Indoor Air Quality in Salons and Spas

Did you know that the indoor air quality in salons and spas is often very low and can be harmful? Fumes emanating from items such as aerosol sprays, dyes, and nail polish can all drastically affect the air quality in salons and spas. As a business owner or employee, you want to ensure that your spa or salon is a safe and pleasant environment for your customers. Your clients immediately recognize poor air quality in salons or nail parlors because … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality in Salons and Spas

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What are the Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants & What Can You Do to Prevent It?

Indoor air pollutants are an unpleasant reality that all homeowners should address. Studies have shown that air inside a home can often be more polluted than the air outside. Indoor air pollutants can come from a variety of sources and have a negative impact on the people in your home. Educating yourself about the dangers of indoor air pollutants will help you take the necessary steps to improve the air quality in your home. Ensuring that the air in your … Continue reading What are the Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants & What Can You Do to Prevent It?

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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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What You Should Know About Whole House Humidifiers

Whole House Humidifiers | What You Should Know

Humidifiers are a great way to improve the indoor air quality in your home. While most folks are familiar with the portable humidifiers used in bedrooms, many people are uninformed about whole house humidifiers. Having low humidity in your home can cause health problems such as sore throats and sinus infections. Luckily, whole house humidifiers work incredibly well and can greatly improve your home’s indoor air quality and boost family health. Whole house humidifiers work, in a variety of ways, … Continue reading What You Should Know About Whole House Humidifiers

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What is the Best Home Humidity Level for Winter?

When the cold winter months roll in, one of the first things you notice is that the air gets drier. During these months, it is important that you know the best home humidity level for your house. Generally speaking, the best home humidity level is somewhere between 30-40%. Finding the right humidity is vital for your home and family’s health and comfort. While 30-40% is known as the best home humidity level, it is important that you understand why. Having … Continue reading What is the Best Home Humidity Level for Winter?

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When Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?

Filters are vital part of your HVAC system that ensure it stays running smoothly, so knowing when to change your furnace filter is important. Filters work to keep dust and debris out of the sensitive components of your heating system. A clogged filter can result in reduced airflow, which could potentially cause your heat exchanger to overheat. This scenario has the potential to result in a breakdown, which is cold and expensive. If you regularly change your furnace filter, you … Continue reading When Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?

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A New Year’s Resolution List for Your Home

As the end of 2020 draws nearer, most folks start to think about what they are going to put on their new year’s resolution list. While many people will no doubt have fitness and life goals in mind, here at Galmiche & Sons, we think it is important to have a new year’s resolution list for you home too. Setting home improvement goals is a great way to get started on making your home the perfect place for you and … Continue reading A New Year’s Resolution List for Your Home

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Why You Should Be Using Indoor Air Quality Systems in Your Home

Given our current global situation, it has never been more important to ensure your home is clean. This goes for the air as well as all the surfaces. Good air quality is a vital part of a healthly home and indoor air quality systems work to achieve that. IAQ systems are a fantastic way for homeowners to ensure that their indoor environment is free of airborne toxins and pollutants. Indoor air quality systems work in conjunction with your HVAC system … Continue reading Why You Should Be Using Indoor Air Quality Systems in Your Home

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Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

HVAC systems should work to make your home a healthier place for you and your family, which is why it is important to understand some indoor air quality basics. Having a home that is free of pollutants and toxins is a major priority for homeowners and Galmiche & Sons prioritizes customer health. Knowing your way around indoor air quality basics is a great way to ensure you are getting the clean air you deserve. If you or anyone in your … Continue reading Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

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Energy Conservation vs. Indoor Air Quality: Can You Have It All?

Two of the common concerns for HVAC customers are often energy conservation and air quality. Most people want to save money on energy costs while still ensuring a healthy indoor climate in their home. Energy conservation is usually the top concern for our customers shopping for an HVAC system, while surprisingly indoor air quality is a lower priority. However, it is possible to have great indoor air quality while achieving good energy conservation at the same time. Looking for ways … Continue reading Energy Conservation vs. Indoor Air Quality: Can You Have It All?

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