HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

In the outdoor unit of your air conditioner, there are a few vital components for facilitating the heat transfer that makes AC possible. In particular, you will find the condenser coil as well as a condenser fan and the condenser fan motor. Together, the condenser fan motor and the coil itself keep your AC working and keep you cool. So, it is important to make sure you perform proper cleaning and maintenance on these pieces and, in particular, look out … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

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How Does a Dirty AC Coil Affect My System?

There are two types of coils inside your air conditioner, the evaporator coil and the condenser coil, which work together to transfer heat from the inside of your home to the outside and cool your house. Both are vital to the functioning of your AC unit, and a dirty AC coil can cause a lot of issues by interfering with this process. In fact, a dirty AC coil is one of the most common heating & air conditioning problems that … Continue reading How Does a Dirty AC Coil Affect My System?

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Air Conditioning & Health: What You Need to Know About the Health Effects of Air Conditioning

We all know that air conditioning can help us feel a lot more comfortable at home or at work — especially during the hotter summer months. What about the health effects of air conditioning though? Is it healthier to be cooled all day? As it turns out, there are indeed some positive health effects of air conditioning, especially if your HVAC system is well maintained. On the other hand, without the right cleaning and maintenance, your heating & air conditioning … Continue reading Air Conditioning & Health: What You Need to Know About the Health Effects of Air Conditioning

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Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

Freon, or R-22 refrigerant, was the main refrigerant used in air conditioners for many years. Over time, however, the Environmental Protection Agency determined that R-22 is extremely dangerous for the environment and caused depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. Since then, the EPA has been phasing out R-22 in favor of Freon replacement alternatives. Thankfully, many such Freon replacement alternatives have now been developed, and newer HVAC systems are outfitted for them automatically. These systems built to use Freon replacement … Continue reading Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

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Save on Cooling Bills with Our Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

Your air conditioner accounts for a big chunk of your utility bills in the summer, so even a small loss in efficiency can turn into big spending. There are a lot of things that might be causing a loss in efficiency too — from leaks in your system to dirty air filters. Sometimes it is obvious what the problem is, but sometimes you will just notice the higher bills or that your air conditioner does not seem to be cooling … Continue reading Save on Cooling Bills with Our Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

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DIY Air Conditioner Tips to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Summer

With summer coming, your air conditioner is going to start getting a lot more use, and that can lead to problems if you don’t take care to prepare for the season. Spring is a great time to schedule professional HVAC maintenance to check your HVAC system and make sure it is ready to go, but there are a few DIY air conditioner tricks you can use as well. For the most part, these DIY air conditioner tips will involve making … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Tips to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Summer

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DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems

Your air conditioner takes a lot of heat — especially in the summer months when you are using it heavily. To keep it working well even during heavy use, there are a few easy things you can do to prevent air conditioner problems. The first step though, is understanding the causes of common air conditioner issues and a little bit about how your air conditioner works. In St. Louis, Galmiche & Sons can help you learn more about how to … Continue reading DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems

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Air Conditioner Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Common Air Conditioner Problems

There are a few common air conditioner problems that you can expect to deal with at some point in the life of your HVAC system. Unfortunately, just about every air conditioner needs repairs now and then, no matter how well you take care of it. Thankfully, though, there is a lot you can do to prevent air conditioner problems as well as deal with them quickly when they do come up. One way you can prevent problems from getting out … Continue reading Air Conditioner Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Common Air Conditioner Problems

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Why Does My Air Conditioning Need a Tune Up Every Year

While many people often forget or overlook air conditioner maintenance, there are a lot of good reasons to give your air conditioning a tune up at least once a year. Without the right information, you might be tempted to skip the yearly tune-up, but the more you know about your air conditioner, the easier it is to see why such maintenance is necessary. Not only can a regular air conditioning tune up prevent big problems down the road, it can … Continue reading Why Does My Air Conditioning Need a Tune Up Every Year

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3 Easy Mistakes to Accidentally Void Your AC Warranty

Buying a new air conditioner is a big investment. You are counting on your new air conditioning unit to keep your home cool for years to come, and you do not want to find out your AC warranty is void if or when you do eventually need repairs to keep it running. Unfortunately, a lot of people do things that void their AC warranty without even realizing it. Thankfully, with just a few things in mind, you can avoid ending … Continue reading 3 Easy Mistakes to Accidentally Void Your AC Warranty

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