How to Set Your Thermostat for Home Energy Savings

Tips for Home Energy Savings in St. Louis

Most people incorrectly assume that the only way you are going to achieve any real home energy savings relating to air-conditioning your property is to install a new air conditioning unit. However, in many cases, converting to a new air conditioner that is only slightly an upgrade is almost just as wasteful as leaving the old unit running. Instead, there are multiple ways that you can improve efficiency of your existing unit. For example, installing ceiling fans, increasing the insulation … Continue reading How to Set Your Thermostat for Home Energy Savings

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Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution

Reducing Indoor Air Pollution in St. Louis

We all know that an HVAC system is responsible for delivering heated and cooled air throughout the home. Besides temperatures however, forced air systems also play a significant part in home air quality. It is not hard to see why or how either. Air is pushed through the home starting in the blower motors. Air then travels through ductwork and out registers. The heated or cooled air then blows into a room, bringing with it all the dirt it picks … Continue reading Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution

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How to Protect Your Air Conditioner Warranty

When you purchase new air-conditioner to stave off the St. Louis heat, the air conditioner warranty information is often a very big selling point. It is easier to figure out how much you are paying for the A/C per year when you know how long it will last. One of the common misconceptions about a warranty, however, is that the responsibility is all on the manufacturer, “you said your product would last 10 years and its only lasted 5. I … Continue reading How to Protect Your Air Conditioner Warranty

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: Why Choose a Lennox Air Conditioner

Lennox Air Conditioner Sales in St. Louis

When you are in the market for a new air conditioner unit, there are a number of things to consider. First of all, you need to be sure to get a correctly sized unit otherwise your A/C is going to cycle constantly or the humidity will not be removed from the room. Additionally, energy values are important as are expected life span, warranties, etc. For many consumers there is an item that is just as important when it comes to … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: Why Choose a Lennox Air Conditioner

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Common Air Conditioning Problems & How to Solve Them

When it comes to air conditioning problems in St. Louis, the number one solution is always to call a professional like Galmiche & Sons. Not only can A/C components be dangerous to work with on your own, you could end up causing even more damage than the original repairs would require. That being said there are a few, “nuisance problems” that you can troubleshoot on your own. Below are some common air conditioning problems and some steps you can take … Continue reading Common Air Conditioning Problems & How to Solve Them

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How to Avoid Costly Air Conditioner Replacement

St. Louis Air Conditioner Replacement Tips

One of the best things about a new air-conditioner (besides the cool room and lowered utility bills) is the peace of mind that comes with. When you get a new AC unit installed for example, you might have a 10-15 year parts guarantee and a 1-5 year labor guarantee, which means you will not have to shell out money for repairs or an air conditioner replacement in the foreseeable future. Of course as the years pass, the eventually of needing … Continue reading How to Avoid Costly Air Conditioner Replacement

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Steps to Take When Your Air Conditioning Unit Goes Out During a Heat Wave

Ideally, your air conditioning unit should run all the way through its warranty, expected life span, and in many cases for some additional years beyond that. However, with most air conditioning units, there will likely be some repairs and maintenance needed along the way. While recommended annual inspections and following proper maintenance guidelines should alleviate most concerns, there is always that ‘what if?’ What should you do in the event your air conditioning unit condition shuts down? Sometimes your air … Continue reading Steps to Take When Your Air Conditioning Unit Goes Out During a Heat Wave

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5 Signs You Need to Change Your Air Conditioner Filter

Air Conditioner Filter Replacement St. Louis

Your air conditioner unit rarely gets the attention it deserves when you are cleaning your house. In the hustle and bustle of domestic life, the maintenance of your air conditioner is understandably the last thing on your mind. After all, the air conditioner is simply one of those things that you will notice only when it stops working. But in order to prevent your unit from malfunctioning, you need to ensure that all of its parts are thoroughly cleaned and … Continue reading 5 Signs You Need to Change Your Air Conditioner Filter

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3 Signs Your Building has an Indoor Air Quality Problem

Reducing Indoor Air Quality Problems | St. Louis HVAC Tips

As a building or business owner, one of your priorities should be to ensure the comfort of your customers while they are doing business with you and provide a healthy working environment for your employees. You can accomplish this with the help of a great commercial HVAC system. However, your responsibility as a business or a property owner does not end there; you also need to maintain the HVAC system in order to have great indoor air quality inside the … Continue reading 3 Signs Your Building has an Indoor Air Quality Problem

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Tips to Protect your HVAC System when Remodeling

Tips to Protect your HVAC System in St. Louis

Aside from the warm weather, summer also marks the time when a lot of homeowners in St. Louis embark on home improvement and remodeling projects. This may be because families tend to have more free time with children out of school and activities, contractors are more open to accepting new jobs during the summer, and there are more daylight hours in which to work on a home improvement project. However, before a remodeling starts, you need to prepare your home … Continue reading Tips to Protect your HVAC System when Remodeling

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