Five Steps to Better Indoor Air Quality

Better indoor air quality is something that all homeowners should strive for as it directly affects your health. In fact, indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air, a fact many homeowners are surprised to learn. Pollutants and allergens get into your home and reduce air quality, which can lead to health problems and irritation. Luckily, there are steps you can take to achieve improved indoor air quality. At Galmiche & Sons, we believe that all our customers deserve … Continue reading Five Steps to Better Indoor Air Quality

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How to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

Increase Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

The main aspects that homeowners consider when they think about HVAC usually include indoor air quality, comfort, and costs. However, many people do not realize that indoor air quality systems and products like humidifiers and air filters can not only boost in home comfort, but they can also help save you money. Solutions for indoor air quality can help to make your home more energy efficient. Combining air quality and energy efficiency is a win-win for homeowners. Here at Galmiche … Continue reading How to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with Indoor Air Quality Systems

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What is the Ideal Home Humidity Level?

Humidity can have a huge impact on the function and efficiency of your home’s HVAC system as well as your comfort. In fact, humidity can lead to a whole host of HVAC problems if not kept in check, and it can also make your home more susceptible to HVAC invaders like mold and mildew. For these reasons, it is important to get an idea of what your ideal home humidity is at different points in the year, and how you … Continue reading What is the Ideal Home Humidity Level?

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Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

No matter how clean you keep your house, there are always some air pollutants lurking around. These pollutants affect the quality of your indoor air and if not dealt with, they can cause serious health problems to you and your family. It is important to be familiar with the common causes of indoor air pollution so as to know how to go about resolving them. In this article, we highlight some of these causes and what you can do to … Continue reading Common Causes of Indoor Air Pollution and What to Do About Them

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Humidifier FAQs: What You Need to Know About Home Humidity

For the ultimate comfort and health, it is important to ensure that home humidity levels are well regulated. For this, most experts recommend using a whole house humidifier to keep the humidity levels in check. Yet, when it comes to home humidity, there are certain questions that are still frequently asked. Have a look and get to know some facts about your home humidity and humidifiers in general. In the meantime, if you are experiencing any problems with your HVAC … Continue reading Humidifier FAQs: What You Need to Know About Home Humidity

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How and When to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

How to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

Whole house humidifiers are an important part of the HVAC system of any house, especially in the winter. These appliances use a humidifier water panel to add moisture to the air as it cycles through the system. Most homeowners do not know much about the humidifier water panel. This article will highlight all the important aspects of a humidifier water panel including how and when to change it. In the meantime, if you are in need of an HVAC company … Continue reading How and When to Change Your Humidifier Water Panel

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Effects of Dry Air on Your Health & What To Do About It

During winter, most families tend to spend the days indoors to escape the extreme temperatures outside. However, unknown to them, spending so much time inside with all the windows and doors closed can lead to dry air. Often, people will get sick during the winter and this is just one of the effects of dry air in the house. So, what are some of the other effects of dry air and what can you do about it? Read on to … Continue reading Effects of Dry Air on Your Health & What To Do About It

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Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

Everyone needs fresh air to stay healthy and happy at home. While we often assume that air pollution is a problem that only affects the outdoors, indoor air quality is a significant risk for many homes. In fact, in a lot of places, indoor air quality is actually a lot worse than what is outside. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to keep the air in your home clear and healthy. Whether it is an addition to your … Continue reading Indoor Air Quality Safety: How IAQ Affects Your Health

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How Do HVAC Humidifiers Work?

Whenever you are indoors in your own home, it is important to be comfortable. Other than temperature, the level of humidity in your house can be a cause of discomfort. Too much or too little humidity, can have adverse effects, including an increase in your energy bills. HVAC humidifiers help control the amount of moisture in the air inside your house. If you don’t know much about the HVAC system in your house, you probably don’t know what HVAC humidifiers … Continue reading How Do HVAC Humidifiers Work?

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Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

Home is where we go to relax and unwind after a long day at work. It is the place where we celebrate our family milestones, holidays, and important dates. Home should be a haven, and because of that it is important to make sure you and your family are able to fully enjoy all facets of home comfort. One of the major factors of home comfort is your home’s capacity to control the temperature and maintain a desirable climate inside. … Continue reading Understanding Factors that Affect “Home Comfort”

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