Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Can Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Most homeowners are always looking for a way to help save on heating and cooling bills and people are usually familiar with things such as upgrading your insulation and getting new windows as ways to save on heating and cooling bills. However, many folks are unaware that just switching your curtains and blinds may potentially help you save on heating and cooling bills as well. This can be a relatively low-cost investment that will result in a reduction of energy … Continue reading Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

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What to Expect from Your New Furnace Installation

At some point or another, due to age or updating, every home will require new furnace installation. This is nothing to be stressed about as a furnace installation is generally a straightforward and simple undertaking. Working with a reliable HVAC company is essential in ensuring that your new furnace installation goes smoothly. Understanding what to expect when you are getting a new furnace helps to take some of the stress and mystery out of the process. Here at Galmiche & … Continue reading What to Expect from Your New Furnace Installation

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What to Do if Your Furnace is Short Cycling

During the cold winter, our furnaces are working overtime anyway, so it is important to know whether your furnace is short cycling or not. This is a fairly common problem that homeowners experience. When a furnace is short cycling, essentially it is overheating. You can tell when your furnace is short cycling because it will turn on and off frequently, sometimes producing little to no heat. This can be a frustrating issue to deal with, especially in the middle of … Continue reading What to Do if Your Furnace is Short Cycling

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A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

As Autumn rolls in and the days start to cool many of us will be turning on our heaters for the first time in months. A pre-winter furnace checklist is a great way to make sure that you furnace is ready for action. Making a furnace checklist to go over as the winter comes is an easy and very helpful task that usually does a great deal of good for furnaces. A furnace checklist will help you make sure that … Continue reading A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

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Is Your Furnace Ready for the Fall HVAC Season?

Crisp days and brilliant shocks of orange and red signal the arrival of Autumn, but is your furnace ready for the fall HVAC season? Prepping your HVAC for the fall season is not difficult and is a great way to make sure your system is ready for the demands of winter. Fall HVAC preparations help to ensure that your system is fully functional, but they are also good for catching any problems that may arise once the cold hits. In … Continue reading Is Your Furnace Ready for the Fall HVAC Season?

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5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

As the leaves change and winter creeps back into the world, many of us will be getting our first heating bills of the season. Furnaces account for the largest part of energy costs, which means that homeowners are always looking to save on their heating bills. Most people try to be energy conscious at home, but there are some common mistakes that can cost you big on your heating bills. At Galmiche & Sons, we are big fans of educating … Continue reading 5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

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6 Signs It Is Time for a New Furnace Replacement

As the St. Louis winter rolls around, it is important to know how to tell when you need a new furnace replacement. A good working furnace is an essential component of your HVAC system and guarantees your comfort throughout the chilly winter months. There are some signs to be on the lookout for that signal it may be time for new furnace replacement. The last thing you want is to deal with a new furnace replacement in the dead of … Continue reading 6 Signs It Is Time for a New Furnace Replacement

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Is an HVAC Maintenance Contract Worth the Cost?

After making the sizeable investment into their new HVAC system, people often wonder whether an HVAC maintenance contract is worth the extra cost. This is a justifiable concern as a new system is expensive. Generally, new systems will come with a warranty that protects you for a limited time, this however, is different from an HVAC maintenance contract. A maintenance contract can be a fantastic way to protect your investment and guarantee your comfort for many years to come. If … Continue reading Is an HVAC Maintenance Contract Worth the Cost?

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HVAC Equipment Lifespan: How Long Does HVAC Last?

As a leading HVAC company in the St. Louis area, we get asked “how long does HVAC last” quite a bit. It is a legitimate question that a lot of homeowners are rightfully concerned about. A new HVAC system is a sizeable investment and most buyers want to know how long does HVAC last in a residential setting? The lifespan of an HVAC system varies slightly depending on the system type. But, it is important to know what you can … Continue reading HVAC Equipment Lifespan: How Long Does HVAC Last?

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5 Common Household Products that Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution

When thinking of pollution, most people immediately think outdoors, but the reality is indoor air pollution is a real problem. These air contaminants are found everywhere and sadly permeate our homes. Air pollution can directly affect your quality of life due to its adverse effects such as breathing problems and increased allergies. Studies show that indoor air pollution levels can sometimes be two to five times higher that outdoors. Even more shocking, most people are surprised to find out that … Continue reading 5 Common Household Products that Contribute to Indoor Air Pollution

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