A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

As Autumn rolls in and the days start to cool many of us will be turning on our heaters for the first time in months. A pre-winter furnace checklist is a great way to make sure that you furnace is ready for action. Making a furnace checklist to go over as the winter comes is an easy and very helpful task that usually does a great deal of good for furnaces. A furnace checklist will help you make sure that … Continue reading A Pre-Winter Furnace Checklist: Preparing Your HVAC for the Cold

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5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

As the leaves change and winter creeps back into the world, many of us will be getting our first heating bills of the season. Furnaces account for the largest part of energy costs, which means that homeowners are always looking to save on their heating bills. Most people try to be energy conscious at home, but there are some common mistakes that can cost you big on your heating bills. At Galmiche & Sons, we are big fans of educating … Continue reading 5 Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You Big on Heating Bills

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Taking the Right Steps to Avoid Needing HVAC Repair

Preventative maintenance is a key part of avoiding costly HVAC repair. Most people want to keep their HVAC system at optimum functionality, without the need for HVAC repair. If your system is not properly taken care of, it is likely that you will need some form of HVAC repair, most of which is quite costly. Thankfully, there are few steps you can take to ensure that your heating and cooling system stays at peak performance. Do you need HVAC repair … Continue reading Taking the Right Steps to Avoid Needing HVAC Repair

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A Guide to 6 Common Residential Air Conditioning Repairs

Residential air conditioning repairs are somewhat of an inevitability for most homeowners. Throughout the years of normal usage of your HVAC system, it is common to undergo residential air conditioning repairs. It is important to remember that for most of these repairs, you should contact a reliable HVAC contractor, as it can be dangerous to attempt residential air conditioning repairs yourself. Galmiche and Sons has been servicing residential AC units in the greater St. Louis area for over 50 years … Continue reading A Guide to 6 Common Residential Air Conditioning Repairs

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HVAC Best Practices: Minimize Wear and Tear on Your System

An HVAC system is a significant investment in your home. It is important that you exercise some HVAC best practices in order to ensure that your system is in top condition year-round. By following some of our HVAC best practices, you will be taking steps to reduce the wear and tear on your system and prolong system life and performance. This handy list of HVAC best practices contains straightforward solutions to protect your investment. If have any questions or need … Continue reading HVAC Best Practices: Minimize Wear and Tear on Your System

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Tips to Hide an HVAC Unit

While heating and cooling is an essential aspect of your home, an HVAC system is not the most eye-catching feature in a yard. Many people often hide an HVAC unit to fit with the desired aesthetic of their home. A bulky metal unit on the side of your house or in your backyard is often reason enough to try and hide an HVAC unit. At Galmiche & Sons, we encourage people to make their homes the way they want them. … Continue reading Tips to Hide an HVAC Unit

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Common HVAC Bad Habits & How to Avoid Them

An HVAC system is one of the most important aspects of a home. It is essential for not only comfort but also air quality. Therefore, it is important to take care of your system and avoid any HVAC bad habits. Most of us are guilty of HVAC bad habits in one way or another. HVAC bad habits can affect everything from temperature and energy bills to personal health. As a leading St. Louis HVAC company, we like to keep our … Continue reading Common HVAC Bad Habits & How to Avoid Them

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Tips to Cool Your Garage This Summer

Most homes in the United States have a garage to keep their cars safe from adverse weather. But more and more, garages are being turned into living spaces such as man caves, home gyms, and workshops. If you use your garage in such a way, it can get really hot in the summer, and you may be wondering how you can cool your garage. Taking steps to cool your garage will help increase comfort and help you maximize your use … Continue reading Tips to Cool Your Garage This Summer

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Important HVAC Tips for Pet Owners

Most households in the United States have some sort of pet. Whether it is a Great Dane or Vietnamese Pot-Belly pig, pets are part of the family. As pet owners, we love our little furry buddies, but sometimes they can bring added challenges to your HVAC system. Things like fur and pet dander can often impact your indoor air quality, especially if left unchecked. Thankfully, there are some handy HVAC tips that can help make sure your HVAC system is … Continue reading Important HVAC Tips for Pet Owners

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How to Fix Uneven Cooling in Your House

As the weather starts to warm up, many home and business owners turn their thoughts to air conditioning. During the course of the summer months, many people will deal with uneven cooling in their house. Whether it is hot spots throughout your home or having a first floor that is colder than your second, uneven cooling in the house can make for an uncomfortable summer. Thankfully, there are a few simple and affordable steps you can take to mitigate uneven … Continue reading How to Fix Uneven Cooling in Your House

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