HVAC Maintenance Tips to Make Your New Year Better

HVAC Maintenance Tips

With New Year’s celebrations done and the early months of the winter cold behind us, it is time again to plan for the year ahead. Summer will soon be around the corner, and before that, you need to do some spring cleaning. HVAC maintenance is essential every six months, preferably during fall and spring. These are the best times because you don’t need your HVAC system much during these seasons. Cleaning and maintenance of your HVAC system regularly ensure that … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance Tips to Make Your New Year Better

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How to Clean a Furnace Filter

How to Clean a Furnace Filter

The furnace filter is one part of your HVAC system that needs regular cleaning and occasional replacement too. It undergoes a lot of wear due to the amount of dirt, dust, and particulates that it is exposed to. A dirty filter can not only impact your indoor air quality but also reduce the efficiency of your HVAC unit. This is why it is essential to know how to clean a furnace filter so you can do it yourself and do … Continue reading How to Clean a Furnace Filter

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Is Your Heating Bill Skyrocketing, and You’re Not Sure Why?

Reasons Why Your Home Heating Bill is Too Higha

For most homeowners, a major concern during winters is the sky-high heating bills they will have to pay for their homes. It is natural to be worried. But now is the time to stop worrying and start acting if you wish to lower your heating bill this winter. There are a few common reasons why your home heating bill is always high. Read on to learn more about all of the reasons that may be increasing your heating bill. It … Continue reading Is Your Heating Bill Skyrocketing, and You’re Not Sure Why?

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Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter

It can be very troublesome if your furnace decides to just go down in the middle of the cold winter. Routine furnace maintenance and timely repairs are often able to prevent this sudden breakdown. But, even if you did carry out regular HVAC maintenance, the furnace can still face trouble due to other reasons like a power outage during storms or unforeseen breakdowns. Whatever the reason may be, losing the heat in your home during winters can be a real … Continue reading Do You Know What to do When Your Furnace Goes Out in Winter?

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Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

The thermostat is an often overlooked but extremely important component of your HVAC system. We tend to take it for granted, but a simple fault in the thermostat could render your whole HVAC unit useless. If you have been experiencing problems like furnace short cycling, or a difference between the temperature shown by the thermostat and the actual temperature, you probably need to act soon. Your faulty thermostat could be causing your energy bills to skyrocket while you still have … Continue reading Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips

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Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

HVAC service providers in St. Louis receive hundreds of calls each year during fall and winter regarding problems with the heating system. Like most other appliances, furnaces are prone to some issues. Before calling HVAC service professionals, you can take some proactive measures to avoid and diagnose common furnace issues. Read more about common furnace problems and heating system troubleshooting tips below. If you are currently experiencing problems, and need to have your heating system inspected by expert technicians in … Continue reading Heating System Troubleshooting Tips

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HVAC Smells & Sounds: What Do They Mean?

HVAC Smells & Sounds

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 Tripping Circuit Breaker? Here is Why That Could Happen

Is Your AC Tripping Circuit Breaker

Air conditioners are meant to keep you comfortable in the hot and humid St. Louis summers. But imagine the horror of your AC stopping suddenly leaving you sweating and flushed, unable to figure out what went wrong. We certainly hope you do not have to go through this struggle, but your AC tripping circuit breaker is not uncommon. The real challenge is identifying why it happens. If it is a one-time incident, there is nothing much to worry about. You … Continue reading AC Tripping Circuit Breaker? Here is Why That Could Happen

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DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

Why You Should avoid DIY Air Conditioner Repair

However tempting it may be to tinker around with your air conditioner to fix a problem, you should avoid it. An air conditioner is a complex unit with many moving parts. They need careful handling, and some are even dangerous to handle without the right knowledge and tools. Bottom line: DIY air conditioner repair is risky and best left to HVAC professionals. With over 70 years of experience performing air conditioner repair and servicing in the greater St. Louis area, … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Repair: Things You Should Never Do To Your AC

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AC Compressor Not Working? We have You Covered

Is Your AC Compressor Not Working?

Your air conditioner not only keeps you cool and comfortable but also safe from dangerous heat and humidity in balmy St. Louis months. While periodic maintenance keeps your AC in good working condition, you may face a couple of issues over the unit’s lifetime due to wear and tear, aging, and power surges to name some. This includes problems with the compressor, an important part of your air conditioner. Galmiche & Sons has over 70 years of experience fixing AC … Continue reading AC Compressor Not Working? We have You Covered

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