Home Heating Fire Hazards to Watch Out For

Did you know that heating equipment is the cause of 16% of all residential fires and 19% of all deadly fires? This means that 1-2 deaths are caused by HVAC systems or heaters every day. The good news is that much of this risk can be easily mitigated by staying aware of home heating fire hazards and keeping your system up to par. Most of these terrible occurrences are due to homeowners running malfunctioning or poorly kept HVAC systems. The … Continue reading Home Heating Fire Hazards to Watch Out For

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Tips to Resolve Heating Disputes in Your Home

Now that St. Louis winter weather has set in and the chill is undoubtedly in the air, the cold weather can make anybody grumpy, and arguments over what number should display on the thermostat can become heated, fast! Rather than succumbing to household battles over the thermostat, check out some of the handy tips below to reduce stress and help everyone in your home find comfort. Improving your home’s heating efficiency – Perhaps part of the argument about the heat … Continue reading Tips to Resolve Heating Disputes in Your Home

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How to Select the Best Heating System for Your St. Louis Home

When the time comes to replace your home heating system, the task can feel daunting. With the range of options available and the many considerations you have to make, it can even feel downright overwhelming. As you mull over the best possible value for your money, Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling wants to guide you along the way and provide some useful tips to help you be confident in your heating system purchase. Choosing a system does have to … Continue reading How to Select the Best Heating System for Your St. Louis Home

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What Makes this New Lennox Furnace the Quietest on the Market?

Once the cold St. Louis winter sets in, nothing beats the feeling of the warmth from a gas furnace. It is nice to know that no matter how frigid it is outdoors; it is nice and cozy indoors with you and your loved ones. Lennox is committed to keeping your house warm, quiet, and energy efficient with its new SLP98V furnace. With all that in mind, this Lennox furnace is truly one of the best investments you can make for … Continue reading What Makes this New Lennox Furnace the Quietest on the Market?

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3 Ways to Reduce Heating Costs without Sacrificing Comfort

If you are like most people, you are always looking for ways to save money, especially on your energy bills. However, the winter is probably the worst time for this, as you want to stay warm and toasty during the cold St. Louis winters. So how do you reduce heating costs without sacrificing comfort? Read on to learn some tips from the experts at Galmiche & Sons Heating & Cooling on how to strike this perfect balance. To learn more … Continue reading 3 Ways to Reduce Heating Costs without Sacrificing Comfort

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3 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips

If you have lived in St. Louis for the winter season, you know how frigid the winters can get. Once the chill starts to roll in, it is more important than ever that your furnace is working properly in order to keep you and your loved ones warm and cozy during the winter months. If you start to notice any issues with your furnace, do not wait to address them! Our furnace troubleshooting tips will help you figure out what … Continue reading 3 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips

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6 Problems Caused by Low Indoor Humidity & How to Combat Them

If you have ever experienced a winter in Missouri, you know how low indoor humidity can get. This is because cold air is denser and cannot hold as much moisture as warmer air. Though the ideal humidity in winter is around 45 percent, many people find their homes hovering as low as 15%! While dry air can be uncomfortable, it can also cause many other (and more serious) problems as well. Read on to find out more about six of … Continue reading 6 Problems Caused by Low Indoor Humidity & How to Combat Them

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Furnace Filters: The Forgotten Hero of Your Heating and Cooling System

Furnace Filters | Important Facts & Tips

If you are like most people, you hardly give a second thought to furnace filters and how important they are to your heating system. Forget about yours too long, however, and you will definitely start to notice. Asthma, allergies, and other respiratory problems due to poor indoor air quality are some basic signs that furnace filters need to be replaced. Other problems can include reduced efficiency or performance of your HVAC system. Important Facts About Furnace Filters Over the years … Continue reading Furnace Filters: The Forgotten Hero of Your Heating and Cooling System

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5 DIY Furnace Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy This Winter

DIY Furnace Maintenance | Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis

We are certainly thankful for our furnaces during the cold Missouri winters, as they work tirelessly to keep our homes nice and warm. Once the temperatures hit their lowest, your furnace is almost assuredly running regularly, which can put a lot of wear and tear on it. Here are a few DIY furnace tips from our experts to help keep your furnace running at peak performance this winter. 1. Lower Your Thermostat When You Are Home Our first DIY furnace … Continue reading 5 DIY Furnace Steps to Keep Your Furnace Happy This Winter

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Expert Advice to Keep Your HVAC System Running Efficiently

An HVAC system is one of the most important and largest investments you will make as a homeowner. If you are like most people, you want to know how to keep that investment running at optimal levels for as long as possible. Here at Galmiche & Sons we are committed to providing our customers with the information they want, so we have compiled some advice on how to help keep your HVAC system running efficiently. DIY Tips for Maintaining Your … Continue reading Expert Advice to Keep Your HVAC System Running Efficiently

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