Assessing DIY HVAC Maintenance Tasks You Can Tackle

Ensuring your HVAC system receives proper maintenance is vital to keeping your home comfortable year-round. However, professional HVAC maintenance usually costs a significant amount of money. While scheduling regular maintenance with a trusted service provider is essential for the longevity of your system, there are several DIY HVAC maintenance tasks you can do by yourself. DIY HVAC maintenance can go a long way in helping you save money. However, when opting for the DIY HVAC maintenance route, it’s vital to … Continue reading Assessing DIY HVAC Maintenance Tasks You Can Tackle

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Low-Cost Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Today, we live in a world where even the air we breathe indoors isn’t immune to pollutants. While we may not be able to see them with our naked eyes, there are several harmful particles and gases in our indoor air, posing potential threats to our health. The notion of a safe haven within our homes is challenged by the reality that indoor air can be laden with allergens, dust, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants. But don’t worry … Continue reading Low-Cost Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

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How to Program Your Thermostat for Efficiency and Comfort

Your thermostat plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal indoor comfort and efficiency. This small device on your wall holds the incredible power to make your home a comfortable haven while also saving you money on energy bills. But all that can only happen when you program it correctly. Knowing how to program your thermostat and getting its settings just right is essential to maintaining the perfect balance of temperature and energy usage. If it’s out of sync or you … Continue reading How to Program Your Thermostat for Efficiency and Comfort

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Smart Thermostat Showdown: Which One is Right for You?

With technological advancements in almost every arena of our lives, it’s no surprise that our HVAC systems have also become future-forward. Enter smart thermostats – A smart thermostat is a gadget that connects to your heating and cooling system, letting you adjust and monitor your home’s temperature from anywhere with your phone or another device connected to the internet. Read on to learn more about the benefits that smart thermostats offer. For more information or to request a quote for … Continue reading Smart Thermostat Showdown: Which One is Right for You?

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Busting Winter Heating Myths: Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered if you are letting heat out by opening your windows in winter? Or if cranking out the thermostat will heat your home faster? Are some truths, in fact, widely-held misconceptions? In this article we explore some common winter heating myths, and provide the truths that can help keep you warm this winter while saving on heating bills. For more HVAC tips and answers to any HVAC issues you may be facing, contact the St. Louis heating and air … Continue reading Busting Winter Heating Myths: Fact or Fiction?

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Budget Friendly Heating Tips: 5 Ways to Stay Warm and Toasty This Winter without Cranking Up the Heat

Budget Friendly Heating Tips | St. Louis HVAC

St. Louis winters can get downright cold, and with energy bills rising, it is no wonder homeowners find themselves wondering how they can keep warm without breaking the bank. With these budget friendly heating tips, you can beat the cold and make even the chilliest day feel manageable. To learn more and ensure your furnace is in good shape for heating your home optimally, contact the heating and air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons to schedule a furnace check-up … Continue reading Budget Friendly Heating Tips: 5 Ways to Stay Warm and Toasty This Winter without Cranking Up the Heat

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DIY HVAC Repairs vs. Hiring a Contractor

Let’s face it – HVAC repairs are quite costly, especially if you have an old unit that breaks down frequently. So, it is natural to want to DIY HVAC repairs and save significant money. Now, while there is nothing wrong with trying to fix your HVAC unit’s issue on your own, some problems are meant to be handled by HVAC professionals. When it comes to the intricacies of your heating and cooling systems, striking the balance between what you can … Continue reading DIY HVAC Repairs vs. Hiring a Contractor

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When to Call an HVAC Technician vs. DIY Repair

Every homeowner wants their HVAC system to be in top-notch condition so that they can keep their home nice and comfortable. However, just like every other appliance, your HVAC system can break down, malfunction, and require repair and maintenance. When it comes to this, it is critical to know when to call an HVAC technician versus when you can DIY repair. While there are some repair tasks that you can handle on your own, others require the expertise of a … Continue reading When to Call an HVAC Technician vs. DIY Repair

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How to Test Your Indoor Air Quality

Clean and healthy air is a basic necessity for everyone. With the ever-increasing pollution outside and concerns of indoor air pollution and disease, ensuring your indoor air remains in healthy and pollution-free is crucial for your overall well-being. Poor indoor air quality can lead to several health issues, like allergies and respiratory problems. So the important questions revolve around how to identify poor indoor air quality, how to test indoor air quality, and how to improve it. Read on to … Continue reading How to Test Your Indoor Air Quality

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How Often Should You Change Your Humidifier Filter/Pad?

One of the most common humidifier questions that we get asked is "How often should I change my humidifier filter for best performance?" A whole home humidifier is an incredible device that adds moisture to your home and keeps it comfortable during the dry and brutal winter months. However, for the best performance and peak efficiency, you need to change your humidifier filter or pad regularly. In this blog post, we will talk more about how often should you change … Continue reading How Often Should You Change Your Humidifier Filter/Pad?

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