Six Ways to Boost Your Office Building Energy Efficiency

As a business owner or facility manager, part of your job is to keep operating costs at a minimum to maintain profitability and improve your company’s bottom line. One way to keep your costs down is to improve your energy efficiency in the workplace. This means improving building energy efficiency as a whole through the installation of more efficient lighting and HVAC systems as well as computers and equipment. Here are 6 Tips to Get You Started When it Comes … Continue reading Six Ways to Boost Your Office Building Energy Efficiency

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How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

Air Purifiers for Allergies | St. Louis HVAC Tips

If you have an allergy, the most important thing to do to prevent an attack is to avoid being exposed to the allergen. If airborne pollutants are the reason behind your allergies, then you need to invest in a great air purifier for allergies. This, along with your HVAC system, can help remove allergens from the air and help ensure clean and safe indoor air for you and your family. For more help ensuring clean and pure air in your … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Air Purifiers for Allergies

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Benefits of Fans in Summer in St. Louis

Using fans in the summertime are an inexpensive but effective way of cooling your home. Whether or not fans are used alone or in conjunction with your air conditioning, there are many benefits of fans when it comes to your St. Louis home. From ceiling fans to standing tower fans, here are some of the many benefits of fans that you can enjoy: Improves Indoor Comfort – Homes that have been tightly constructed can result in stale, stuffy air indoors. … Continue reading Benefits of Fans in Summer in St. Louis

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7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, most people are out enjoying the warm weather while it lasts. While this can be fun, homeowners around St. Louis should keep their guards up because this type of weather can also trigger summer allergens that may cause an allergic reaction or an asthma attack to people exposed to them. Here are the most common summer allergens around St. Louis in the summer, and what you can do to eradicate … Continue reading 7 Summer Allergens to Watch Out for in St. Louis

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Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

Have you noticed that your HVAC system has not been cooling or heating up a room as efficiently as before? Or maybe you have noticed that your utility bills have been astronomically high lately. If your air conditioner or heater is fairly new, the next thing to look into is sealing air leaks in your home. To learn more about finding and sealing air leaks in your St. Louis home, please consult the experts at Galmiche & Sons. Our heating … Continue reading Sealing Air Leaks in Your Home

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Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

During the hot summer months, the humidity levels inside your home can go through the roof, which can cause not only a lot of personal discomfort but also pose a health risk and potential damage to your household. A home with high humidity levels is the perfect breeding ground for mold spores, mildew, and dust mites to form. A hot and humid environment can also cause breathing difficulties, allergy attacks, and a compromised immune system. Incorrect humidity levels can lead … Continue reading Humidity Levels 101: What is the Best Humidity Level for Your Home

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How Do Dehumidifiers Work?

During summer, it is not only the heat you have to be concerned about. Relative humidity also plays an important role in determining just how hot the air feels. Hot air can hold a lot of moisture, which greatly impacts the humidity level of a home. If the humidity level goes above 55%, you may want to consider investing in a dehumidifier to protect your home and protect the health of your loved ones. But, how does a humidifier work? … Continue reading How Do Dehumidifiers Work?

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Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Air Conditioner Leaking Water | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Have you been noticing a lot of water collecting under or around your air conditioning unit? To understand why your air conditioner is leaking, you first need to know how an air conditioner works. It is fairly straightforward: your air conditioner unit has an evaporator coil which cools down the air, causing condensation to form. This condensation drips down into a drain pan and goes into a drain line that leads outside the house. Top 5 Most Common Air Conditioner … Continue reading Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

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3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

After spending the cooler months cooped up indoors, it can be great to spend a lot more time outdoors when summer arrives. You might look forward to grilling steaks in your backyard or spending more time sunbathing at the beach or a nearby St. Louis pool. Unfortunately, it is also fairly common for the summer season to lead to problems with allergies, asthma, and the like. While there is not much you can do about air quality outdoors, here are … Continue reading 3 Key Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer

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Indoor Vs. Outdoor Air Quality in St. Louis Summers

Indoor & Outdoor Air Quality | St. Louis HVAC

During the summer season, many people enjoy being out and about. Unfortunately, declining air quality is leading to more days where people might find themselves feeling shortness of breath, experiencing wheezing, or worse. When the air outside is problematic, people retreat back into their homes to take advantage of their HVAC system’s air filtration. This is why it is important to make sure that your St. Louis home’s HVAC system is in good shape. Otherwise, you might still experience breathing … Continue reading Indoor Vs. Outdoor Air Quality in St. Louis Summers

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