Air Conditioning Dangers & Cautions: What You Should Never Do

While your air conditioner is built to stand up to a lot of heavy use, there are still limits to what it can take. Overworking or improperly using your air conditioner can expose you to air conditioning dangers like compressor failures or short circuits. Avoiding these common dangers is easy if you just follow a few quick guidelines. Of course, one of the biggest air conditioning dangers to avoid is trying to ignore a big problem or handle it yourself. … Continue reading Air Conditioning Dangers & Cautions: What You Should Never Do

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HVAC Cleaning: 4 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Skip Regular Cleaning & Maintenance

You might not realize just how much dust, debris, and particle matter is in your air — in part, because your HVAC system works hard to take it out and keep the air inside fresh and clean. All that dust has to go somewhere, though, and that is why regular HVAC cleaning is an important part of maintaining a healthy home, as well as a well-functioning HVAC system. An annual cleaning and maintenance visit should be a regular part of … Continue reading HVAC Cleaning: 4 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Skip Regular Cleaning & Maintenance

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Basic HVAC Parts Every Homeowner Should Know

Learning more about your HVAC system may not be top of your list for a free afternoon, but there are a lot of reasons to get to know some basic HVAC parts if you own a home. Your HVAC system can have a big impact on both your home’s livability and its value. So making sure your HVAC system is in good shape and up to date is important. Plus, knowing more about different HVAC parts will help you diagnose … Continue reading Basic HVAC Parts Every Homeowner Should Know

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Common Reasons for Poor HVAC Airflow

It can be tough to nail down exactly why you are having HVAC airflow problems, as many different things can affect airflow. There are, however, a few things to look out for, which might be responsible for low or uneven airflow in your HVAC system and home. It is important to investigate HVAC airflow issues not only because they can affect your comfort in the home, but also because airflow issues can be indicative of bigger problems, or can even … Continue reading Common Reasons for Poor HVAC Airflow

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Why is My House So Hot if the AC is Blowing Cool Air?

It can be a frustrating experience when your AC appears to be working, but you are still asking, “why is my house so hot?” Maybe you can feel cold air coming out of the vents, or hear the AC unit humming like it is supposed to – yet you are still asking, “why is my house so hot?” There are two potential sources for the problem. Your house might be the issue — from bad insulation to a lack of … Continue reading Why is My House So Hot if the AC is Blowing Cool Air?

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Signs of a Clogged AC Drain Line

One of the more common HVAC issues that people run into is a clogged AC drain line. Your air conditioner works by evaporating and condensing water in the air and does this through two types of coils: the evaporator coil in the outside unit and the condenser coil inside. Once the condenser coil has condensed this water, it is drained away through your air conditioner drain line. First, it lands in a condensate or drip pan under your indoor unit, … Continue reading Signs of a Clogged AC Drain Line

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Timeline for Proper HVAC Replacement & Maintenance

HVAC replacement can be a real hassle, so most people do not want to think about it before it is absolutely necessary. This can be a big mistake though! In fact, planning ahead for replacement can save you a lot of time and money. Rather than having to deal with a major breakdown, if you plan ahead, you can replace your heating and cooling before it reaches its last legs. That means you won’t have to spend time without AC, … Continue reading Timeline for Proper HVAC Replacement & Maintenance

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How to Know if Your Thermostat is Reading the Wrong Temperature

There are a lot of reasons why your thermostat might be reading the wrong temperature, from electrical issues to dirty air filters, and more. The first step to fixing these though, is to determine if your thermostat really is reading the wrong temperature to begin with. From there, you can try a few quick fixes, which might solve the problem for you. Or, in St. Louis you can contact the heating & air conditioning team at Galmiche & Sons to … Continue reading How to Know if Your Thermostat is Reading the Wrong Temperature

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HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

In the outdoor unit of your air conditioner, there are a few vital components for facilitating the heat transfer that makes AC possible. In particular, you will find the condenser coil as well as a condenser fan and the condenser fan motor. Together, the condenser fan motor and the coil itself keep your AC working and keep you cool. So, it is important to make sure you perform proper cleaning and maintenance on these pieces and, in particular, look out … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

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Ways to Cool Off with a Broken Air Conditioner

Dealing with a broken air conditioner during the hot summer months can be a real pain for you and your family. You can only spend so much time away from the house, and — after all — it is your home and you should be able to expect comfort there. There are a lot of good ways to stay cool while you wait for your broken air conditioner to get running again, but the first step is to make sure … Continue reading Ways to Cool Off with a Broken Air Conditioner

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