7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, most people are out enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. While this can be fun, homeowners around St. Louis should keep their guards up because this type of weather can also trigger summer allergens that may cause an allergic reaction or an asthma attack to people exposed to them. Here are the most common summer allergens around St. Louis in the summer, and what you can do to eradicate … Continue reading 7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

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3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

After spending the cooler months cooped up indoors, it can be great to spend a lot more time outdoors when summer arrives. You might look forward to grilling steaks in your backyard or spending more time sunbathing at the beach or a nearby St. Louis pool. Unfortunately, it is also fairly common for the summer season to lead to problems with allergies, asthma, and the like. While there is not much you can do about air quality outdoors, here are … Continue reading 3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

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Indoor Vs. Outdoor Air Quality in St. Louis Summers

Indoor & Outdoor Air Quality | St. Louis HVAC

During the summer season, many people enjoy being out and about. Unfortunately, declining air quality is leading to more days where people might find themselves feeling shortness of breath, experiencing wheezing, or worse. When the air outside is problematic, people retreat back into their homes to take advantage of their HVAC system’s air filtration. This is why it is important to make sure that your St. Louis home’s HVAC system is in good shape. Otherwise, you might still experience breathing … Continue reading Indoor Vs. Outdoor Air Quality in St. Louis Summers

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Common Indoor Air Quality Concerns to Watch for in Summer

Indoor Air Quality Concerns | St. Louis HVAC

The summer months in St. Louis should be a time for fun, leisure, and great memories. They should not be a time you remember because of asthma attacks, wheezing or other respiratory ailments. Unfortunately, more people are suffering from these kinds of breathing problems because of declining air quality. In response, people retreat indoors to enjoy cool temperatures and better indoor air quality. However, there are still many cases where the air quality indoors can be just as bad or … Continue reading Common Indoor Air Quality Concerns to Watch for in Summer

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Comparing Single Room & Whole Home Air Cleaners

Air Cleaners can come in either single room or whole home variations, but there is a huge difference between the two not just in size, but also how they affect the air quality in your home. This guide will highlight some considerations as you shop for air cleaners for your house. For more information and for help choosing the right air cleaner for your St. Louis home, contact the heating & air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & Sons today. Single … Continue reading Comparing Single Room & Whole Home Air Cleaners

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UV Air Purifier: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Promote Health

Anyone with allergies, asthma, or any other respiratory concern should be interested in improving the indoor air quality in their home. There are many ways through which this could be done. One of the most recent developments in heating, cooling, and ventilation technology is the use of a UV air purifier. To get a free quote on installing a UV air purifier in your St. Louis area home, contact our heating & air conditioning experts today! What You Need to … Continue reading UV Air Purifier: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Promote Health

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5 Steps to Keep Pollen Out & Improve Air Quality This Spring

The spring season has started and everyone is excited for warmer weather, pretty greenery, and bright, colorful flowers. However, as beautiful as it is, it also carries a challenge for people to improve air quality in their homes with rising pollen counts and other irritants in the air. As a St. Louis resident, you probably know that among all pollutants that could affect air quality, pollen is the most persistent during the spring season. Being the one of the most … Continue reading 5 Steps to Keep Pollen Out & Improve Air Quality This Spring

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Are Chemicals Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality?

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) considers low indoor air quality in US households one of the top environmental dangers for the public. St. Louis residents are particularly vulnerable to indoor air pollution because of industrialization, population growth, and extreme climate patterns. One might think that it is safer to be indoors than outdoors these days. However, in terms of air quality, this does not seem to be the case anymore. According to the EPA and the World Health Organization, indoor … Continue reading Are Chemicals Affecting Your Indoor Air Quality?

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What is an Electronic Air Cleaner?

There are many pollutants and allergens in the air today that can trigger breathing issues like asthma or wheezing. To maintain a high level of indoor air quality in your home, consider buying an electronic air cleaner, or EAC. These cleaners are efficient at filtering impurities and irritants from the air, and are installed as part of your HVAC system. Electronic air cleaners work by using electricity to attract particles. In other words, it works like a much more powerful … Continue reading What is an Electronic Air Cleaner?

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