Airflow and Air Conditioner Sizing: How Poor Airflow Can Skew Your Air Conditioner Sizing

When it comes to air conditioner performance, size isn’t everything. Even if you’ve selected the right unit based on square footage and climate, poor airflow can throw off the entire equation. In fact, airflow problems are one of the most overlooked causes of incorrect air conditioner sizing and poor indoor comfort. So how can you learn more about airflow and air conditioner sizing? At Galmiche & Sons, we’ve spent over 75 years helping St. Louis homeowners get HVAC sizing right. … Continue reading Airflow and Air Conditioner Sizing: How Poor Airflow Can Skew Your Air Conditioner Sizing

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A Look at the Factors Affecting AC Efficiency

An energy efficient AC not only cools your home more effectively but also consumes less energy, leading to lower utility bills and a smaller carbon footprint. Common factors affecting AC efficiency include the AC’s age, its size, your home’s insulation, and the state of your AC’s filters. In this post, we take you through the common reasons your AC may not be working optimally and suggest solutions. For more HVAC tips and maintenance to keep your air conditioner running efficiently … Continue reading A Look at the Factors Affecting AC Efficiency

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Sealing Duct Leaks: A Comprehensive Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Sealing Duct Leaks

Your air conditioner and furnace need a network of ducts to work properly. These ducts, usually hidden in walls, basements, or attics, carry cool air in summer to different parts of your home from the central units. But, because they are tucked away, it is often tough to notice if they have leaks or other issues. A leaky duct in your HVAC system can prove costly if not looked at immediately. Read on to find out more about sealing duct … Continue reading Sealing Duct Leaks: A Comprehensive Guide

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Weatherizing Your Home for Winter: Sealing Leaks to Save Money

As winter comes around, a lot of us change our clothing, our travel plans, and several other aspects of our life. This seasonal change should extend to our homes as well. Weatherizing refers to making adjustments to your home and its HVAC systems to ensure that your abode is at the optimal temperature throughout the year. Weatherizing your home for winter is essential to keep it warm and energy-efficient while also saving you money. Read on to learn more about … Continue reading Weatherizing Your Home for Winter: Sealing Leaks to Save Money

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Top Tips for Checking for Air Leaks in Your Home

Do you feel drafts of air coming in through your doors and windows? Has the temperature in your house been fluctuating lately? Are your energy bills unusually high? If your answer to all these questions is yes, then your home may have air leaks. Air leaks are basically unintended gaps and cracks in the walls, doors, windows, roofs, and other parts of your house. As the name suggests, they allow outside air to enter or indoor air to escape. As … Continue reading Top Tips for Checking for Air Leaks in Your Home

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Why Air Duct Insulation is Important

Most people don’t think about their air ducts until there is a problem. But, did you know that your air ducts play a significant role in the overall comfort of your home? As such, it is important that your air ducts are properly sealed and insulated to prevent air leaks and other problems. Read on to learn more about the importance of air duct insulation. To have the experts at Galmiche & Sons check your air ducts and ensure proper … Continue reading Why Air Duct Insulation is Important

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What is Air Balancing and Testing?

When it comes to keeping your home comfortable throughout the seasons, there are a variety of factors that come into play. For example, your HVAC system needs to be the right size and type for your home. Another factor that can contribute to home temperature and air flow issues is air balancing. But what is air balancing and how do you test for it? In this article, we explore what are air balancing and testing are and how they can … Continue reading What is Air Balancing and Testing?

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When Should I Replace My Ductwork?

Your home’s ductwork is a pipe-like passageway that is used by your HVAC system to move air throughout your house. This ductwork carries the air through the heating/cooling system, allowing you to warm up your house or ventilate it with cool air, as you desire. As with any other component of an HVAC system, your ductwork can also become worn out, damaged, or inefficient. Damaged air ducts can result in an inefficient HVAC system, and therefore it should be replaced … Continue reading When Should I Replace My Ductwork?

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Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Can Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

Most homeowners are always looking for a way to help save on heating and cooling bills and people are usually familiar with things such as upgrading your insulation and getting new windows as ways to save on heating and cooling bills. However, many folks are unaware that just switching your curtains and blinds may potentially help you save on heating and cooling bills as well. This can be a relatively low-cost investment that will result in a reduction of energy … Continue reading Can the Right Curtains or Blinds Help You Save on Heating and Cooling Bills?

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Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance

As the warm weather sets in and things really start to heat up, most people want to be sure that their air conditioner is running smoothly. Optimal AC performance can make or break your summer months. That is why it is important to check for air leaks that could be affecting your AC performance. Air leaks can affect AC performance through things like warm air leaking into your home, which can raise your energy bills. Ideally, one of our heating … Continue reading Checking for Air Leaks for Optimal AC Performance

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