How to Improve Indoor Air Quality to Fight Colds and Flu

Each year, about five to twenty percent of Americans get flu or common colds. However, what many are unaware of is that the spread of these illnesses is largely due to poor HVAC systems both for residential and commercial buildings. Poorly maintained and out of service HVAC systems allow the spread of dirt particles as well as flu carrying particles throughout residential and commercial buildings. Taking steps to improve indoor air quality can make for happier, healthier family and employees … Continue reading How to Improve Indoor Air Quality to Fight Colds and Flu

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Home Indoor Air Quality and Seasonal Asthma or Allergies

Home Indoor Air Quality & Controlling Seasonal Allergies

Home indoor air quality plays a vital role in the health of any person. Nowadays, people tend to spend more hours indoors in closed environments like homes and places of work, so good home indoor air quality is needed to keep inhabitants healthy and happy. Having high home indoor air quality will go a long way in preventing many respiratory diseases such as seasonal asthma and alergies. Seasonal asthma is triggered by allergens found floating in the air that we … Continue reading Home Indoor Air Quality and Seasonal Asthma or Allergies

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What You Need to Know About Home Humidity Control

The right amount of humidity is much more important to our well-being than we realize, and it is necessary to maintain the right levels of humidity at home at all times. The recommended amount of humidity should be anything between 35% and 55%. However, keeping humidity at a constant level, or home humidity control, is no easy task as the outdoor temperatures and humidity are continually fluctuating, which in turn also affects the indoor humidity. For the best home humidity … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Home Humidity Control

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How Home Air Filters Affect Your Family’s Health

It is common knowledge that allergens such as dust, pollen, and bacteria are the prime causes of respiratory disease and other complications associated with poor quality or contaminated air. One way to keep these allergens in check is by having and maintaining a high-quality HVAC system that will filter out the allergens. Servicing your HVAC system and replacing home air filters regularly will help ensure that you breathe healthy air at all times. Home air filters should be changed at … Continue reading How Home Air Filters Affect Your Family’s Health

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A Guide to New Air Conditioner Cost

New Air Conditioner Cost | St. Louis Air Conditioning Replacement

The cost of buying a new air conditioner or replacing your old air conditioner with a new and better one will vary according to its capacity and type among other things. However, in general, users report the average new air conditioner cost ranging between $4,000 and $8,000. The above range might be helpful when estimating a budget, but for more accurate new air conditioner costs, it is wise to talk to a certified heating and cooling company in your local … Continue reading A Guide to New Air Conditioner Cost

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Tips to Avoid HVAC Scams

At Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, we value honesty, solid workmanship, and our customers above all else. Our goal is to provide exceptional value at reasonable prices, and we never forget that the only reason we are successful is because of our customers. However, unfortunately, this is not the case with all HVAC companies and many HVAC scams exist. HVAC scams can come in many forms, and the more educated you are about them the more … Continue reading Tips to Avoid HVAC Scams

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Switching from Air Conditioning to Heating: What to Know

As another hot summer comes to a close, homeowners throughout the St. Louis area will be preparing themselves for the chill of the Midwest winter. Air conditioning units will take a break and heating units like furnaces will be tagged in. During this time of year, there are some important things to consider as you switch over from air conditioning to heating in your home. Your Air Conditioner and Heater Share Many of the Same Components These days, most air … Continue reading Switching from Air Conditioning to Heating: What to Know

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Why You Need an Expert St. Louis Heating and Air Conditioning Company

When you need a repair in your house, the first thing you may do is try to fix it yourself. However, that is not always the best idea because there are professionals out there that can save you money and stop you from doing potential damage. When it comes to HVAC problems, it is especially true that you should hire a professional heating and air conditioning company. Trying to DIY repair your HVAC problem can end up causing you more … Continue reading Why You Need an Expert St. Louis Heating and Air Conditioning Company

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Choosing the Best Commercial HVAC Contractor: Questions You Should Ask

You may not always realize it until it breaks down, but your HVAC system is incredibly important. Consider that your HVAC system is the single largest user of energy in your building, and it is not hard to see why it deserves your extra attention. Without proper maintenance and care from a reputable commercial HVAC contractor, not only will the comfort of your occupants suffer, but you will start to notice an increase in your energy bills – and if … Continue reading Choosing the Best Commercial HVAC Contractor: Questions You Should Ask

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Air Filtration Systems 101: How Do Air Filters Work?

For as little attention we pay to our HVAC systems while they are working, we play even less attention to the individual components that make them up – such as the air filtration system. You may know the basics of how air filters work, but it may be to your benefit to learn a little more about exactly how air filtration systems function, so you can make educated choices when purchasing and installing new equipment and filters. This article aims … Continue reading Air Filtration Systems 101: How Do Air Filters Work?

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