Tips for Prepping Your Home & HVAC System Before Leaving for Vacation

Preparing your HVAC System for Winter Holidays

Now that the holidays are officially here, it is easy to get caught up in the fury of holiday shopping and vacation planning. While you are busy packing up for a vacation to visit or spend time with family, do not forget to prep your home in St. Louis to keep it safe and secure while you are away. As part of this prep, do not forget to check your HVAC system as well to ensure your home is safe … Continue reading Tips for Prepping Your Home & HVAC System Before Leaving for Vacation

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The Pros & Cons of Multi Zone Heating and Cooling

Zone Heating and Cooling System in St. Louis

Tired of the countless arguments over who gets control of the thermostat? Worried over the rising costs of utility bills? Then a multi zone heating and cooling system could be the answer you are looking for. Compared to a traditional, single-zoned HVAC system, this system allows you to have greater control over the heat distribution in the home. You can turn up or lower down the heat or AC wherever you need it—resulting in greater savings on your energy bill. … Continue reading The Pros & Cons of Multi Zone Heating and Cooling

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Ways You Could Be Losing Money without a Commercial HVAC Maintenance Contract

You have probably heard a lot about HVAC maintenance contracts from various companies and sources around the web. So, are they worth it? Consider this: one of the main reasons why HVAC expenses can get so high is the failure to catch small issues before they become big (and expensive) problems. With regular maintenance, you can rest easy knowing a professional is keeping tabs on your system and keeping it in top condition. In this article, we will show you … Continue reading Ways You Could Be Losing Money without a Commercial HVAC Maintenance Contract

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Top Commercial HVAC Service Contract Benefits

If there is one thing certain about machines, it is that they love to break down on us at seemingly the most inconvenient times. However, when you manage or own a commercial building, you need to eliminate as much uncertainty as possible while also being smart with your money. This is exactly why we recommend HVAC service contracts to our commercial customers. An HVAC service contract keeps your system running in top condition and helps make sure you are not … Continue reading Top Commercial HVAC Service Contract Benefits

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How Does a Zoned HVAC System Work?

If you are living with someone else in your home, it is more than likely that there are times when it can be hard to agree on a temperature setting. Some people want it warm and toasty, while others prefer to live inside a cool home. The good news is that having different temperatures in different parts of the house can be possible with a zoned HVAC system. This is where each zone has its own thermostat that can be … Continue reading How Does a Zoned HVAC System Work?

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How to Fix Uneven Heating & Cooling in a Two Story Home

Do you ever wonder why your home seems to be two different temperatures at the same time? Frustrated by how uneven the heating and cooling is on different levels of your home? You are not alone. A lot of people who live in multi-level homes experience this uneven heating and cooling as the result of thermal convection. Thermal convection is the process where the cool air sinks to the lowest part of the home and pushes the warm air upwards. … Continue reading How to Fix Uneven Heating & Cooling in a Two Story Home

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Gift Your Family with a New Heating and Air Conditioning System This Holiday Season

Buying a New Heating and Air Conditioning System

With the holidays fast approaching, you can avoid the maddening crowds by shopping early for the best possible gift that you can give to your family this year: a new heating and air conditioning system! While there are certainly a lot of things that money can buy, sometimes it pays to be smart and practical when it comes to choosing the kind of gift that you will give to your family. Instead of buying them the latest gadgets, jewelry, or … Continue reading Gift Your Family with a New Heating and Air Conditioning System This Holiday Season

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Cleaning Your Whole House Humidifier: A DIY Guide

Right off the bat it is important to note that before attempting to clean your whole house humidifier, you should absolutely read through the Owner’s Manual that came with your unit for specific instructions regarding your particular make and model. With that out of the way, here is Galmiche & Sons’ guide to cleaning your whole house humidifier. In it, you will find a general outline on how to clean your humidifier the proper and safe way. To learn more … Continue reading Cleaning Your Whole House Humidifier: A DIY Guide

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Building Energy Efficiency: Common Sources of Energy Loss in Commercial Buildings

Building Energy Efficiency | Sources of Energy Loss

Much like how a car depreciates in value the moment it is driven off the lot, your commercial building’s energy efficiency starts to decrease immediately after construction. As time and use take their toll on the structure and the machinery inside of it, electricity bills start to rise. Seeing as how a big part of running a business is not only to make money, but to also prevent its loss, we thought it would be helpful to provide a short … Continue reading Building Energy Efficiency: Common Sources of Energy Loss in Commercial Buildings

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A Guide to Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement

One of the most frustrating things is when something you use all the time needs to be repaired, but the company no longer makes your model! If you have an Aprilaire humidifier that cannot be fixed and is either out of warranty or is no longer in production, then it is time to go replacement shopping. Luckily, there are plenty of new Aprilaire humidifier models to replace your old one, and they are often far more reliable, effective, and efficient … Continue reading A Guide to Aprilaire Humidifier Replacement

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