7 Reasons You Need a Dehumidifier in Your St. Louis Home

Dehumidifier Benefits | St. Louis HVAC Tips

If you feel that the rooms in your home are uncomfortable to live in and you see water stains all over the ceiling or peeling paint on the walls, your home might be suffering from a high humidity levels. The ideal level of humidity should be around 45% to 55%. If your home’s humidity goes beyond that range, you may need to invest in a dehumidifier to keep the moisture at bay. Here are some of the reasons why you … Continue reading 7 Reasons You Need a Dehumidifier in Your St. Louis Home

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Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

During the hot summer months, the humidity levels inside your home can go through the roof, which can cause not only a lot of personal discomfort but also pose a health risk and potential damage to your household. A home with high humidity levels is the perfect breeding ground for mold spores, mildew, and dust mites to form. A hot and humid environment can also cause breathing difficulties, allergy attacks, and a compromised immune system. Incorrect humidity levels can lead … Continue reading Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

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Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Air Conditioner Leaking Water | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Have you been noticing a lot of water collecting under or around your air conditioning unit? To understand why your air conditioner is leaking, you first need to know how an air conditioner works. It is fairly straightforward: your air conditioner unit has an evaporator coil which cools down the air, causing condensation to form. This condensation drips down into a drain pan and goes into a drain line that leads outside the house. Top 5 Most Common Air Conditioner … Continue reading Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

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Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

Tips for Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

As St. Louis homeowners continue to look for ways to achieve a comfortable room temperature, without breaking the bank, one of the first things they should consider is using at least one ceiling fan for cooling. Fans are great because they use less energy than air conditioners, but they are able to cause noticeable shifts in temperature. It is similar to how the outside temperature may be at a certain level, but when a breeze blows, there is a wind … Continue reading Advice on Using a Ceiling Fan for Cooling

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Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

Outdoor entertaining is a great way to inject more life, energy, and enjoyment into an event at your St. Louis home. Guests can lounge by your pool or smell the sizzle of steak on your backyard grill. Kids have the freedom to run around to their hearts’ content. There’s more open space, and as evening arrives, guests can enjoy viewing the sunset and watching the stars come out. That said, outdoor entertaining does have its downsides. One of these is … Continue reading Outdoor Entertaining Tips for Staying Cool

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A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

Some homeowners will simply install a heating and cooling system in their home, and then run it as needed. Now, this will work fine even without an overall plan or strategy. That said, taking the time to think about and develop a big picture strategy for how you heat and cool your St. Louis home can save you a significant amount of money and extend the lifespan of your HVAC system. If you’re interested in better and more energy efficient … Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling

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Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips | St. Louis HVAC

An HVAC system is like a car. If you want to get the most performance out of it, and for it to last as long as possible, you need to perform the necessary maintenance and cleaning. A car that is poorly maintained will guzzle gas and have more break downs, leading to higher fuel and repair costs, while a poorly maintained HVAC system will similarly consume more energy and run less efficiency, driving up your utility bills. Thankfully, many of … Continue reading Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

Many people have questions about their HVAC systems and air conditioning units, because they know that with the right changes and adjustments, they can noticeably reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we have prepared this air conditioner FAQ guide, for people who are looking for this kind of information. Our AC FAQs will help you run your air conditioner more efficiently and keep you more comfortable all summer. For any questions which are not mentioned … Continue reading Home Cooling & Air Conditioner FAQ Guide

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Save Money with 10 Energy Efficient AC Tips for Your Home

It goes without saying that running your air conditioning will have an impact on your electric bill. The more you use it, and the harder it works, the more your electric consumption will go up. That said, we have put together 10 tips for more energy efficient AC use to help bring down your monthly electric bill, and give your wallet a bit of a break even in the highest heat of the summer. Energy Efficient AC Tips That Cost … Continue reading Save Money with 10 Energy Efficient AC Tips for Your Home

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Easy DIY Air Conditioner Repair

It can be very frustrating when your air conditioning unit has either stopped working completely or is still working but is not able to cool your home properly. It is not enjoyable to end up sweating inside your St. Louis home because of the sweltering heat outside. It can be hard to sleep, can cause children and loved ones to get irritated, and no one should have to suffer through that kind of discomfort for long. The best way to … Continue reading Easy DIY Air Conditioner Repair

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