What is the Best Humidity Level in Winter?

What is the Best Humidity Level in Winter

During winter the air in our homes can become dry thanks to reduced humidity in the air as well as running the furnace to keep warm. This can lead to a variety of problems, from static electricity to an increased risk of infections. But what is the best humidity level in winter? And how can we achieve it? In this blog post, we will explore the ideal humidity level for your home in winter and how to achieve it. To … Continue reading What is the Best Humidity Level in Winter?

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Signs You Need a Dehumidifier for Your AC

Signs You Need a Dehumidifier for Your AC

Having an air conditioner in your home can be a great way to keep your space cool during the summer. In addition to cooling the air, an air conditioner also typically draws some moisture out of the air. However, if despite running your AC, you notice high humidity levels, it is a sign that you may need a dehumidifier. In this post, we will review the top 5 signs you need a dehumidifier. But first, we will take a look … Continue reading Signs You Need a Dehumidifier for Your AC

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How to Lower Humidity in Your Home in Summer

How to Lower Humidity in Your Home in Summer

The hot summer days in St. Louis can be quite uncomfortable. If there is high humidity inside your home, it can feel pretty awful. So, how do you lower humidity and keep your house cool and comfortable? If you want to know how to lower humidity, these tips can help. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with our heating and cooling professionals to have a new HVAC system and dehumidifier installed in your home, contact the experts at … Continue reading How to Lower Humidity in Your Home in Summer

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How to Control Humidity in Your Home

How to Control Humidity in Home

Finding it difficult to control humidity at home? If humidity is too high, it can make you feel uncomfortable and even result in problems like excessive sweating. With the high humidity levels we have in St. Louis in the summers, it is common to have humidity problems at home. However, you do not just need to suffer in a sticky, humid house. Read on to learn some of the best ways for how to control humidity in your home, so … Continue reading How to Control Humidity in Your Home

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3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

Many Americans spend most of their time indoors- in the office or at home. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the concentration of indoor air pollutants is 2 to 5 times more than outdoor concentrations. As such, indoor air pollutants cam be more dangerous than outdoor ones. While indoor air pollutants can cause a range of serious health problems, the good news is that you can easily avoid them by following a few simple steps. 3 Key Indoor Air … Continue reading 3 Common Indoor Air Pollutants that are Easy to Avoid

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

Whole Home Dehumidifier vs. Portable Dehumidifier

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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How to Lower Humidity in Your House

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 Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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 it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read on to learn how to control indoor air … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

How 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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Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

Here at Galmiche and Sons, we are big believers in using a whole house humidifier with your HVAC system during the winter, but is there such thing as too much humidity? The answer is yes! Surprisingly, too much humidity in your home can have an adverse effect on your health. During the dry and cold winter months, most people are trying to add humidity to their indoor air. But it is important to find the right balance and avoid bringing … Continue reading Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

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