How to Protect Your Air Conditioner in Severe Weather

When severe weather is on the way, it is important to take steps to protect your home and HVAC unit. One of the most important things you can do to protect your air conditioner is to clear the area around your unit of any debris that could cause damage. Make sure to trim any branches or shrubs that are close to the unit and check for any holes or cracks in the surrounding fence. To learn more about how you … Continue reading How to Protect Your Air Conditioner in Severe Weather

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How to Check If Your AC is Working Properly

Having your home AC turned on makes your home a lot more comfortable, but it is important to make sure that it is working properly. There are a lot of things that go into making an air conditioner work, from electric components and refrigerants to metal coils. Minor to major issues with any of these components can impact the performance of your AC. If you turn the AC on and find that your home is not cool enough, here is … Continue reading How to Check If Your AC is Working Properly

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Are HVAC Maintenance Contracts Worth the Money?

HVAC contractors often offer HVAC maintenance contracts that include services ranging from an annual or semiannual inspection to necessary repairs. It can be challenging to know if these contracts are worth the money, particularly if your unit is running fine. Here is a detailed look at the factors you need to consider before deciding to invest in a maintenance contract. To learn more or sign up for a maintenance plan to keep your furnace and air conditioner or heat pump … Continue reading Are HVAC Maintenance Contracts Worth the Money?

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HVAC Troubleshooting: Which HVAC Problems are Most Commonly Misunderstood?

HVAC Troubleshooting for Common HVAC Problems

Your St. Louis HVAC system is bound to encounter technical issues as it goes through wear and tear from regular use. While some issues will require you to seek professional help from HVAC experts, like those at Galmiche & Sons, others may just need a few minor tweaks. In this article, we will take you through the most commonly misunderstood HVAC problems. We hope that this HVAC troubleshooting guide helps you to identify trivial issues and sort them out before … Continue reading HVAC Troubleshooting: Which HVAC Problems are Most Commonly Misunderstood?

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Condensation Around AC Vent: The Causes, The Effects, and The Remedies

If you notice condensation around AC vents, you should take action immediately. Letting things linger may result in damage to your AC along with harm to your home or property as well. Read on to know what causes condensation to occur around AC vents, the effects it can have in both the short and the long runs, and what you can do to prevent it. In the worst-case scenario, you should get in touch with a St. Louis AC repair … Continue reading Condensation Around AC Vent: The Causes, The Effects, and The Remedies

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The Best Choice for Comprehensive Air Conditioner Service in St. Louis

Your air conditioner is a hard worker, especially during the hot summer season in St. Louis when it is used at a maximum capacity. Most air conditioners have been designed to last a long time, but due to normal wear-and-tear or lack of maintenance, they may eventually break down and need the help of an air conditioner service professional. During times like these, you need to hire an air conditioner service company that you can trust. Whether you need speedy … Continue reading The Best Choice for Comprehensive Air Conditioner Service in St. Louis

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5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips

The HVAC system is perhaps one of the most important devices in your home. It helps you stay comfortable indoors regardless of the weather outdoors. But what do you do when the system stops working without warning? Read on for our top 5 HVAC troubleshooting tips you can implement if your system decides to stop working. If you need to schedule HVAC system maintenance or repair service in the St. Louis area, choose the best HVAC contractors from Galmiche & … Continue reading 5 HVAC Troubleshooting Tips

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Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The programmable thermostat is a blessing to homeowners with a central HVAC system. It lets you adjust the temperature inside your home to desired limits at any time, automatically. Not just that. A programmable thermostat can also reduce your energy bills. By adjusting the temperature as programmed for different times of the day, it can save energy. For example, during the time of the day when you are at work, the thermostat can turn down the heating or cooling and … Continue reading Programmable Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

Your heating and air conditioning system runs almost all year long. Particularly in St. Louis, where the summers are sweltering and winters equally harsh, the HVAC system has to be on the job all the time. It undergoes a lot of wear and tear and requires regular maintenance to ensure that it runs efficiently for longer. Over time, you may notice certain changes in the smells and sounds coming from your HVAC systems. HVAC smells and sounds tell a lot … Continue reading HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

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AC Maintenance: How Dirt and Debris Can Affect Your Air Conditioner

Your air conditioner can get dirty and very quickly too. AC maintenance is of the utmost importance, to ensure you and other residents of your St. Louis building are healthy. But often, many home and office space owners do not realize just how much dirt and debris can build up in the AC. Here we discuss how airborne contaminants can affect your AC and how timely AC maintenance through air conditioner servicing and air conditioner repairs, can help you extend … Continue reading AC Maintenance: How Dirt and Debris Can Affect Your Air Conditioner

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