Furnace Filter Questions Answered

Furnace Filter Questions

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

Flu Season HVAC Tips

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

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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The Importance of Keeping a Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

A clean air filter on your HVAC system is the difference between breathing clean, healthy air or air that is filled with pollutants, pet dander, dust mites, allergens, dust, and mold. During the cold winter months when getting fresh air into the house is challenging, it is important to keep to a furnace filter replacement schedule so you keep the air in your house as fresh and clean as possible. Furnace filter replacement done on a routine basis will keep … Continue reading The Importance of Keeping a Furnace Filter Replacement Schedule

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Tips to Improve IAQ and Productivity this Winter Season

Improve IAQ in Your Office this Winter

The air we breathe has many effects on our health. We talk a lot about outdoor air quality and its negative impacts on our health and environment, but little do we hear about indoor air quality or IAQ. IAQ is simply how good or bad the air is inside a building. A building’s air filtration system is responsible for removing the tiny particles that can wreak havoc on its occupants. Sick days become more common, productivity is negatively affected, and … Continue reading Tips to Improve IAQ and Productivity this Winter Season

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Whole Home Humidifiers vs. Portable Humidifiers

Whole Home Humidifiers vs. Portable Humidifiers

Whole home humidifiers keep the relative humidity in your home or office balanced to protect against the damaging effects of not enough moisture. It also adds to the comfort of your environment as well as saves energy, saves money, and reduces maintenance. Optimal comfort is achieved when humidity levels are between 30 – 50%, and a whole home humidifier can provide that. At Galmiche & Sons, we can help keep you comfortable. We install whole home humidifiers throughout the St. … Continue reading Whole Home Humidifiers vs. Portable Humidifiers

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Winter Indoor Air Quality Concerns

Winter Indoor Air Quality Tips

Winter indoor air quality differs from others seasons in some very important ways. As we spend much more time indoors during the cold winter months in St. Louis, many allergens come from internal sources including building materials, pets, cooking fumes, and dust. Additionally, low humidity levels can worsen the impact of allergens and promote the spread of disease, making winter indoor air quality even more of a concern. If you find yourself suffering from seasonal allergies or symptoms of poor … Continue reading Winter Indoor Air Quality Concerns

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Winter Allergies: A Guide to Winter Allergens to Watch Out For

Winter Allergies | Allergy Prevention Tips

Fighting off winter allergies is no easy feat – they take on a different shape than allergies at any other time of year. This is due in large part to the amount of time we spend indoors. Winter allergies are caused mostly by contaminants and dangerous spores that float around in our air. If you want to combat your winter allergies in your home or business, there are a few simple and easy steps you can take. 4 Ways to … Continue reading Winter Allergies: A Guide to Winter Allergens to Watch Out For

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Top 3 HVAC Upgrades to Improve Your Winter Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality HVAC Upgrades

Healthy winter indoor air quality is essential to the well-being of your family and business. In the winter months, it is no secret that we spend most of our days inside. The quality of indoor winter air is especially important to those who are susceptible to airborne illness and allergies. This can include the elderly, children, or those with respiratory issues. Even if you are perfectly healthy, poor air quality can quickly change that. There are some simple HVAC upgrades … Continue reading Top 3 HVAC Upgrades to Improve Your Winter Indoor Air Quality

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Common Sources for Poor Air Quality at Work

Poor Air Quality at Work | St. Louis HVAC

With the recent trend towards health and indoor air quality concerns, much attention is being drawn to the indoor air quality in workplaces all over the country. St. Louis is no different, and many businesses here are finding that their building’s air quality is much worse than expected. Various things can impact a building, thus resulting in poor air quality at work. While many building owners believe they are getting the best from their HVAC systems, contaminants don’t just originate … Continue reading Common Sources for Poor Air Quality at Work

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