Common Causes for High Heating Bills

High heating bills plague the average St. Louis household every winter. As the temperature drops, some price hikes are unavoidable. However, if you want to keep your house warm and prevent high heating bills it is important to understand what makes bills high in the first place. Other than the cost of natural gas, electricity, or propane, there are several other factors that can jack up prices when heating a home in the winter. Here we have provided you with … Continue reading Common Causes for High Heating Bills

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Tips to Winterize Your HVAC System for St. Louis Winter

In St. Louis, the hot and humid summer weather has been replaced with chilly nights and crisp fall days, which means that winter is almost upon us! While the weather is still relatively mild, now is a good time to prepare your home for the winter. St. Louis families should take steps to winterize HVAC systems in their homes in anticipation of colder weather. This will not only ensure protection and comfort over the winter, but also gives you the … Continue reading Tips to Winterize Your HVAC System for St. Louis Winter

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Why You Should Avoid DIY HVAC Repair

Many people are decent at performing DIY duties around the home. However, when it comes to your HVAC system, it is advised to let the professionals take care of it rather than attempt any DIY HVAC repair yourself. While DIY HVAC repair may seem a good cost saving exercise in the beginning, it can end up with much costlier consequences if not done correctly. If you have an HVAC problem in St. Louis, and need help correcting a DIY HVAC … Continue reading Why You Should Avoid DIY HVAC Repair

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Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing and with the crisp air of fall comes time for the annual fall maintenance routine around your home. While you should always schedule an appointment with your St. Louis heating and cooling specialists, there are some easy DIY actions you can perform today to ensure your furnace is functioning properly. Take Action! 6 Fall Maintenance Steps You Can Do Yourself Replace your air filter – While this may seem common … Continue reading Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

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Important Fall Furnace Maintenance Steps for your Home

Fall Furnace Maintenance | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Now that summer days have come to an end, whether you have owned your home for decades or are new to home ownership, fall furnace maintenance should be on the top of your to do list. In order to properly evaluate your HVAC unit, it is important to understand the working components. In every traditional furnace and HVAC system there are three main working parts. The electrical settings, blower mechanics, and ventilation system work together providing temperature control and comfort … Continue reading Important Fall Furnace Maintenance Steps for your Home

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Fall Home Maintenance Tips

The time has come for fall home maintenance. The changing of the seasons will likely expose any area in your home that has been neglected during the summer season. As the cold winter months begin to close in, there are a few simple steps to ensure that your home is prepared and provide comfort and safety for your family. Check out below for some tips on how you can prepare for the winter with some fall home maintenance steps. If … Continue reading Fall Home Maintenance Tips

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Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

Have you noticed that your HVAC system has not been cooling or heating up a room as efficiently as before? Or maybe you have noticed that your utility bills have been astronomically high lately. If your air conditioner or heater is fairly new, the next thing to look into is sealing air leaks in your home. To learn more about finding and sealing air leaks in your St. Louis home, please consult the experts at Galmiche & Sons. Our heating … Continue reading Sealing Air Leaks in 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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How to Detect Air Leaks in Your Home

The HVAC system in your St. Louis home is designed to maintain a comfortable interior temperature any time of year. Unfortunately, there may be situations where this task becomes rather difficult. For example, it may need to cool your home on an unbearably hot day, or it may need to provide heating when the weather outside is bitingly cold. While there is not that much that can be done in those types of situations, there are things that a home … Continue reading How to Detect Air Leaks in 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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