Top Tips for Hiring a St. Louis HVAC Technician

When shopping for a new air conditioner or furnace, it is easy to get caught up in researching the best equipment for your home. There are many positive features to new heating and cooling systems. But many homeowners overlook a critical piece of their HVAC system, the person who will install it. If you hire a bad installer, many of those great energy-saving features may not function to their best ability. Below, we discuss what to look for when it … Continue reading Top Tips for Hiring a St. Louis HVAC Technician

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Heating Tips to Heat Cold Rooms Quickly

With winter in full swing in St. Louis, there is nothing worse than coming home to a chilly home. Luckily, there are several ways to quickly heat up a cold room, so you can have a cozy home. Many of these heating tips are easy to implement and will not cost you a lot of money. At Galmiche & Sons, our goal is to help homeowners in the St. Louis area get the most out of their heating & air … Continue reading Heating Tips to Heat Cold Rooms Quickly

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Programmable Thermostat

Programmable Thermostat for Energy Efficiency

So, you are ready to upgrade your home with a programmable thermostat and enjoy the benefits of creating a comfortable and energy efficient home. There are some important things you need to know first. Many St. Louis homeowners find that even after they have upgraded their programmable thermostat, they are still not seeing a difference in their energy bill. Or worse, their electric bill might have even increased in price. By understanding some important common mistakes when buying a programmable … Continue reading 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Programmable Thermostat

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5 Common Reasons Your Furnace Might Not Be Keeping Your Home Warm

Are you constantly reaching for an extra blanket or another sweater while sitting on the couch? This might be a sign that your furnace might not be keeping your home warm and may point to larger issues with your heating and cooling system or your home. Galmiche & Sons has more than 60 years of furnace experience in the St. Louis area, offering comprehensive repair and solutions to common problems. We will be happy to help diagnose your home’s gas … Continue reading 5 Common Reasons Your Furnace Might Not Be Keeping Your Home Warm

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Furnace Filter Questions Answered

The filter in your home’s furnace is a vital part of your heating & cooling system. Yet with so many types and features on the market, there are many furnace filter questions that crop up for homeowners. No one wants to risk damaging their HVAC system, after all. Galmiche & Sons is a St. Louis based HVAC company with decades of furnace maintenance and repair experience under our belts, and we can answer any of your furnace filter questions. Our … Continue reading Furnace Filter Questions Answered

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Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

The flu season is upon us and the virus has swept across the United States this winter, with epidemic levels of illness. We all know the tried and true methods of staying healthy, from drinking extra orange juice to washing hands. However, many people do not consider how they can use their HVAC system to help prevent getting sick during this cold and flu season. From the office to at home, if you would like to learn more about how … Continue reading Improve Your Health with Your HVAC this Cold & Flu Season

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3 Important Facts You Need to Know About Your Electric Heat Pump

Homeowners are often surprised to discover their home is heated and cooled by an electric heat pump, instead of a traditional gas furnace and air conditioner. This is especially true in St. Louis, where our strong Midwest winters once made electric heat pump less likely to be effective. Luckily, the technology has improved in leaps and bounds, and many newly built homes now feature energy efficient heat pumps. With many homeowners in St. Louis encountering homes with electric heat pumps … Continue reading 3 Important Facts You Need to Know About Your Electric Heat Pump

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3 Steps to Choosing the Best Programmable Thermostat

With today’s advanced technology, a manual thermostat is more than just a piece of outdated technology. It could be costing you a lot of money on your electric bill. After all, your thermostat is the control center for your home’s heating and cooling needs. The best programmable thermostat will excel at adjusting to your needs when it comes to scheduling, comfort, and climate. So, shouldn’t your thermostat be doing the heavy lifting of helping you save energy? But which programmable … Continue reading 3 Steps to Choosing the Best Programmable Thermostat

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Scheduling an Annual Furnace Tune Up: Important Things You Need to Know

Much like your car, your home’s furnace needs an annual tune up. Furnaces are often out of sight and out of mind, but if you avoid scheduling a furnace tune up for too long, it can have long term consequences for your heating and cooling system. Not to mention, your ability to have a cozy home in the winter. Our team at Galmiche & Sons strives to make sure our St. Louis area customers are informed and confident in maintaining … Continue reading Scheduling an Annual Furnace Tune Up: Important Things You Need to Know

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No-Cost Tips to Stay Warm This Winter

St. Louis winters can get very cold and it can seem like a never-ending battle to find effective tips to stay warm that do not involve turning up the thermostat. But, our tips to stay warm are a sure-fire way to keep you toasty and comfy all winter long while keeping your furnace from expending more energy. Read our tips to stay warm below. For more help keeping warm and keeping your furnace running efficiently or if you have any … Continue reading No-Cost Tips to Stay Warm This Winter

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