How To Save Energy with Proper Home Insulation this Winter

Home insulation is one of the most important things you can do to improve your home’s energy efficiency and maximize energy savings. Properly insulating your home can save you up to 30 percent on your energy bill, and it will also make your home more comfortable throughout the year. In this blog post, we will explore how to save energy with proper home insulation this winter. To learn more about what you can do to save energy on your heating … Continue reading How To Save Energy with Proper Home Insulation this Winter

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Post-Holiday Season HVAC Maintenance Checklist

HVAC Maintenance Checklist for the Post Holiday Season

After the business and cheer of the holidays is over, we often find ourselves forced back into reality with a long list of to dos to accomplish. One thing you shouldn’t forget in the midst of all your post-holiday chores is to give your HVAC system a checkup. Just like your car, your HVAC system needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Read on for our post-holiday HVAC maintenance checklist to help you streamline the process and make sure … Continue reading Post-Holiday Season HVAC Maintenance Checklist

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Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

Did you know that severe winter weather can seriously affect your home’s plumbing? When the temperatures go down, your pipes can freeze, crack, or even burst. So the question arises – how can we prevent frozen pipes during the peak winter season? There are several precautionary steps you can take to prevent frozen pipes in your home. The biggest tip is to ensure that your HVAC system is running efficiently to prevent breakdowns or hot and cold spots during extreme … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

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Signs You Need to Change Your Furnace Filter

Every furnace system is fitted with a filter that aids in trapping airborne particles and dust when air is drawn into the system. These filters play a crucial role in improving your home’s air quality and also ensure the efficient functioning of your furnace. Yet changing the furnace filter is a critical task that most people end up skipping. In the following sections, we will explain the importance of filter replacement, and the warning signs that indicate that you need … Continue reading Signs You Need to Change Your Furnace Filter

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Tips for Running Your HVAC in the Fall

The fall season has arrived and now it is time to change the settings on your HVAC unit. In the fall, temperatures begin to drop, and running your HVAC system can leave you feeling like you need the heater in the mornings but the AC in afternoons. In this blog post, we take you through some of the key tips you need to follow in order to run your HVAC in the fall while keeping energy efficiency and performance in … Continue reading Tips for Running Your HVAC in the Fall

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How Often Should I Change My HEPA Filter?

Did you know air pollution happens within your home too? Air pollution is not just factory smoke or car exhaust. Pollen, dust mites, spores, pet dander, and mold also pollute the air indoors, causing allergies or even asthma. HEPA filters trap harmful particles, purifying the indoor air. However, like all other filters, even HEPA filters need to be changed regularly. If you have ever wondered "How often should I change my HEPA filter?" then this post is for you. Read … Continue reading How Often Should I Change My HEPA Filter?

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How to Prevent Pests & Bugs Coming in Through Your Air Conditioner

Hot summer days are very uncomfortable and bugs coming in through air conditioner can make things even worse. These bugs can even cause damage to your air conditioning unit. You may think that getting your hands on some pesticide or insecticide will do the trick. However, this is often just a temporary fix. If you fail to properly prevent bugs from getting in your air conditioner, the problem will persist. Read on to learn more tips to prevent bugs coming … Continue reading How to Prevent Pests & Bugs Coming in Through Your Air Conditioner

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Why it is Important to Keep Your Outdoor Air Conditioner Clean and Clear

Why you should Keep Your Outdoor Air Conditioner Clean and Clear

A machine that is coated in dirt and grime will not perform as effectively as one that is clean. That is a simple fact. A coating of muck and dirt on your AC system, nearly anyplace on it, is particularly a problem. Because of this, it is important to keep both your indoor and outdoor air conditioner clean and clear of debris. Dirt on the interior evaporator coils, for example, can lead the air conditioner to lose effectiveness quickly and … Continue reading Why it is Important to Keep Your Outdoor Air Conditioner Clean and Clear

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7 Useful HVAC Tips to Improve Home Comfort

All homeowners know that their heating and cooling systems get a good workout regardless of which season it is. When the weather is cold, the systems have to maintain comfortably warm temperatures. When the weather is hot, the systems have to maintain comfortably cool temperatures. Here are seven useful HVAC tips to improve the comfort around your home, no matter the season. If you are looking for reliable HVAC solutions, choose the best St. Louis HVAC contractors at Galmiche & … Continue reading 7 Useful HVAC Tips to Improve Home Comfort

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Air Conditioning Tips to Save Energy

During the sweltering summer days, all you want to do is stay in the house in the air conditioning. However, running your AC unit can come with expensive bills, which are not so appealing. Cooling your home accounts for almost half of your average utility expenditure. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to make your AC work more efficiently and save energy. Saving energy equals saving money, and during the warmest months of the year when air conditioning … Continue reading Air Conditioning Tips to Save Energy

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