How Your Pets Affect Indoor Air Quality

Living with pets has a number of advantages, and many homeowners are happy to open their homes to their furry friends. What many of us do not realize, however, is just how our pets can affect the indoor air quality of our home. From your pet’s hair to its dander, there are quite a few ways it can negatively impact the indoor air quality of your home. Fortunately, there is no cause for panic, as there are many ways in … Continue reading How Your Pets Affect Indoor Air Quality

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How Do HVAC Humidifiers Work?

Whenever you are indoors in your own home, it is important to be comfortable. Other than temperature, the level of humidity in your house can be a cause of discomfort. Too much or too little humidity, can have adverse effects, including an increase in your energy bills. HVAC humidifiers help control the amount of moisture in the air inside your house. If you don’t know much about the HVAC system in your house, you probably don’t know what HVAC humidifiers … Continue reading How Do HVAC Humidifiers Work?

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How Do HVAC Filters Work?

One of the constant messages mentioned in the HVAC industry is the importance of regularly checking and changing HVAC filters in your system. They play an important role in keeping your home’s air clean, and your HVAC system running at its best. With all of the importance placed on HVAC filters though, you may be asking yourself “How do HVAC filters work?” At Galmiche & Sons, we are happy to answer all your questions on HVAC filters including “How do … Continue reading How Do HVAC Filters Work?

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Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

Home is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day at work. It is the place where we celebrate our family milestones, holidays, and important dates. Home should be a haven, and because of that it is important to make sure you and your family are able to fully enjoy all facets of home comfort. One of the major factors of home comfort is your home’s capacity to control the temperature and maintain a desirable climate inside. … Continue reading Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

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Managing Humidity and Static Electricity in Your Home

Humidity and Static Electricity | St. Louis HVAC Tips

We all know the frustration of the annoying small shock you can get upon touching a light switch or metal doorknob due to static electricity. However, static electricity can do more than cause slight annoyances. Indeed, it can cause permanent damage to electronics, such as your tablet, laptop, or smart TV, and your appliances such as your microwave. However, there are ways to reduce static electricity in the air by adding a little extra humidity in home air. If you … Continue reading Managing Humidity and Static Electricity in Your Home

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Reduce Cold and Flu Symptoms with Humidifiers

The flu season is upon us, and the main thing on everyone’s mind, of course, is avoidance! However, sometimes it is impossible to get through the whole winter season without catching at least a cold. Fortunately, there are many tools to help us get by when suffering from cold and flu symptoms, and one of them is a good humidifier! If you are interested in reducing cold and flu symptoms in your home and would like to contact our heating … Continue reading Reduce Cold and Flu Symptoms with Humidifiers

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5 Furnace Maintenance Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy

Furnace Maintenance Steps | St. Louis HVAC

Winter is in full gear in St. Louis, and with it comes those frustratingly high heating bills. Especially for those of us in St. Louis, furnace maintenance is exceptionally important as we deal with the arduous winters we are accustomed to. Once winter has passed, your furnace does not get to rest easy though! Indeed, summer means your furnace blower must work to circulate the cooled air throughout your home, thus making furnace maintenance a necessary routine for your household. … Continue reading 5 Furnace Maintenance Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy

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Furnace Filter Questions Answered

The filter in your home’s furnace is a vital part of your heating & cooling system. Yet with so many types and features on the market, there are many furnace filter questions that crop up for homeowners. No one wants to risk damaging their HVAC system, after all. Galmiche & Sons is a St. Louis based HVAC company with decades of furnace maintenance and repair experience under our belts, and we can answer any of your furnace filter questions. Our … Continue reading Furnace Filter Questions Answered

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Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

The flu season is upon us and the virus has swept across the United States this winter, with epidemic levels of illness. We all know the tried and true methods of staying healthy, from drinking extra orange juice to washing hands. However, many people do not consider how they can use their HVAC system to help prevent getting sick during this cold and flu season. From the office to at home, if you would like to learn more about how … Continue reading Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

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Top 10 Air Purifier Benefits

There are so many benefits of air purifiers, from improving the overall health of your home, to aiding in reducing allergy-causing particles, bad smells, and germs. An air purifier can be easily added to your St. Louis area home’s existing HVAC system to ensure clean air in your whole house. Learn more about air purifier benefits below, and contact our heating & air conditioning company today for a free quote! How Does an Air Purifier Work? The benefits of an … Continue reading Top 10 Air Purifier Benefits

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