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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The Alarming Impact of Poor Indoor Air Quality on Your Health

All of us are aware that air pollution can affect our health negatively. Car exhaust and factory smoke release harmful substances in the air that have been linked to many diseases. Did you know that air pollution is not just outdoors but also indoors? It is true that poor indoor air quality can be equally harmful as outdoor pollution. In this post, we discuss the impact that poor indoor air quality can have on your health and the health of … Continue reading The Alarming Impact of Poor Indoor Air Quality on Your Health

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3 Tips for How to Improve Allergy Symptoms in Your Home

Summer and spring are high allergy seasons, with so much pollen floating around during this time. But allergy symptoms can show up even during other times, especially if you have pets at home or keep your doors and windows open a lot. Mild allergy symptoms can be very uncomfortable to live with. But if these allergy symptoms become very severe, they may increase the risk of anaphylaxis or asthma. Immediate changes need to be made around the house to reduce … Continue reading 3 Tips for How to Improve Allergy Symptoms in Your Home

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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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Fall Allergy Concerns? Learn How Your HVAC System Can Reduce Allergies

Each year in the U.S., over fifty million people suffer from allergies, which are one of the major causes of chronic illnesses. Allergens are present in dust, pollen, and mold. Seasonal allergies caused by sensitivity to dust mites, pollens, or airborne mold spores, tend to get worse in fall, winter, and spring. A well-maintained HVAC system improves air quality, prevents the accumulation of allergens, reduces fall allergy concerns, and enhances the level of comfort inside your home. Read on to … Continue reading Fall Allergy Concerns? Learn How Your HVAC System Can Reduce Allergies

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Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

When we talk of air quality, the general perception is that all the pollution is only outside your door. We feel invincible when we are inside our homes, don’t we? Like no pollution or contaminants can touch us indoors. But sadly, that is far from the truth. The same air that is outside, flows into your home as well. To add to it, other factors contribute to indoor air quality at home, such as humidity, pets, cleaning chemicals, and more. … Continue reading Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

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How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but your HVAC system can affect your allergies and it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

Most of us associate allergies and the problems they bring with the outdoors. But allergies can be a big problem inside as well. Thankfully, cleaning, inspecting, and updating your HVAC system can help alleviate allergies. Galmiche and Sons has the experience and the expertise to help you solve any of your HVAC issues. Read on or get in touch with the heating & air conditioning technicians at Galmiche & Sons today at (314)-993-1110 to learn more. With over 50 years’ … Continue reading Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

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Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

Our homes are important places in our lives. We spend most of our time, especially right now, at home. It is important that home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family, which is why you should care about home indoor air quality. This is an issue that many folks do not concern themselves with, but the EPA lists home indoor air quality as a top priority. Irritants and toxins can find their way into your home’s … Continue reading Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

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Are Indoor Air Contaminants a Problem in Your Home?

The quality of the air in your home is important. It is estimated that some 4.3 million people perish each year due to air pollution. One aspect of this statistic comes down to indoor air contaminants. Indoor air contaminants are things such as radon, viruses, bacteria, and volatile organic compounds, to name a few. These indoor air contaminants have a negative impact on a person’s health and can aggravate existing conditions or contribute to lasting health problems. Surprisingly, these airborne … Continue reading Are Indoor Air Contaminants a Problem in Your Home?

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