Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

We often think about air quality as it applies to the air outside, but indoor air quality is an important factor in respiratory health as well. You might think that dust problems are reserved for the dry winter days, but dust can be a problem in the summer as well. In fact, if you continue to have dust problems into the summer, it may be that your HVAC system is to blame. If you notice a lot of dust in … Continue reading Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

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How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

Indoor air pollution can be a big problem for people with allergies or asthma. Even those without health issues can have respiratory problems if indoor air pollution gets bad enough. Dust, mites, pet dander, mold, and other pollutants can get trapped in your home, causing the air quality to go down. This is why air conditioners have air filters to keep your air clean, but those filters wear out and get dirty, so it is important to stay on top … Continue reading How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

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Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

Keeping your air conditioner in good working order requires regular maintenance and care. So if you are asking these kinds of questions about the kind of care your HVAC system needs, you are already in the right mindset. There is a lot you can do to keep your air conditioner running efficiently and protected from the elements, but thankfully, protection from rain is rarely an issue. One reason that many assume rain can be a problem, is that your air … Continue reading Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

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Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

With recent concerns of indoor and outdoor air pollution growing, we know you want the best for your family. One way to help is through implementing the best air filtration system for your family’s needs! At Galmiche & Sons, we know that using draft-excluders and sealing windows might keep energy costs down, but sealing your home so tightly can mean trapping indoor air pollution in. Therefore, we recommend controlling indoor air problems by having the best air filtration system running … Continue reading Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

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Improve Indoor Air in Your Home Office for Improved Health and Productivity

Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home Office

Working from home comes with so many advantages. However, the air quality in your home office has a big impact on how productive you are going to be. Whether you have a whole room to yourself or just an area set aside for your home office, improving the indoor air quality in your work area is important. So how do you go about improving the indoor air? Read on to find out more. Meanwhile, if you are experiencing any problems … Continue reading Improve Indoor Air in Your Home Office for Improved Health and Productivity

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How a Wood Burning Fireplace Affects Indoor Air Quality

Wood burning fireplaces are a common feature in most homes, and with great reason as well. They are a good source of warmth and comfort, especially during the winter. However, most homeowners do not realize what impact wood burning fireplaces have on indoor air quality. If not careful, wood burning fireplaces can be a cause of poor health to the occupants of the house. How do wood burning fireplaces affect indoor air quality? Read on to find out. To learn … Continue reading How a Wood Burning Fireplace Affects Indoor Air Quality

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Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

No matter how clean you keep your house, there are always some air pollutants lurking around. These pollutants affect the quality of your indoor air and if not dealt with, they can cause serious health problems to you and your family. It is important to be familiar with the common causes of indoor air pollution so as to know how to go about resolving them. In this article, we highlight some of these causes and what you can do to … Continue reading Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

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Winter Storm Safety Tips for Your Home

The weather during winter in St. Louis can be very unpredictable. As such, winter storms are to be expected at some point. Frustratingly, ice and snow storms can lead to so much damage. It is, therefore, necessary to know what to do in case you are caught up in a winter storm. Read on to find out a couple of winter storm safety tips that you can use to ensure that your home and family are safe. In the meantime, … Continue reading Winter Storm Safety Tips for Your Home

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What is a Heat Exchanger and What Does It Do?

Most homes and businesses in the St. Louis area have an HVAC system, and these systems are typically made up of many parts. However, not many people understand all of these parts and what their importance is. One major component of an HVAC system is the heat exchanger. In this article, we highlight what a heat exchanger is and what role it plays in keeping the indoor air of your home or business comfortable. In the meantime, if you have … Continue reading What is a Heat Exchanger and What Does It Do?

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Dangers of Heat Pump Refrigerant Leaks in Winter

Many homeowners and business owners use heat pumps as an energy efficient source of heat, especially during winter. For the heat pump to work, it uses a refrigerant that either cools or heats the indoor air. A heat pump refrigerant leak is usually associated with cooling issues. However, it is possible to have a heat pump refrigerant leak during winter, and this could pose quite a danger. Read on to find out more on the possible dangers of heat pump … Continue reading Dangers of Heat Pump Refrigerant Leaks in Winter

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