Reasons Your AC Freezes Up & What To Do About It

A freezing AC in summer is a rather common occurrence. If you don’t see ice, you might still have a freezing problem if the air feels warm at the supply registers. Why does your AC freeze up and how can you fix the problem? When your AC freezes up, it can be due to a couple of issues, which our HVAC technician can address promptly. The problems responsible for a frozen AC can be fixed with tune-ups and regular maintenance. … Continue reading Reasons Your AC Freezes Up & What To Do About It

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Preparing AC for Summer Heatwaves: A Handy Guide

As extreme heatwaves and high temperatures become more common in St. Louis, ensuring your air conditioning system is ready to tackle the extreme summer temperatures becomes essential. Especially in places like St. Louis, where summer heatwaves can reach sweltering levels for several days or weeks in a row, a well-maintained AC is your best ally for staying cool and comfortable. Here is a friendly guide to help prepare your AC for the upcoming summer heatwaves. Galmiche & Sons is a … Continue reading Preparing AC for Summer Heatwaves: A Handy Guide

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The Importance of Air Filters in AC Performance & Efficiency

When it comes to keeping your home comfortable during those sweltering St. Louis summers, your air conditioner is the hero of the day. But like any hero, it needs a bit of support to perform its best. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to ensure your AC system is running efficiently is by maintaining clean air filters. This not only boosts AC performance but also improves the overall air quality in your home. Galmiche & Sons is a … Continue reading The Importance of Air Filters in AC Performance & Efficiency

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A Step-By-Step Guide on How To Winterize Outdoor HVAC Unit

As we transition from warmer to colder months, taking steps to prepare your home for this transition is important. By winterizing your outdoor HVAC unit, you safeguard your unit from the harshest weather such as snow and ice. In addition to this, winterizing prevents rust damage. To winterize your outdoor HVAC unit properly, you need to follow certain steps. Here, we will highlight those steps in detail. If you are looking for comprehensive HVAC maintenance services in the St Louis … Continue reading A Step-By-Step Guide on How To Winterize Outdoor HVAC Unit

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Advantages of Zoned Cooling Systems

Imagine stepping into your home on a hot summer day and having each room at the perfect temperature for you and your family. That’s the magic of zoned cooling systems. These innovative systems allow you to control the climate of individual rooms or zones in your home, leading to personalized comfort and impressive energy savings. Let’s dive into the many advantages of zoned cooling systems. To learn more about zoned cooling and find out if a zoned cooling system is … Continue reading Advantages of Zoned Cooling Systems

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What You Should Know About AC Refrigerant Leak Repair

An AC’s refrigerant is located within a closed-loop system and plays a crucial role in the heat transfer process that occurs within an air conditioning system. The refrigerant keeps recirculating and should never need to be refilled or topped up. The only situation in which refrigerant levels become low is when the refrigerant is leaking due to some reason. In this post, we discuss AC refrigerant leak repair, a job that’s best handed to a professional HVAC technician, but if … Continue reading What You Should Know About AC Refrigerant Leak Repair

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How To Do Outdoor AC Unit Maintenance Properly

Regular AC maintenance keeps your air conditioning system running efficiently. It includes cleaning the outdoor AC unit containing the condenser and compressor. The outdoor AC unit can accumulate dust, dirt, foliage, and other debris which can affect its effectiveness in cooling your home. The good news is that you can handle a lot of simple outdoor AC unit maintenance on your own. In this post, we offer tips on cleaning and maintaining your outdoor AC unit with some simple tasks … Continue reading How To Do Outdoor AC Unit Maintenance Properly

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Summer Indoor Air Quality Boost: 5 Super Effective Tips and Tricks

The summer season is in full swing in St. Louis. As the temperature soars and humidity kicks in, you will want to stay within the comfort of your home for longer durations. However, with the hot, humid, sticky months, the need to improve summer indoor air quality also increases. As you crank up your air conditioners and close your doors and windows, the air inside your home naturally becomes stale and polluted. This not only leads to discomfort but can … Continue reading Summer Indoor Air Quality Boost: 5 Super Effective Tips and Tricks

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The Impact of Heat Waves on Your Air Conditioner Performance

It is no secret that climate change is bringing more severe and more frequent heat waves in St. Louis. As temperatures nearing 100 degrees start to look like the new normal, staying cool and keeping family members and pets comfortable has become a priority for St. Louisans. Improving air conditioner performance for optimal comfort is important. But you should know that heat waves can strain your AC and impact its performance. How, then, do you stay cool in the midst … Continue reading The Impact of Heat Waves on Your Air Conditioner Performance

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Summer AC Tune-Up: What to Expect

An AC tune-up is a maintenance service that involves inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting your AC unit. It is done to ensure that your air conditioner is running at peak performance, diagnose minor repairs before they become major problems, increase your AC’s efficiency, and extend its lifespan. A summer AC tune-up is recommended for our particularly hot city to ensure your HVAC system is ready for the hot summer months. In St. Louis, Galmiche and Sons offers only the best HVAC … Continue reading Summer AC Tune-Up: What to Expect

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