Fall Air Conditioner Maintenance: Tips to Prepare Your AC for Fall

When fall approaches and the air cools down, it is time for your air conditioner to have a little rest for the season. Nonetheless, this is also a great time for you to carry out fall air conditioner maintenance since the air conditioner has been working hard for the last couple of months, and there maybe one or two things that need to be fixed. Fall air conditioner maintenance should be carried out by a certified and qualified HVAC Company … Continue reading Fall Air Conditioner Maintenance: Tips to Prepare Your AC for Fall

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Is My AC Unit Too Large for My Home?

If you are in the market for a new AC unit, it is easy to get caught up looking at things like SEER ratings and upfront costs. However, an often overlooked consideration is proper sizing, which could either save or cost you quite a bit of money. Many people go wrong when it comes to air conditioner sizing. The easiest way to ensure you are getting the right AC unit is to contact the experts like those at Galmiche & … Continue reading Is My AC Unit Too Large for My Home?

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A Guide to New Air Conditioner Cost

New Air Conditioner Cost | St. Louis Air Conditioning Replacement

The cost of buying a new air conditioner or replacing your old air conditioner with a new and better one will vary according to its capacity and type among other things. However, in general, users report the average new air conditioner cost ranging between $4,000 and $8,000. The above range might be helpful when estimating a budget, but for more accurate new air conditioner costs, it is wise to talk to a certified heating and cooling company in your local … Continue reading A Guide to New Air Conditioner Cost

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Four Things You Should Know About HVAC Replacement

We often take our HVAC systems for granted, so it is no wonder that many of us are not very informed about our AC or furnaces until we find ourselves needing HVAC replacement. In general, HVAC replacements occur because the existing system is so old that it has become far too expensive to maintain and repair it. Rather than waiting until an expensive and inconvenient hardware failure, you should consider HVAC replacement before your system fails completely, so you can … Continue reading Four Things You Should Know About HVAC Replacement

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Why You Should Replace an Aging Air Conditioner

Like most people, you probably try to put off making large purchases as long as possible – so also like most people, you may have an aging air conditioner that could use replacement. Rather than waiting until it is absolutely necessary to replace your system, you may want to look into replacing that aging air conditioner before major issues arise when you need it most. While determining the ideal time to replace your AC is not the simplest task, we … Continue reading Why You Should Replace an Aging Air Conditioner

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HVAC Replacement: Should I Replace My Furnace & Air Conditioner Together?

If you are like most people, you are probably very price conscious when it comes to making significant purchases. Therefore, when it is time to replace something large like an air conditioner or a furnace, the temptation to replace only the broken one, or the one that is giving the most trouble is very real. However, there are a lot of advantages to a total HVAC replacement, and swapping out both the AC and furnace at the same time. One … Continue reading HVAC Replacement: Should I Replace My Furnace & Air Conditioner Together?

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid

More often than not, buying a new air conditioner is a stressful situation that came about due to an unpleasant and unexpected failure in hardware. One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to you and your family is to be without AC in the middle of a sweltering heatwave in the summer. Luckily, buying a new air conditioner does not have to be unbearable, as long as you follow the advice of professionals such as those here at … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid

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Four Reasons to Consider Air Conditioner Replacement This Fall

Fall Air Conditioner Replacement Benefits

As the summer comes to an end and cool fall weather moves in, many people are ready to be done with their air conditioners until the next year rolls around. However, this could be the best time for you to get your AC checked out, especially if it has been giving you any trouble recently or if it is simply getting up there in years. Frequently an air conditioner replacement done in the fall goes way smoother and is much … Continue reading Four Reasons to Consider Air Conditioner Replacement This Fall

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HVAC Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know

HVAC Life Expectancy | St. Louis HVAC Company

According to statistics from the US Department of Energy on HVAC life expectancy, AC units should last about anywhere from 15 – 20 years when properly installed and maintained. A furnace lasts about 20 years with favorable upkeep and proper installation. The key takeaway is “properly installed and maintained”. Every homeowner should have some sort of reminder to get their HVAC system professionally inspected with the changes of each season. This will help ensure that your system is ready for … Continue reading HVAC Life Expectancy: What You Need to Know

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit

Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit in St. Louis

When looking for your new AC unit, you will see a lot of information about Energy Star, SEER Rating, and similar industry speak pertaining to the energy efficiency of air conditioners. What makes an air conditioner energy efficient in a nutshell is the ratio of how much energy it produces compared to how much it uses. One of the ways different models achieve energy savings is in how their fan motors operate, specifically whether they are single-stage or variable speed. … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: Single-Stage vs. Variable-Speed AC Unit

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