HVAC Factors that Affect Home Comfort

When summer is here and the days are hot, you rely on your air conditioner pretty heavily to maintain your home’s comfort. With so much riding on your air conditioner, it is important to know what kinds of HVAC factors affect home comfort and what you can do to keep your HVAC system working well all summer long. In many ways, keeping up home comfort in the summer is about the proper HVAC use and maintenance that is a good … Continue reading HVAC Factors that Affect Home Comfort

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Home Dehumidifier Benefits & How One Can Benefit You

Adding a home dehumidifier benefits both your HVAC system specifically and your home as a whole. Humidity brings a lot of problems with it, from increased mold and mildew growth to improper air conditioner function. Among the many dehumidifier benefits to be realized are reduced energy use, better AC functionality, and even improved air quality. To learn more about dehumidifier benefits and the best dehumidifier for your heating & air conditioning needs, get in touch with Galmiche & Sons today. … Continue reading Home Dehumidifier Benefits & How One Can Benefit You

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Air Conditioner Smells & How to Eliminate Them

It is never a good thing when you can smell your air conditioner. Just like surprising sounds, a surprising smell can be a sign you need air conditioner maintenance or cleaning. Learning to identify some of the common air conditioner smells can help you solve the problem, and even prevent AC odor in the future. The first question though is whether it is really your air conditioner that smells. Because the HVAC system pulls in air from around your home … Continue reading Air Conditioner Smells & How to Eliminate Them

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How Rainfall Can Affect Indoor Air Quality

The whole idea of an HVAC system is to maintain a separate climate from what is going on outdoors, but unfortunately — even with modern HVAC technology — the weather can still have an impact on your indoor climate. In fact, indoor air quality can be heavily affected by certain kinds of weather like heavy rain or extreme heat. Your HVAC system will do a lot to keep conditions comfortable and to maintain high indoor air quality, but there are … Continue reading How Rainfall Can Affect Indoor Air Quality

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Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon monoxide leaks can be deadly. In fact, carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning in the United States, with as many as 400 CO deaths reported each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This silent, odorless, and colorless gas sends more than 20,000 people to the emergency room each year, but thankfully, it can be monitored easily and effectively with a good carbon monoxide detector. The best carbon monoxide detector will give … Continue reading Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

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6 Effects of High Humidity on Your Home that May Surprise You

The effects of high humidity in the summer can spell trouble for your HVAC system as well as the air quality in your home. Not only can humidity increase buildup and strain on air conditioner parts, but it can also promote the growth of mold and bacteria, which contribute heavily to indoor air pollution. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, the heating & air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons can help you prepare your air conditioner for the … Continue reading 6 Effects of High Humidity on Your Home that May Surprise You

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Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

We often think about air quality as it applies to the air outside, but indoor air quality is an important factor in respiratory health as well. You might think that dust problems are reserved for the dry winter days, but dust can be a problem in the summer as well. In fact, if you continue to have dust problems into the summer, it may be that your HVAC system is to blame. If you notice a lot of dust in … Continue reading Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

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How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

Indoor air pollution can be a big problem for people with allergies or asthma. Even those without health issues can have respiratory problems if indoor air pollution gets bad enough. Dust, mites, pet dander, mold, and other pollutants can get trapped in your home, causing the air quality to go down. This is why air conditioners have air filters to keep your air clean, but those filters wear out and get dirty, so it is important to stay on top … Continue reading How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

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How to Improve Commercial Indoor Air Quality

Maintaining high commercial air quality is as important to the success of your business as other health standards. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has noted that continued exposure to allergens and irritants indoors can cause respiratory problems and exacerbate conditions like asthma and allergies. To avoid these problems, there are a few things you can do to ensure high commercial indoor air quality in your space. Together with your heating & air conditioning service team, you can bring your … Continue reading How to Improve Commercial Indoor Air Quality

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Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

Spring Allergy Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

When you are battling spring allergies, it can be easy to overlook one of the biggest allergen sources out there: your own home. You might think you are safe inside from pollens and other spring allergies, but for a lot of people, the indoor air quality of their home could stand to be improved. That is why the most important of the spring allergy tips is to consider your indoor air quality. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency warns that … Continue reading Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

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