Summer Heater Maintenance: Caring for Your Furnace in Summer

The furnace or heater is certainly the last thing on your mind during the summer. However, heater maintenance is quite important during these summer months. This ensures that your heating system is in good working condition when the summer heat fades and you need it. Although heater maintenance should be a regular occurrence, here are a couple of things that you can do during the summer to ensure that your heater is ready for the winter chill. If you are … Continue reading Summer Heater Maintenance: Caring for Your Furnace in Summer

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How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace?

There are certain things that are bound to get your attention when they fail to work. Your furnace is just one of them. There is little as bad as having a broken furnace, especially during the cold St. Louis winter nights. With a broken furnace comes several questions, with the fundamental one being what would it cost to replace the furnace. The truth is, every homeowner has different needs, so there is no universal answer to the question. However, in … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace?

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What Makes Galmiche & Sons the Place to Turn to for Furnace Repair in St. Louis?

Wherever you live, you will at one point or another need furnace repair. St. Louis has been proudly served by Galmiche & Sons since 1950, and we are the HVAC company that you can trust for all of your furnace repair in St. Louis. We have been tending to our neighbors in St. Louis for many years and have built our reputation on providing our customers service that is nothing short of the best. We are not satisfied with our … Continue reading What Makes Galmiche & Sons the Place to Turn to for Furnace Repair in St. Louis?

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How Does a Furnace Work?

There are several residential heating system types, and without a doubt, furnaces are among the most popular today. While older models used coal and wood for fuel, newer models tend to use electricity and gas and are much more efficient. During the cold winter months in St. Louis, you are undoubtedly grateful for the furnace. However, do you really understand how the furnace works? Understanding the how a furnace works will help you keep it in good working condition. After … Continue reading How Does a Furnace Work?

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Why is My Heating Bill So High? Common Causes for a High Heating Bill

“Why is my heating bill so high?” is a common question that frustrates many St. Louis residents during the winter months. Not only does a high heating bill wreak havoc on your family budget, it also makes you wonder what is causing the flare up. Below we discuss some possible causes of your high heating bill and how to fix them. For more help in the greater St. Louis area, give Galmiche & Sons a call at 314-993-1110 so we … Continue reading Why is My Heating Bill So High? Common Causes for a High Heating Bill

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Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

Home is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day at work. It is the place where we celebrate our family milestones, holidays, and important dates. Home should be a haven, and because of that it is important to make sure you and your family are able to fully enjoy all facets of home comfort. One of the major factors of home comfort is your home’s capacity to control the temperature and maintain a desirable climate inside. … Continue reading Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

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4 Weeks to Improved Heating Comfort: DIY Heating Tips

Our cold St. Louis winters can be serious inspiration for homeowners wanting to make sure their HVAC system is running at its optimum performance, and it is usually after the first heating bill comes in! We recommend annual maintenance for your HVAC system, so our expert service technicians can give your system a thorough review, and check for potential leaks or worn out parts that may be hindering your system’s output. In between your regular system maintenance checks, there are … Continue reading 4 Weeks to Improved Heating Comfort: DIY Heating Tips

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Managing Humidity and Static Electricity in Your Home

Humidity and Static Electricity | St. Louis HVAC Tips

We all know the frustration of the annoying small shock you can get upon touching a light switch or metal doorknob due to static electricity. However, static electricity can do more than cause slight annoyances. Indeed, it can cause permanent damage to electronics, such as your tablet, laptop, or smart TV, and your appliances such as your microwave. However, there are ways to reduce static electricity in the air by adding a little extra humidity in home air. If you … Continue reading Managing Humidity and Static Electricity in Your Home

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Easy Tips to Reduce Your Home Heating Load

When those winter heating bills roll in, most of us groan while trying to think of ways to reduce our energy costs and lower the heating load of the home, in other words, the amount of heat and energy needed to effectively heat our house. In St. Louis where cold winter nights can come without notices, we are particularly aware of the need for a warm home over the winter, while we cross our fingers that the heating load is … Continue reading Easy Tips to Reduce Your Home Heating Load

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5 Furnace Maintenance Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy

Furnace Maintenance Steps | St. Louis HVAC

Winter is in full gear in St. Louis, and with it comes those frustratingly high heating bills. Especially for those of us in St. Louis, furnace maintenance is exceptionally important as we deal with the arduous winters we are accustomed to. Once winter has passed, your furnace does not get to rest easy though! Indeed, summer means your furnace blower must work to circulate the cooled air throughout your home, thus making furnace maintenance a necessary routine for your household. … Continue reading 5 Furnace Maintenance Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy

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