Category: HVAC Tips

3 Important Facts You Need to Know About Your Electric Heat Pump

Electric Heat Pump Facts

Homeowners are often surprised to discover their home is heated and cooled by an electric heat pump, instead of a traditional gas furnace and air conditioner. This is especially true in St. Louis, where our strong Midwest winters once made electric heat pump less likely to be effective. Luckily, the technology has improved in leaps and bounds, and many newly built homes now feature energy efficient heat pumps. With many homeowners in St. Louis encountering homes with electric heat pumps … Continue reading 3 Important Facts You Need to Know About Your Electric Heat Pump

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3 Steps to Choosing the Best Programmable Thermostat

Best Programmable Thermostat

With today’s advanced technology, a manual thermostat is more than just a piece of outdated technology. It could be costing you a lot of money on your electric bill. After all, your thermostat is the control center for your home’s heating and cooling needs. The best programmable thermostat will excel at adjusting to your needs when it comes to scheduling, comfort, and climate. So, shouldn’t your thermostat be doing the heavy lifting of helping you save energy? But which programmable … Continue reading 3 Steps to Choosing the Best Programmable Thermostat

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Scheduling an Annual Furnace Tune Up: Important Things You Need to Know

Furnace Tune Up | St. Louis HVAC

Much like your car, your home’s furnace needs an annual tune up. Furnaces are often out of sight and out of mind, but if you avoid scheduling a furnace tune up for too long, it can have long term consequences for your heating and cooling system. Not to mention, your ability to have a cozy home in the winter. Our team at Galmiche & Sons strives to make sure our St. Louis area customers are informed and confident in maintaining … Continue reading Scheduling an Annual Furnace Tune Up: Important Things You Need to Know

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No-Cost Tips to Stay Warm This Winter

Tips to Stay Warm This Winter

St. Louis winters can get very cold and it can seem like a never-ending battle to find effective tips to stay warm that do not involve turning up the thermostat. But, our tips to stay warm are a sure-fire way to keep you toasty and comfy all winter long while keeping your furnace from expending more energy. Read our tips to stay warm below. For more help keeping warm and keeping your furnace running efficiently or if you have any … Continue reading No-Cost Tips to Stay Warm This Winter

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10 Thermostat Tips to Save You Money on Heating Costs

Thermostat Tips to Save Money

If you are looking for ways to save a little money on your home energy costs, our thermostat tips can help. The average heating bill is close to $200/month. If you would like a more of that cash in your pocket, read on! Below are 10 thermostat tips to check out to help you keep your home warm and saving on heating bills this winter, but if you have more questions on your thermostat settings or HVAC system, please contact … Continue reading 10 Thermostat Tips to Save You Money on Heating Costs

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Dangerous Furnace Smells that No Homeowner Should Ignore

Dangerous Furnace Smells & What to Do

Furnace smells can bring your attention to some very serious issues your furnace may be having. Not addressing the furnace smells can even be as serious as death if not addressed appropriately. Our guide below will let you know what some different smells may mean and help keep you safe should you experience any of these furnace smells. Galmiche & Sons wants to ensure your safety. Heating & air conditioning systems are complicated systems that take professional services to maintain … Continue reading Dangerous Furnace Smells that No Homeowner Should Ignore

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The Importance of Keeping a Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

A clean air filter on your HVAC system is the difference between breathing clean, healthy air or air that is filled with pollutants, pet dander, dust mites, allergens, dust, and mold. During the cold winter months when getting fresh air into the house is challenging, it is important to keep to a furnace filter replacement schedule so you keep the air in your house as fresh and clean as possible. Furnace filter replacement done on a routine basis will keep … Continue reading The Importance of Keeping a Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

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More HVAC Questions Answered

HVAC Questions & Answers

You may have lots of HVAC questions, especially now that the weather has turned cold in St. Louis and you have fired up your furnace. HVAC questions require advanced knowledge from the professionals, and having been in business for many years, we like to think we know what we are doing. That is why Galmiche & Sons has provided answers to some common HVAC questions. Below are just a few HVAC questions you may have, but if you have more, … Continue reading More HVAC Questions Answered

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Furnace Maintenance Questions Answered

Furnace Maintenance Questions & Answers

As temperatures drop outside in St. Louis winter, the thermostat gets turned up inside. Your attention is drawn to your HVAC system and furnace maintenance questions may arise. Galmiche & Sons wants to ensure that you are well informed and that your furnace is running properly. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your furnace running efficiently, so we have answered a few commonly asked furnace maintenance questions below. By no means are the furnace maintenance questions below all-inclusive. There are … Continue reading Furnace Maintenance Questions Answered

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New Year’s Resolutions for HVAC Systems

New Year's Resolutions for HVAC Systems

New Year’s resolutions typically focus on healthy activities for mind and body. Get more exercise, eat less sugar, or save more money. Your home is often neglected in thoughts of making changes, but it should not be. It is important to maintain a healthy home for you and your family, and what better way to make sure your home is healthy than by making sure your HVAC system is in good shape. HVAC systems are the life of your home, … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions for HVAC Systems

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