What Does an HVAC Air Purifier Actually Do?

Indoor air pollution is an often-overlooked health risk in many American homes and businesses. While there is a lot you can do with even the standard HVAC set up to reduce indoor air pollution, an HVAC air purifier can help too. There are a few different kinds of air purifiers out there, and different HVAC systems work better with different approaches. Learning more about HVAC air purifiers and how they work is a great place to start. You can also … Continue reading What Does an HVAC Air Purifier Actually Do?

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Recognizing Common Asthma Attack Triggers in Your HVAC System

If you or someone you love is living with asthma, it can be hard to keep track of all the different asthma attack triggers to look out for. To make it worse, every person experiences somewhat different asthma attack triggers. So what might work for one person’s asthma may not be as effective on everyone else. Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to make your HVAC system safe for asthma by understanding the common asthma attack triggers that … Continue reading Recognizing Common Asthma Attack Triggers in Your HVAC System

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Heating Tips for Keeping Your Pets Comfortable

When considering your family’s comfort and your HVAC system, you also probably want to think about your pets. After all, the heating and air conditioning in your house will affect your pets as well. However, similar to humans, pets can have a variety of HVAC needs based on several different factors. It helps, therefore, to have some heating tips that ensure your pets remain comfortable whenever they are indoors, whether you are home or away. Keep reading for several useful … Continue reading Heating Tips for Keeping Your Pets Comfortable

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Types of Air Filters: An Overview

Understanding more about the types of air filters that are available for commercial and residential HVAC systems can help you keep your heating and air conditioning working well and can alleviate indoor air quality concerns. Especially for people living with asthma or other respiratory health issues, considering more advanced air filter types can help make breathing easier. Some types of air filters, for instance, are better able to remove particles from the air. Others can help keep your heating & … Continue reading Types of Air Filters: An Overview

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A Complete List of Air Purifier Benefits

There are a few different ways to improve the indoor air quality in your home, from replacing air filters more regularly to full HVAC cleanings. For the best air quality and home comfort though, an air purifier is best. Adding an air purifier benefits your home’s air quality in a few different ways, and air purifiers are relatively easy to install no matter what kind of HVAC system you have. Depending on your heating & air conditioning system, you will … Continue reading A Complete List of Air Purifier Benefits

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How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

Indoor air pollution can be a big problem for people with allergies or asthma. Even those without health issues can have respiratory problems if indoor air pollution gets bad enough. Dust, mites, pet dander, mold, and other pollutants can get trapped in your home, causing the air quality to go down. This is why air conditioners have air filters to keep your air clean, but those filters wear out and get dirty, so it is important to stay on top … Continue reading How to Combat Indoor Air Pollution in Summer

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Everyday Factors that Reduce Air Filter Efficiency

No matter what kind of environment you are living in, the filter on your air conditioner is going to take a lot of pressure. In terms of how well your air conditioner works, air filter efficiency often has a surprising impact on overall efficiency and function. You would be amazed how often we have found the real problem with a malfunctioning unit is just a dirty filter that needs replacing. Maintaining your unit while keeping an eye toward air filter … Continue reading Everyday Factors that Reduce Air Filter Efficiency

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Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

If you have a pet, then there are high chances that you have a pet door as well. Whether you know it or not, the pet door is affecting HVAC energy efficiency in your home. As a result, the heating and cooling costs in your home could be going higher than they normally should. You are probably wondering what the pet door has to do with the HVAC energy efficiency in your home. Read on to find out more. In … Continue reading Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

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Common Reasons for a Dirty HVAC Filter

A dirty HVAC filter can hinder the performance of your air conditioner. As most know, all homeowners should replace their dirty HVAC system filters on a regular schedule. However, if you notice when it is time for your scheduled replacement that the filter is completely covered with hair, dust, and other particles, you may wonder why it gets so dirty before the scheduled replacement and what can be done to solve the problem. Filters in your HVAC System are there … Continue reading Common Reasons for a Dirty HVAC Filter

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4 Common Indoor Allergens & How to Prevent Them

Millions of people suffer from indoor allergies. These allergies are due to various particles in the air that cause allergy symptoms such as runny nose, itchy throat, nose, or eyes, sneezing, and stuffiness. Allergens can also trigger asthma in people. Fortunately, air purifiers can help eliminate indoor allergens by filtering the air in your home through HEPA filters, trapping the particles, and then circulating the purified air in your home. At Galmiche & Sons, a St. Louis HVAC company, our … Continue reading 4 Common Indoor Allergens & How to Prevent Them

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