Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

When we talk of air quality, the general perception is that all the pollution is only outside your door. We feel invincible when we are inside our homes, don’t we? Like no pollution or contaminants can touch us indoors. But sadly, that is far from the truth. The same air that is outside, flows into your home as well. To add to it, other factors contribute to indoor air quality at home, such as humidity, pets, cleaning chemicals, and more. … Continue reading Why You Should Care About Indoor Air Quality at Home

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Understanding Home Air Filtration and Why You Need It

Understanding Home Air Filtration & Why You Need it

The air inside your home is the air you and your loved ones breathe all the time. While we might be confident that only the air outside is polluted and we are safe indoors, this is not always true. There are a lot of contaminants and pollutants in indoor air as well, which may lead to various health problems. Particularly if someone in your family is highly allergic to airborne allergens or has asthmatic trouble, contaminated air could be a … Continue reading Understanding Home Air Filtration and Why You Need It

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Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair | Dangers to Avoid

If you are a DIY enthusiast, you probably do most of the repairs around your home or office yourself. When it comes to do-it-yourself HVAC repair, though, there is a lot more technicality involved. The HVAC system is quite complex, with several sensitive parts that you would not want to damage. So, it is important to be cautious and know exactly what you are doing. We recommend leaving it to the professionals for best results. But if you insist on … Continue reading Dangers of Do-It-Yourself HVAC Repair: What to Look Out for

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How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but your HVAC system can affect your allergies and it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Classrooms

This past year has opened many eyes to the importance of indoor air quality in classrooms. Covid-19 has forced us all to change our habits and routines, and schools have had to adapt to new safety measures that improve air quality in classrooms. Our students deserve to feel safe and happy while they are at school, which is why we think school districts should prioritize indoor air quality in classrooms. Thankfully, there some simple steps schools can take to boost … Continue reading The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in Classrooms

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How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

Every company, from small businesses to large corporations should be focused on employee productivity and how to boost it. Productive employees often mean better profits and better products. Interestingly, studies have shown that workplace ventilation can have an impact on employee productivity. The environment that people are working in has a direct effect on their mindset and productivity and workplace ventilation plays an important role in this. Workplace ventilation has a tendency to be poor in large offices, which leads … Continue reading How Does Workplace Ventilation Impact Employee Productivity?

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HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

Carbon monoxide leaks are well known to be a deadly occurrence that can silently infiltrate a space. Most folks are aware of the life-threatening outcomes that are associated with carbon monoxide leaks. Business owners are responsible for the safety of their employees and their customers and should take all the necessary steps to prevent carbon monoxide leaks. Installing a carbon monoxide detector is a great, and necessary, first step towards protecting people and your business, but there are other measures … Continue reading HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

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Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

Over the past year, the pandemic has dominated headlines non-stop and most of us have had our lives affected in some way. As it is a virus that can be spread through the air, many folks are rightly concerned about the relationship between COVID-19 and HVAC systems. While there is still lots of research being done, there are some things we can tell you about how COVID-19 and HVAC systems interact. While we are not medical experts, we try our … Continue reading Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

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Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

Our homes are important places in our lives. We spend most of our time, especially right now, at home. It is important that home is a safe and healthy place for you and your family, which is why you should care about home indoor air quality. This is an issue that many folks do not concern themselves with, but the EPA lists home indoor air quality as a top priority. Irritants and toxins can find their way into your home’s … Continue reading Why You Should Be Investing in Your Home Indoor Air Quality

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Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

Here at Galmiche and Sons, we are big believers in using a whole house humidifier with your HVAC system during the winter, but is there such thing as too much humidity? The answer is yes! Surprisingly, too much humidity in your home can have an adverse effect on your health. During the dry and cold winter months, most people are trying to add humidity to their indoor air. But it is important to find the right balance and avoid bringing … Continue reading Is Too Much Humidity Bad for Your Health?

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