How to Clean a Furnace Filter

The furnace filter is one part of your HVAC system that needs regular cleaning and occasional replacement too. It undergoes a lot of wear due to the amount of dirt, dust, and particulates that it is exposed to. A dirty filter can not only impact your indoor air quality but also reduce the efficiency of your HVAC unit. This is why it is essential to know how to clean a furnace filter so you can do it yourself and do … Continue reading How to Clean a Furnace Filter

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Is Your Heating Bill Skyrocketing, and You’re Not Sure Why?

Reasons Why Your Home Heating Bill is Too Higha

For most homeowners, a major concern during winters is the sky-high heating bills they will have to pay for their homes. It is natural to be worried. But now is the time to stop worrying and start acting if you wish to lower your heating bill this winter. There are a few common reasons why your home heating bill is always high. Read on to learn more about all of the reasons that may be increasing your heating bill. It … Continue reading Is Your Heating Bill Skyrocketing, and You’re Not Sure Why?

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Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

It can be very troublesome if your furnace decides to just go down in the middle of the cold winter. Routine furnace maintenance and timely repairs are often able to prevent this sudden breakdown. But, even if you did carry out regular HVAC maintenance, the furnace can still face trouble due to other reasons like a power outage during storms or unforeseen breakdowns. Whatever the reason may be, losing the heat in your home during winters can be a real … Continue reading Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

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Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The thermostat is an often overlooked but extremely important component of your HVAC system. We tend to take it for granted, but a simple fault in the thermostat could render your whole HVAC unit useless. If you have been experiencing problems like furnace short cycling, or a difference between the temperature shown by the thermostat and the actual temperature, you probably need to act soon. Your faulty thermostat could be causing your energy bills to skyrocket while you still have … Continue reading Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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Common HVAC Duct Problems You Should Know

HVAC Duct Problems & What to do About Them

Most of the time, whenever there is a loss of efficiency in the heating and cooling system, we blame it on the HVAC unit. We spend hundreds of dollars on maintenance and repairs, but sometimes the problem still persists. You may notice that despite regular HVAC maintenance and component replacements, your energy bills are always high. That is probably because the problem is not with the HVAC unit after all. The problem could be with the air ducts. HVAC duct … Continue reading Common HVAC Duct Problems You Should Know

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Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

HVAC service providers in St. Louis receive hundreds of calls each year during fall and winter regarding problems with the heating system. Like most other appliances, furnaces are prone to some issues. Before calling HVAC service professionals, you can take some proactive measures to avoid and diagnose common furnace issues. Read more about common furnace problems and heating system troubleshooting tips below. If you are currently experiencing problems, and need to have your heating system inspected by expert technicians in … Continue reading Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

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7 Tips for Fall HVAC Maintenance

Summer is all but gone, and fall has arrived. As you get ready for colder weather, one of the things you need to prioritize is fall HVAC maintenance. The plummeting temperatures translate into extensive use of heating, which in turn, can reflect on your energy costs. Focusing on HVAC maintenance in the fall will help you avoid major breakdowns and massive energy bills when winter comes. Proper HVAC maintenance is also vital to the lifespan of the system. If you … Continue reading 7 Tips for Fall HVAC Maintenance

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3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

Many Americans spend most of their time indoors- in the office or at home. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the concentration of indoor air pollutants is 2 to 5 times more than outdoor concentrations. As such, indoor air pollutants cam be more dangerous than outdoor ones. While indoor air pollutants can cause a range of serious health problems, the good news is that you can easily avoid them by following a few simple steps. 3 Key Indoor Air … Continue reading 3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

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4 Tips to Extend Your Furnace Life Span

Your furnace is an integral part of your home or office space. But time and use can lead to wear and tear, resulting in the need for furnace repair or furnace replacement. But here is the truth. You can do a couple of things to ensure your furnace lasts longer and you benefit from a long and uninterrupted furnace life span. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, our team of experienced heating and air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & … Continue reading 4 Tips to Extend Your Furnace Life Span

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