How the Right Thermostat Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Improve Energy Efficiency with New Thermostat

As your main way of controlling your HVAC system, your thermostat plays a huge role in home energy efficiency. In fact, a more effective thermostat can improve the energy efficiency of your home quite a bit. One reason to consider a new thermostat as a way to improve energy efficiency is that there is a lot of new technology out there right now for programmable and smart thermostats. These new thermostat models come with lots of programming options to help … Continue reading How the Right Thermostat Can Improve Energy Efficiency

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End of the Season Furnace Repairs You Can’t Afford to Skip

When winter is over and the heating season is done, it can be easy to just turn off the heat, shut it all down, and forget about it until next year. However, this can be bad for the long term health of your heating system. In order to avoid excessive furnace repairs, you should make sure to assess your heating system at the end of the winter. After all, you will be preventing a very bad day in the future … Continue reading End of the Season Furnace Repairs You Can’t Afford to Skip

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Furnace Troubleshooting: What To Do if Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air

If your furnace is blowing cold air, there are a few different issues that could be responsible. Furnaces rely on many closely interlinked components. That means that furnace issues, such as a furnace blowing cold air, can be difficult to diagnose. If you are not able to figure out why your furnace is blowing cold air, call you HVAC service team for help. Some furnace issues can be dealt with at home, but an important part of furnace safety is … Continue reading Furnace Troubleshooting: What To Do if Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air

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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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Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a New Thermostat

Good sleep is an incredibly important aspect of health, not to mention happiness. Tossing and turning all night is never fun, and old thermostats can be part of the problem. How can a new thermostat help you sleep? By keeping you cool at night. Even when it is cold outside, the human body prefers a colder temperature for sleeping than during waking hours. So, while your heat may feel great during the day, if your thermostat settings stay the same … Continue reading Get a Better Night’s Sleep with a New Thermostat

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Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

Your furnace provides a great deal of value to you and your family. Keeping your home heated through the winter, your furnace is one of the most important investments in home comfort you can make. This is why it is important to make sure your furnace is working correctly and to stay on top of furnace maintenance and furnace safety. You want your furnace to remain a source of comfort rather than becoming a potential risk. One way to keep … Continue reading Furnace Safety Checklist: A Guide to Keep Your Furnace Safe This Winter

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A Step By Step Guide to Changing Your Air Filter

Changing your air filter is something that should be done in any home with disposable air filters at least every six months. Still, many people do not change filters even that often. What do you have to gain by changing your air filter regularly? A lot. Changing your air filter more often can help your HVAC system run smoothly, prevent wear and tear, and it can even reduce indoor air pollution. Thankfully, changing your air filter is easy. You can … Continue reading A Step By Step Guide to Changing Your Air Filter

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What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

If it looks like it is time to buy a new furnace, the first question you are probably asking is “how much will this cost?” The fact is, it depends. Learning more about your home’s heating needs, types of furnaces, and what to look out for in a good furnace can help. Not only will this knowledge help you save money on your new furnace, but understanding the differences between various types of furnaces can help you care for your … Continue reading What are the Different Types of Furnaces?

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HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

The heating season can be tough on your HVAC system. Even a mild winter can bring new problems to light, especially if your furnace or HVAC unit is older. Thankfully, you can get out ahead of common winter HVAC problems through proper HVAC system maintenance. There is a lot that you can do to keep your heating & air conditioning working well year-round, but regular HVAC system maintenance checks with your service team are important too. DIY HVAC System Maintenance … Continue reading HVAC System Maintenance Tips for the Heating Season

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How to Tell If You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

When it comes to furnace safety and repair, one of the biggest ways to keep you and your family safe and comfortable is to know the warning signs of breakdown. Being able to tell when it is time to call for emergency furnace repair can help you avoid fires, electrical damage, and all of the hassles that come with breakdowns. If you notice any of these issues, you should contact your heating & air conditioning service team at Galmiche & … Continue reading How to Tell If You Need Emergency Furnace Repair

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