Energy Efficient Guide to Programmable Thermostat Control

There is more to programmable thermostat control than just keeping everyone warm during the winters and cool during the summers when it concerns your comfort. The thermostat should ensure that you are comfortable throughout the year without compromising quality, efficiency, or value! As a result, if you do not already have one, purchasing a new smart or programmable thermostat is strongly advised. Here are our best suggestions on effective programmable thermostat control to get the most out of your new … Continue reading Energy Efficient Guide to Programmable Thermostat Control

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How to Save Money with a Smart Thermostat

A simple standard thermostat may seem good enough for your HVAC system. All it has to do is adjust the temperature only after all. But only when you realize the benefits of having a smart thermostat do you understand how it is more of a necessity than a luxury today. A smart or programmable thermostat can automatically adjust the temperature as you program it to. So you can set different temperatures for different times of the day and let it … Continue reading How to Save Money with a Smart Thermostat

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Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The programmable thermostat is a blessing to homeowners with a central HVAC system. It lets you adjust the temperature inside your home to desired limits at any time, automatically. Not just that. A programmable thermostat can also reduce your energy bills. By adjusting the temperature as programmed for different times of the day, it can save energy. For example, during the time of the day when you are at work, the thermostat can turn down the heating or cooling and … Continue reading Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The thermostat is an often overlooked but extremely important component of your HVAC system. We tend to take it for granted, but a simple fault in the thermostat could render your whole HVAC unit useless. If you have been experiencing problems like furnace short cycling, or a difference between the temperature shown by the thermostat and the actual temperature, you probably need to act soon. Your faulty thermostat could be causing your energy bills to skyrocket while you still have … Continue reading Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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Do I Need to Upgrade My Thermostat?

When is the last time you thought about upgrading your thermostat? Probably not very recently – if at all. It can seem like a tiny piece of your overall HVAC system, but it does a lot to keep you comfortable. There are some impressive smart models on the market these days, and they are worth looking at. To find out which thermostat is going to be best for your needs, read on and get in touch with the St. Louis … Continue reading Do I Need to Upgrade My Thermostat?

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A New Year’s Resolution List for Your Home

As the end of 2020 draws nearer, most folks start to think about what they are going to put on their new year’s resolution list. While many people will no doubt have fitness and life goals in mind, here at Galmiche & Sons, we think it is important to have a new year’s resolution list for you home too. Setting home improvement goals is a great way to get started on making your home the perfect place for you and … Continue reading A New Year’s Resolution List for Your Home

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How Does a Thermostat Work? 5 Energy Saving Tips

Most people don’t think twice about their thermostat – they set it and forget it. But how does a thermostat work actually? These handy devices regulate the temperature inside your home and ensure you are comfortable, no matter what the weather outside is doing. Your thermostat communicates directly with your heating and cooling system, allowing you to adjust accordingly. How does a thermostat work? This depends on the kind of device you have. Most of them have an electric sensor … Continue reading How Does a Thermostat Work? 5 Energy Saving Tips

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Save on Your Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

Save on Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

When the more extreme temperatures begin to set in here in St. Louis, whether that is our very chilly winters, or our hot and humid summers, the first thing most of us want to do is change the thermostat way up (or way down!). However, when the unfortunate reality of those energy bills kicks in, we tend to become a little more judicious with that thermostat dial. The good news is that there are ways in which you can enjoy … Continue reading Save on Your Energy Bills with Optimal Temperature Settings

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Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

Spring weather means birds chirping and the smell of new life as flowers begin to bloom and the trees start to come back to life. Spring weather also brings with it the unpredictability of the season. In St. Louis, we know the weather can change from day to day as spring starts to settle and summer approaches. Because of this unpredictability, sometimes it is hard to know what temperature to set in our homes on any given day. However, your … Continue reading Setting Your Smart Thermostat for Spring & Setting Yourself Up for Savings

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How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

With the elements of spring making themselves subtly known by the little green sprouts coming out of the ground and the buds on the trees, many St. Louis residents are already dreaming of their next summer vacation, or better yet, Spring Break! While vacation is meant to give us a break from the stresses of daily life, sometimes we carry the worry with us about our homes while we are away. A smart home is one sure way of letting … Continue reading How to Make Your Smart Home Work for You While on Vacation

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