Do You Need Supplemental Heating Options for Your Home?

You may think that your main heating system is sufficient for keeping the cold at bay during the harsh St. Louis winters. However, even with a powerful heating system, there is no guarantee that your residence will be evenly heated. Most homeowners tend to crank the temperatures on their heating systems up in the belief that higher temperatures will lead to better heating. However, more often than not thanks to inefficient systems, they are disappointed to find out that the … Continue reading Do You Need Supplemental Heating Options for Your Home?

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7 Ways Indoor Space Heaters Affect Your Health (and Finances)

Using an indoor space heater for your St. Louis home? Space heaters can seem like a convenient and cost-effective way to add warmth to small rooms. However, space heaters can significantly impact your health and finances in multiple ways. Because of this, an HVAC system can be a lot more efficient and beneficial for you than indoor space heaters. To learn more and for help choosing the best HVAC system to heat your home, call our HVAC experts in St. … Continue reading 7 Ways Indoor Space Heaters Affect Your Health (and Finances)

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Sunroom Heating Alternatives for Cold Winter Days

A sunroom is a great way to enjoy your natural surroundings during winter, but they can often be cold. Sunrooms don’t hold heat well, so finding viable sunroom heating alternatives is helpful. The large number of windows in your sunroom leaches out heat. While sunlight can help to warm these rooms, sunroom heating can make a big difference. Luckily, here at Galmiche and Sons, we have a wealth of experience in providing our customers with sunroom heating options that provide … Continue reading Sunroom Heating Alternatives for Cold Winter Days

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Indoor Heaters Can Be Risky for Your Health and Your Budget

Across America, many folks still use indoor heaters to keep warm through the winter months. Most people don’t realize that these indoor heaters can often be dangerous. Fires, burns, and sky-high energy bills are just a few of the drawbacks associated with indoor heaters. Everyone should be able to be warm and comfortable in their home, while also being safe from risk, which is why we advise using extra caution when using indoor heaters. In many cases, the potential dangers … Continue reading Indoor Heaters Can Be Risky for Your Health and Your Budget

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5 Top Tips for Safely Heating Your Home During the Winter Months

Tips for Safely Heating Your Home During Winter

Winter is inching into St. Louis and people’s minds are shifting to thoughts of upcoming holidays and family. As the cold months arrive, it is important to make sure that you are safely heating your home. Many folks will be starting the heating systems for the first time and safely heating their residences should be their top priority. It can be easy to just flip the switch on your thermostat and forget about it, but there are steps you should … Continue reading 5 Top Tips for Safely Heating Your Home During the Winter Months

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A Guide to Home Heating Fires & How to Prevent Them

House fires are a lot more common in the winter months, and the reason is clear: heating equipment comes along with a risk of fire. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to prevent home heating fires during the winter, from using safer heating options like central heat instead of a fireplace to keeping flammable materials away from your heater. Reducing your fire risk is not only worth the potential cost, but it is also relatively easy to do. … Continue reading A Guide to Home Heating Fires & How to Prevent Them

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Common Home Heating Myths Busted

With the cold temperatures this winter in St. Louis, many people will be remaining indoors trying to stay warm. Of course, this means that everyone will be looking for an affordable way to heat up their homes to remain comfortable. While friends and neighbors are quick to share some of their more interesting beliefs about home heating during this time, before Uncle Bill and Aunt Edna convince you that upping your thermostat to 104° just until the house warms up … Continue reading Common Home Heating Myths Busted

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Heating Safety Tips for the Holidays

With everyone home for the holidays and trying to keep warm and cozy, heating equipment can be a fire hazard. If you especially have a lot of people coming over for this joyous time, it is good to have some heating safety tips handy. This way, you can be assured that you will all remain safe during the holidays. Read on for some heating safety tips that will help to ensure you and your family have a happy and comfortable … Continue reading Heating Safety Tips for the Holidays

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Infrared Heater Buying Guide

Currently one of the most popular types of heaters available, infrared heaters transfer energy from one place to another using electromagnetic radiation. Infrared heaters are commonly found in heat lamps and space heaters. The large amount of heat they produce usually results in lower energy consumption, and as a result a lower energy bill. As a result, these can be an energy efficient option for supplemental heating in the winter. However, there are some important things to keep in mind … Continue reading Infrared Heater Buying Guide

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Types of Heaters for Supplemental Heating

When used properly and efficiently, supplemental heating can be an energy efficient way to heat your home, saving on monthly heating bills. There are a few factors to think about when considering the different types of heaters available for you to buy. The cost of the unit, the amount of space you wish to heat, and the overall style of your supplemental heater are all key factors that are important to consider in order to buy the best space heater. … Continue reading Types of Heaters for Supplemental Heating

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