What is the Best HVAC for Two Story Home?

With many St. Louisans living in houses with more than one level, it is important that you find the best HVAC for your two story home. Whether this is a zoned system or simply two separate systems, each have their pluses and minuses. When it comes to determining HVAC for two story home, there are several factors to consider to get the best results. At Galmiche & Sons, we are here to help our customers get the best deal possible … Continue reading What is the Best HVAC for Two Story Home?

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How to Clean HVAC Vents and Ducts

HVAC systems are a sizeable investment for most homeowners, and it is always good to take care of your home’s equipment. Knowing how to clean HVAC vents and ducts is a great way to help protect your investment and extend the life of your system. Simply cleaning an air duct or a vent helps to improve your airflow efficiency. We think it is good practice for all of our customers to know how to clean HVAC vents. At Galmiche & … Continue reading How to Clean HVAC Vents and Ducts

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Can Your Heater Produce Too Much Heat in the Winter?

When it is freezing cold outside, thinking about your heater producing too much heat seems like a crazy thought. We all like to be nice and toasty, how can there be such a thing as too much heat? The truth is your furnace may be generating too much heat for your home, causing issues such as stuffiness, excessive sweating, and wasted energy. Another major drawback of your heater producing too much heat is system wear and tear. Your heater could … Continue reading Can Your Heater Produce Too Much Heat in the Winter?

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Sunroom Heating Alternatives for Cold Winter Days

A sunroom is a great way to enjoy your natural surroundings during winter, but they can often be cold. Sunrooms don’t hold heat well, so finding viable sunroom heating alternatives is helpful. The large number of windows in your sunroom leaches out heat. While sunlight can help to warm these rooms, sunroom heating can make a big difference. Luckily, here at Galmiche and Sons, we have a wealth of experience in providing our customers with sunroom heating options that provide … Continue reading Sunroom Heating Alternatives for Cold Winter Days

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Indoor Heaters Can Be Risky for Your Health and Your Budget

Across America, many folks still use indoor heaters to keep warm through the winter months. Most people don’t realize that these indoor heaters can often be dangerous. Fires, burns, and sky-high energy bills are just a few of the drawbacks associated with indoor heaters. Everyone should be able to be warm and comfortable in their home, while also being safe from risk, which is why we advise using extra caution when using indoor heaters. In many cases, the potential dangers … Continue reading Indoor Heaters Can Be Risky for Your Health and Your Budget

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How to Achieve Balance Between Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference

Maintaining a comfortable in-home temperature requires finding the right indoor and outdoor temperature balance. This is an often-overlooked area of heating and cooling, but it does play a significant role in reducing your energy costs. Homeowners should be able to achieve a good balance between indoor and outdoor temperature difference with just a few easy steps. This is especially important as the temperatures drop, and the St. Louis winter continues. When you have the right balance between indoor and outdoor … Continue reading How to Achieve Balance Between Indoor and Outdoor Temperature Difference

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Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

Having to endure a cold house in winter is not something that anyone wants to deal with. When the temperatures are dropping outside and it is still chilly inside, it can be pretty frustrating. If you are experiencing a cold house in winter, there are some simple steps you can take to make your house warmer. A cold house in winter is not only uncomfortable, but it can also be dangerous for things like water pipes. Many of our tips … Continue reading Tired of Having a Cold House in Winter? Check Out Our Tips to Keep Your Home Warmer

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Understand Heating Systems with Our Home Heating & Furnace FAQs

Modern home heating systems are complex pieces of equipment that most of us take for granted. At Galmiche and Sons, we think it is good for customers to be in the know, which is why we are sharing some of our most common heating and furnace FAQs. We have been in the HVAC business since 1950, proudly serving the greater St. Louis area homes and business, which means we have fielded all kinds of heating and furnace FAQs from our … Continue reading Understand Heating Systems with Our Home Heating & Furnace FAQs

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6 Steps to Choose the Best Furnace

A furnace is a crucial part of any household, especially during the chilly St. Louis winters. But do you have the best furnace for your house? If you are thinking of upgrading your heating system, it is important that you know how to find the best furnace for your needs. There are some easy steps you can take to help you determine what the best furnace for you will look like. Things such as natural gas or electric fuel sources … Continue reading 6 Steps to Choose the Best Furnace

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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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