Is Your Air Conditioning Making You Sick?

Have you ever noticed yourself feeling stuffy or sick after being inside for a while? Air conditioning making you sick is more common than people realize. Generally, air conditioners are meant to purify the air in your home and keep you cool. But sometimes, your air conditioning making you sick becomes a reality. Poor air quality or neglected maintenance are often the sources of air conditioning causing sickness. This can be a very serious matter for people with underlying health … Continue reading Is Your Air Conditioning Making You Sick?

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Important HVAC Tips for Pet Owners

Most households in the United States have some sort of pet. Whether it is a Great Dane or Vietnamese Pot-Belly pig, pets are part of the family. As pet owners, we love our little furry buddies, but sometimes they can bring added challenges to your HVAC system. Things like fur and pet dander can often impact your indoor air quality, especially if left unchecked. Thankfully, there are some handy HVAC tips that can help make sure your HVAC system is … Continue reading Important HVAC Tips for Pet Owners

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How an Air Scrubber Benefits Your Home

When you are thinking about an HVAC system for your home, it is very important to consider indoor air quality. The Environmental Protection Agency states that indoor environments are often 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor environments. An air scrubber benefits your home by drastically improving your indoor air quality. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we are huge proponents of maximizing air scrubber benefits. Our heating and cooling expertise is second to none and we have been serving St. Louis … Continue reading How an Air Scrubber Benefits Your Home

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How to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

Increase Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

The main aspects that homeowners consider when they think about HVAC usually include indoor air quality, comfort, and costs. However, many people do not realize that indoor air quality systems and products like humidifiers and air filters can not only boost in home comfort, but they can also help save you money. Solutions for indoor air quality can help to make your home more energy efficient. Combining air quality and energy efficiency is a win-win for homeowners. Here at Galmiche … Continue reading How to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

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Reasons Why You Need Proper Ventilation in Your Home

When it comes to air quality inside your home, ensuring proper ventilation is a must. Often, many modern homes are designed to be sealed air tight, and while this is good for preventing leaks, it also prevents quality airflow and leads to being cut off from fresh air. Without having proper ventilation, your home can easily be susceptible to trapping things like allergens and pollutants inside. By consulting the HVAC professionals at Galmiche & Sons, you can avoid this common … Continue reading Reasons Why You Need Proper Ventilation in Your Home

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4 Reasons to Change Your HVAC Filters More Often

HVAC systems for homes and businesses are all equipped with air filters that prevent dust and grime from getting into the equipment. These HVAC filters play a vital role in not only ensuring that your heating and air conditioning system is functioning properly, but they also play a key role in regulating the indoor air quality of your space. Clogged HVAC filters compromise the performance of your system and can often result in higher energy bills, among other things. Changing … Continue reading 4 Reasons to Change Your HVAC Filters More Often

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Are Air Purifiers Effective for Controlling Indoor Air Pollution?

Indoor air quality in your home or business is a vital aspect of having a healthy and happy home. Things in the air such as mold, dust, allergens, and viruses are concerns for homeowners and their HVAC systems. One way to supplement the air filtration capabilities of your system is an air purifier. Capturing germs and viruses makes air purifiers effective at improving your in-home air quality. But are air purifiers effective in controlling pollutants in the home? The short … Continue reading Are Air Purifiers Effective for Controlling Indoor Air Pollution?

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What is a HEPA Filter? And What Do They Do?

A HEPA filter is a high-quality air filter that works to create much cleaner air than a traditional filter. The acronym HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air. Having a quality HEPA filter ensures that the air coming through your HVAC system is free of things like germs, dust, pollutants, particulates, and pet dander. At Galmiche and Sons, we recommend the use of a HEPA filter in most households and offer them on all of our HVAC options. If you … Continue reading What is a HEPA Filter? And What Do They Do?

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Spring Air Conditioner Cleaning – 5 Things You Need to Clean from Your AC System

For many of us, with spring comes… spring cleaning! While closets and underneath beds are prime spots for decluttering, don’t forget to factor in your HVAC system and get your air conditioner cleaned. After all, it is your HVAC system that processes and filters the air inside your home. Because of this, it is important to make sure to clean out any contaminants in your air conditioner that may have settled on its components over time before you start relying … Continue reading Spring Air Conditioner Cleaning – 5 Things You Need to Clean from Your AC System

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Important Facts You Need to Know About Air Filters for Allergies

Choosing the Best Air Filters for Allergies

Spring represents new growth and life after the long, cold winter. With it comes hope, happiness, and sunshine. And allergies. Indeed, for allergy sufferers, spring can feel suffocating and frustrating as they contend with blocked sinuses and swollen airways. Luckily, many people can find respite inside their homes, and with the right air filters, allergies can become an irritation reserved for the outdoors only. For more information on the best air filters for allergies, or any other heating & air … Continue reading Important Facts You Need to Know About Air Filters for Allergies

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