How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

While we may think about temperature a lot as a matter of comfort and happiness, we do not often consider indoor humidity and temperature as a matter of health. That fact is, however, that these environmental factors can greatly impact health and indoor air quality. Not only are some people affected directly by indoor humidity and temperature, but it can be a factor in other health risks developing as well. So read on to learn how to control indoor air … Continue reading How Can Indoor Humidity and Temperature Affect Your Health?

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Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

Most of us associate allergies and the problems they bring with the outdoors. But allergies can be a big problem inside as well. Thankfully, cleaning, inspecting, and updating your HVAC system can help alleviate allergies. Galmiche and Sons has the experience and the expertise to help you solve any of your HVAC issues. Read on or get in touch with the heating & air conditioning technicians at Galmiche & Sons today at (314)-993-1110 to learn more. With over 50 years’ … Continue reading Can your HVAC System Help Alleviate Allergies?

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Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

Humidification is a very important part of a healthy and comfortable home, especially in the winter. Most of us are familiar with the warm, humid days of St. Louis during the summer, but did you know that humidification is also vital in the winter? As you heat your home, the air inside becomes dry. This is made worse by the fact that air during winter is cold and very dry. Low humidification in your home can cause all sorts of … Continue reading Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

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Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Home Humidification Systems: What You Need to Know

One aspect of winter that has a big impact on people is the cold, dry air it brings. Dry skin and sore throats are some of the issues associated with cold and dry air in your home. Additionally, running the heat all the time contributes to even lower humidity. Thankfully, home humidification systems are available to combat this problem. Home humidification systems allow you to control the air moisture inside your home, giving you optimal comfort throughout the winter. But … Continue reading Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

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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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What You Should Know About Whole House Humidifiers

Whole House Humidifiers | What You Should Know

Humidifiers are a great way to improve the indoor air quality in your home. While most folks are familiar with the portable humidifiers used in bedrooms, many people are uninformed about whole house humidifiers. Having low humidity in your home can cause health problems such as sore throats and sinus infections. Luckily, whole house humidifiers work incredibly well and can greatly improve your home’s indoor air quality and boost family health. Whole house humidifiers work, in a variety of ways, … Continue reading What You Should Know About Whole House Humidifiers

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What is the Best Home Humidity Level for Winter?

When the cold winter months roll in, one of the first things you notice is that the air gets drier. During these months, it is important that you know the best home humidity level for your house. Generally speaking, the best home humidity level is somewhere between 30-40%. Finding the right humidity is vital for your home and family’s health and comfort. While 30-40% is known as the best home humidity level, it is important that you understand why. Having … Continue reading What is the Best Home Humidity Level for Winter?

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Why You Should Be Using Indoor Air Quality Systems in Your Home

Given our current global situation, it has never been more important to ensure your home is clean. This goes for the air as well as all the surfaces. Good air quality is a vital part of a healthly home and indoor air quality systems work to achieve that. IAQ systems are a fantastic way for homeowners to ensure that their indoor environment is free of airborne toxins and pollutants. Indoor air quality systems work in conjunction with your HVAC system … Continue reading Why You Should Be Using Indoor Air Quality Systems in Your Home

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Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

HVAC systems should work to make your home a healthier place for you and your family, which is why it is important to understand some indoor air quality basics. Having a home that is free of pollutants and toxins is a major priority for homeowners and Galmiche & Sons prioritizes customer health. Knowing your way around indoor air quality basics is a great way to ensure you are getting the clean air you deserve. If you or anyone in your … Continue reading Understanding Indoor Air Quality Basics

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Whole Home Humidifier FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Humidifiers

Many people have, or are thinking about getting, a whole home humidifier to compliment their HVAC system. Humidifiers are great for helping to relieve problems associate with dry, cold are such as colds and dry skin. A whole home humidifier can be a game changer for the winter months. Like many aspects of HVAC, finding the right whole home humidifier can be a little confusing, as there are many options available on the market. Galmiche & Sons is here to … Continue reading Whole Home Humidifier FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Humidifiers

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