Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

When we talk of air quality, the general perception is that all the pollution is only outside your door. We feel invincible when we are inside our homes, don’t we? Like no pollution or contaminants can touch us indoors. But sadly, that is far from the truth. The same air that is outside, flows into your home as well. To add to it, other factors contribute to indoor air quality at home, such as humidity, pets, cleaning chemicals, and more. … Continue reading Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

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Whole Home Dehumidifier vs. Portable Dehumidifier: Which Do You Need?

If you are looking for a home dehumidifier, you have probably realized why you need one. A humidity problem in the house can lead to so many other related issues in a short time. Not only is it bad for your family’s health, with all the respiratory problems, fungal infections, and allergies that it can give rise to, it is bad for your home’s health too. Excess humidity can cause mold, rotting, and structural damage inside your home. Getting a … Continue reading Whole Home Dehumidifier vs. Portable Dehumidifier: Which Do You Need?

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What Are the Benefits of an HVAC System?

We all know our HVAC systems keep us comfortable in all seasons. From keeping us warm during the chilling winters to keeping us cool and dry during the hot, humid summers, the HVAC system runs all year round. But there are more benefits of HVAC systems than what we usually give them credit for. Heating and cooling systems also keep us safe from contaminants, prevent structural damage to your home’s interiors, and more. Looking for an experienced HVAC company for … Continue reading What Are the Benefits of an HVAC System?

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Understanding Home Air Filtration and Why You Need It

Understanding Home Air Filtration & Why You Need it

The air inside your home is the air you and your loved ones breathe all the time. While we might be confident that only the air outside is polluted and we are safe indoors, this is not always true. There are a lot of contaminants and pollutants in indoor air as well, which may lead to various health problems. Particularly if someone in your family is highly allergic to airborne allergens or has asthmatic trouble, contaminated air could be a … Continue reading Understanding Home Air Filtration and Why You Need It

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How to Lower Humidity in Your House

Summers may be fun but they can also be equally uncomfortable. Particularly with the humidity that we experience in St. Louis, the sweat and the heat do not make a very pleasant combination. Most often, it is the humidity that makes us more miserable than the temperature outside. Humid climates drain you of your energy and make you feel exhausted easily with all that sweating. If you know how to lower humidity in your house, you can at least be … Continue reading How to Lower Humidity in Your House

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How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

The air filter in your HVAC unit is one of the most important components in the system. A clean air filter is what keeps your indoor air pure and safe. As the air filter traps all the dust and pollutants from the air circulating through the air conditioning system, it is obvious that the filter can become dirty and even clogged often. Some air filters may need routine cleaning while others are disposable. But in any case, every air filter … Continue reading How to Change Your Air Filter: A Step By Step Guide

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How to Choose the Best Whole House Air Purifier for Your Needs

One of the common concerns we notice with our St. Louis customers regards the air quality in their homes. They want to make sure the air they and their family members are breathing is clean, safe, and clear. As a leading St. Louis HVAC company, we always want to help our customers improve their indoor air quality. Often, a great solution is having a whole house air purifier installed. This saves worrying about air purifier placement and ensures good air … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Whole House Air Purifier for Your Needs

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How to Maintain a Whole House Humidifier in Summer

This is one of those summer maintenance tasks that very often goes overlooked and forgotten about. But, turning off your whole house humidifier can help you stay comfortable and cool in the summer and will also prevent mildew and mold from growing in your HVAC system. It is a relatively easy and quick thing to do, so take some time to turn off your whole house humidifier at the start of the summer every season. To learn more about humidifiers, … Continue reading How to Maintain a Whole House Humidifier in Summer

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How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but your HVAC system can affect your allergies and it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

Most of us associate allergies and the problems they bring with the outdoors. But allergies can be a big problem inside as well. Thankfully, cleaning, inspecting, and updating your HVAC system can help alleviate allergies. Galmiche and Sons has the experience and the expertise to help you solve any of your HVAC issues. Read on or get in touch with the heating & air conditioning technicians at Galmiche & Sons today at (314)-993-1110 to learn more. With over 50 years’ … Continue reading Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

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