensure that your system is in top condition year-round. By following some of our HVAC best practices, you will be taking steps to reduce the wear and tear on your system and prolong system life and performance. This handy list of HVAC best practices contains straightforward solutions to protect your investment. If have any questions or need … Continue reading HVAC Best Practices: Minimize Wear and Tear on Your System

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Tips to Hide an HVAC Unit

While heating and cooling is an essential aspect of your home, an HVAC system is not the most eye-catching feature in a yard. Many people often hide an HVAC unit to fit with the desired aesthetic of their home. A bulky metal unit on the side of your house or in your backyard is often reason enough to try and hide an HVAC unit. At Galmiche & Sons, we encourage people to make their homes the way they want them. … Continue reading Tips to Hide an HVAC Unit

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