4 Key Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Check Up

Seasons in St. Louis can change quickly. When fall arrives, we find the temperatures can suddenly drop, brining much colder nights. At this time, our furnaces will need to kick in to keep our homes and families warm. It is for this reason we have to ask ourselves, “Is my furnace ready?” If the answer to that question is a “No” or even an “I don’t know”, it is important to schedule a furnace check up. In the greater St. … Continue reading 4 Key Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Check Up

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Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Indoor Air Quality in Schools | St. Louis HVAC Tips

A resting adult takes somewhere between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. Pre-school and school age children take many more breaths, while infants have been shown to take nearly twice as many breaths as an adult. These kinds of figures make the indoor air quality in schools significantly more important to consider. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that almost 75 million Americans live, work, or go to school in an environment where the air is unhealthy. The EPA … Continue reading Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

Indoor Air Quality & Academic Performance

Considering how often children are unknowingly exposed to inferior indoor air quality in schools, it is important to consider its potential effects on their academic performance. With several factors impacting indoor air quality, there are different environmental irritants to consider, many of which may worsen at various times of the year. Some potentially problematic areas in schools include: Leaky roofs – Over time, leaks can cause mold to form, releasing mold spores into the air and throughout the school. Cleaning … Continue reading How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

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Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings

Many businesses in St. Louis have experienced growth over the years, and their office spaces have expanded to keep up. With bustling companies comes the necessity for high indoor air quality in office buildings, as poor air quality at work affects employee productivity and overall health. While many business owners and office managers think that having a high-performance HVAC system is enough to provide decent air quality in the office, it must be considered that many other factors affect air … Continue reading Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings

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Selecting the Right Air Filter for Allergies

Over the years, Galmiche & Sons has performed many routine maintenance cleanings on HVAC systems around the St. Louis area. While professional HVAC system maintenance and cleaning is an important step to reduce allergens in the home, it is not an all-encompassing way to sufficiently eliminate allergens in the home. For those who are especially sensitive to allergens, selecting an air filter for allergies can help remove even the smallest particles from the air, helping your family to breathe easier … Continue reading Selecting the Right Air Filter for Allergies

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Supplemental Heating: Cut Energy Costs in the Fall and Winter

Supplemental Heating | St. Louis HVAC Tips

While it is easily our first instinct to crank up the heater during the oncoming frigid months in St. Louis, this can mean alarmingly high energy bills. Supplemental heating may be the solution to your comfort this fall and winter without breaking the bank. Supplemental heating is the process of using additional heat sources (rather than just your main furnace) to heat individual rooms or spaces in your home. By only heating the room you are currently occupying, you can … Continue reading Supplemental Heating: Cut Energy Costs in the Fall and Winter

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What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality

Poor Indoor Air Quality | St. Louis HVAC Tips

The chance that poor indoor air quality is affecting you and your loved ones may be greater than you think. It may be a surprising fact to you that factors causing poor air quality have been proven to be more prevalent indoors. At a rate of 2 to 5 times greater in your home compared to outdoors, poor indoor air quality is not a worry to be taken lightly. Mold, pet dander, and pollen can all combine with volatile organic … Continue reading What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality

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Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

Best Carbon Monoxide Detector | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Accidental death due to carbon monoxide poisoning causes approximately 400 deaths per year in the United States. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, essentially making it impossible for human beings to detect. When it comes to choosing the best carbon monoxide detector for your home, there are several things to consider. This includes price, features, and functionality. Our guide below can help you find the best carbon monoxide detector to protect your family. For more help protecting your family and … Continue reading Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

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Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

In the looming cold months ahead, it is especially important to pay extra attention to any factor that may lead to bad indoor air quality in your home. We tend to spend more time indoors and often keep our doors and windows tightly closed when the temperature outside drops. While your family’s comfort and warmth should always be a priority, stagnant indoor air can cause bad indoor air quality to become more prevalent. 8 Bad Indoor Air Quality Symptoms Learning … Continue reading Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

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Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing and with the crisp air of fall comes time for the annual fall maintenance routine around your home. While you should always schedule an appointment with your St. Louis heating and cooling specialists, there are some easy DIY actions you can perform today to ensure your furnace is functioning properly. Take Action! 6 Fall Maintenance Steps You Can Do Yourself Replace your air filter – While this may seem common … Continue reading Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

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