How to Plant Trees for HVAC Savings

Your HVAC system works hard, especially in the summer months, and anything you can do to lessen the load will not only help keep your system running longer, but it will also save you money on energy bills too. In fact, you can see a lot of HVAC savings through simple tweaks to your HVAC system and your home. One great way to realize HVAC savings all summer is to plant a few trees. Just by adding a couple of … Continue reading How to Plant Trees for HVAC Savings

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How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

Buying a new air conditioner can be an intimidating decision. Air conditioners are a big investment, and that is before you account for the installation cost, the time spent on deciding, and everything else that goes into getting a new air conditioner installed. Still, it can often be the right choice, and there a lot of ways in which a new unit can save you a lot of money in the long term. One way to determine if it is … Continue reading How a New Air Conditioner Can Save You Money

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Attic Insulation and Your Air Conditioner

If you are like most people, you probably do not know whether your home’s attic insulation is in proper order or not. It can be easy to overlook insulation especially if you are not in the middle of remodeling or buying a new home — after all, the attic insulation is tucked away from sight, and you barely know it is there unless there is a problem. There is, however, one good reason to take a more active approach to … Continue reading Attic Insulation and Your Air Conditioner

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Save on Cooling Bills with Our Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

Your air conditioner accounts for a big chunk of your utility bills in the summer, so even a small loss in efficiency can turn into big spending. There are a lot of things that might be causing a loss in efficiency too — from leaks in your system to dirty air filters. Sometimes it is obvious what the problem is, but sometimes you will just notice the higher bills or that your air conditioner does not seem to be cooling … Continue reading Save on Cooling Bills with Our Air Conditioner Maintenance Checklist

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6 Effects of High Humidity on Your Home that May Surprise You

The effects of high humidity in the summer can spell trouble for your HVAC system as well as the air quality in your home. Not only can humidity increase buildup and strain on air conditioner parts, but it can also promote the growth of mold and bacteria, which contribute heavily to indoor air pollution. In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, the heating & air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons can help you prepare your air conditioner for the … Continue reading 6 Effects of High Humidity on Your Home that May Surprise You

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R22 Refrigerant Phase Out: What It Means for Your Air Conditioner

After 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), together with many similar agencies internationally, determined that R22 refrigerant, commonly known as Freon, should be phased out. R22 refrigerant was previously the standard for air conditioners, but its use has since been greatly reduced. In fact, in 2010 there were 110 million pounds of R22 refrigerant in the US — by 2013 that was reduced to 39 million. Right now, the EPA plans to keep reducing this amount to 13 million pounds … Continue reading R22 Refrigerant Phase Out: What It Means for Your Air Conditioner

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Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

We often think about air quality as it applies to the air outside, but indoor air quality is an important factor in respiratory health as well. You might think that dust problems are reserved for the dry winter days, but dust can be a problem in the summer as well. In fact, if you continue to have dust problems into the summer, it may be that your HVAC system is to blame. If you notice a lot of dust in … Continue reading Dusty Home? Your HVAC System May Be to Blame

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5 Things to Know Before Adding Central Air Conditioning to Your Home

There are many advantages to central air conditioning, though the most obvious is its effectiveness at keeping your home cool. It is no small decision though. Central air conditioning is a big investment and can require a lot of work to install and maintain. That said, with the right HVAC service team, putting in central air can be a great investment that will keep you comfortable for years to come. In the greater St. Louis area, the heating & air … Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Adding Central Air Conditioning to Your Home

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A Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners

Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners in St. Louis

There are many reasons why you might be considering ductless air conditioners for your home or business. From restoring historic houses that cannot be re-done with ducts, to supplementing central air in a larger space, ductless air conditioners can be a powerful addition to your HVAC system. If you live somewhere that does not allow air conditioners with ducts, but you want to boost the cooling power in your space, ductless air conditioners are almost surely the way to go. … Continue reading A Guide to Ductless Air Conditioners

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Why is My Second Floor Too Hot?

There are a few different reasons why you might find your second floor too hot and many have to do with how well your HVAC system is functioning. Not only can checking on potential issues with your HVAC system keep your second floor from being too hot, but you might also uncover more serious problems than can be indicated by uneven heating and cooling. In fact, an unbalanced HVAC system can be a telltale sign of many serious HVAC issues. … Continue reading Why is My Second Floor Too Hot?

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