7 Ways to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution with HVAC Technology

Many are surprised to learn that indoor air quality can be just as much a problem as air pollution outside, and sometimes more. Especially in the winter, enclosed air systems inside can create a trap for pollution of all sorts. There are a lot of ways you can reduce indoor air pollution in your home though. Many of these include keeping the HVAC system clean as well as utilizing newer HVAC technology to add new air purification systems to your … Continue reading 7 Ways to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution with HVAC Technology

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A Guide to Air Purification: Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, & More

Adding air purification to your heating and cooling system is a great way to reduce allergens and other unwanted particles in your air, as well as protect the health of your HVAC system. While it is relatively easy to install an air purifier in any HVAC setup, you will want to make sure the air purifier you choose fits your needs and is well designed for your home. There are a few different approaches to home HVAC air purification and … Continue reading A Guide to Air Purification: Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, & More

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Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

With recent concerns of indoor and outdoor air pollution growing, we know you want the best for your family. One way to help is through implementing the best air filtration system for your family’s needs! At Galmiche & Sons, we know that using draft-excluders and sealing windows might keep energy costs down, but sealing your home so tightly can mean trapping indoor air pollution in. Therefore, we recommend controlling indoor air problems by having the best air filtration system running … Continue reading Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

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HVAC Tips for Cleaner Indoor Air

Besides the obvious heating and cooling, achieving cleaner indoor air can be one of the bonuses of a properly configured HVAC system. The air filters in your system are in part responsible for this. However, what many homeowners do not realize is that there are a several other professional services and pieces of equipment that can help you achieve cleaner indoor air. What are they? Read on to find out how you can get cleaner indoor air. If you would … Continue reading HVAC Tips for Cleaner Indoor Air

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Winter Allergies: A Guide to Winter Allergens to Watch Out For

Winter Allergies | Allergy Prevention Tips

Fighting off winter allergies is no easy feat – they take on a different shape than allergies at any other time of year. This is due in large part to the amount of time we spend indoors. Winter allergies are caused mostly by contaminants and dangerous spores that float around in our air. If you want to combat your winter allergies in your home or business, there are a few simple and easy steps you can take. 4 Ways to … Continue reading Winter Allergies: A Guide to Winter Allergens to Watch Out For

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Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Indoor Air Quality in Schools | St. Louis HVAC Tips

A resting adult takes somewhere between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. Pre-school and school age children take many more breaths, while infants have been shown to take nearly twice as many breaths as an adult. These kinds of figures make the indoor air quality in schools significantly more important to consider. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that almost 75 million Americans live, work, or go to school in an environment where the air is unhealthy. The EPA … Continue reading Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Pet Owners

If you have pets in your home, you might find the air quality suffering. Though we love our pets, their hair and dander can cause havoc on the air we breathe. It’s not only our pets’ hair or fur, it’s also the dander they produce! Therefore, it is important to learn about steps you can take to improve indoor air quality so you, your loved ones, and your four-legged family members can all be comfortable in your home. If you … Continue reading Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Pet Owners

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Ways to Combat Fall Allergies with HVAC

Fall allergies plague a large number of people in the St. Louis area. Allergy sufferers are all too familiar with the difficulty the changes of season can have on day to day life. Spring and fall are often the hardest seasons for our bodies to adjust to. Every year, Americans suffer from fall allergies displaying themselves in hay fever or allergy induced rhinitis. Symptoms of these allergy induced conditions include, but are not limited to, uncomfortable bouts of coughing, runny … Continue reading Ways to Combat Fall Allergies with HVAC

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Types of Air Purifiers & Filters

These days, modern houses are built tightly. They are built that way in order to make them more energy-efficient. However, this sometimes results in a stuffy, less-than-pure indoor air quality. If you or your loved ones find yourself frequently sneezing or wheezing when at home, it could be something in the air. Investing in a good air purifier can help restore cool, fresh air indoors and prevent asthma attacks and other respiratory health conditions. However, there are many types of … Continue reading Types of Air Purifiers & Filters

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How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

Air Purifiers for Allergies | St. Louis HVAC Tips

If you have an allergy, the most important thing to do to prevent an attack is to avoid being exposed to the allergen. If airborne pollutants are the reason behind your allergies, then you need to invest in a great air purifier for allergies. This, along with your HVAC system, can help remove allergens from the air and help ensure clean and safe indoor air for you and your family. For more help ensuring clean and pure air in your … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

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