Landscaping Tips for HVAC Efficiency

Changes to your yard and landscaping can have a big impact on energy efficiency both inside and outside the home. Most people know that landscaping choices can affect your water use, but did you know that a few strategic landscaping choices can improve your HVAC efficiency as well? There are a few ways to improve your HVAC efficiency with changes to your yard, and you will be surprised how much of a difference they can make. In fact, neighborhoods with … Continue reading Landscaping Tips for HVAC Efficiency

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Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

Keeping your air conditioner in good working order requires regular maintenance and care. So if you are asking these kinds of questions about the kind of care your HVAC system needs, you are already in the right mindset. There is a lot you can do to keep your air conditioner running efficiently and protected from the elements, but thankfully, protection from rain is rarely an issue. One reason that many assume rain can be a problem, is that your air … Continue reading Does Rain Affect Your Air Conditioner? What You Need to Know

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Change Your Air Filter: One Step to Breathing Easier with Allergies

Change Your Air Filter for Allergy Prevention

If you suffer from airborne allergens, like mold, dust, and pollen, one way to improve your allergies easily is to make sure you replace the air filters in your HVAC system often enough. In fact, if you are really feeling the allergies, it is a good idea to go ahead and replace the filter right away. It is an easy process that you can do yourself, or have done by your local HVAC professional. For those with severe allergies, it … Continue reading Change Your Air Filter: One Step to Breathing Easier with Allergies

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HVAC Tips for Keeping Seasonal Allergies at Bay

Seasonal allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States on average. If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, you may be delighted to know that we have compiled this list of dos and don’ts to keep your family comfortable and breathing better throughout spring, where the blooming flowers and trees look beautiful, but wreak havoc on our sinuses! If you are in need of heating & air conditioning services in the St. Louis area or to learn … Continue reading HVAC Tips for Keeping Seasonal Allergies at Bay

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Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

For our St. Louis summer months, the humidity and airflow of a home can change from day to day. Not only does this change affect your home and family, but it can also have an effect on your HVAC system. Improper airflow can lead to major problems for the HVAC system, causing an overheating and overworked HVAC system – leading to big losses in efficiency. However, by following our simple tips on improving airflow in your home – your HVAC … Continue reading Simple Tips to Improve Airflow in Your Home

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Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

With recent concerns of indoor and outdoor air pollution growing, we know you want the best for your family. One way to help is through implementing the best air filtration system for your family’s needs! At Galmiche & Sons, we know that using draft-excluders and sealing windows might keep energy costs down, but sealing your home so tightly can mean trapping indoor air pollution in. Therefore, we recommend controlling indoor air problems by having the best air filtration system running … Continue reading Tips to Buy the Best Air Filtration System

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What are the Advantages of a Smart Thermostat?

Technology moves in rapid paces, and your home should not be the one left behind. At Galmiche & Sons, we encourage our home and business customers to consider installing a smart thermostat when it makes sense for them. The process takes less than an hour for installation, and could save you a lot of money on otherwise wasted energy costs in the long run. To learn more, check out our list of advantages of a smart thermostat below, and you … Continue reading What are the Advantages of a Smart Thermostat?

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It’s Time to Schedule Spring HVAC Maintenance

With the budding trees, gentle spring breeze and longer days, it is easy to want to put aside the responsibilities that come with running a house. Do not fall into the trap! There are some important spring maintenance steps that you should take now to make sure your home is ready for the spring season. This includes scheduling your spring HVAC maintenance appointment soon, so you can be assured that your system is in good working order for the hot … Continue reading It’s Time to Schedule Spring HVAC Maintenance

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In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: HVAC Maintenance Tips for March Weather

In St. Louis, we’re used to strong weather changes every season, and March is no exception. On the cusp of winter and spring, this month can give everything from chilly snow and ice to thundering rainstorms, which is why it is important to keep your HVAC in optimal condition. Follow our easy to use HVAC maintenance tips and you’ll reach April with a healthy HVAC system and outlook for the oncoming summer! If you notice anything amiss with your heating … Continue reading In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb: HVAC Maintenance Tips for March Weather

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Our Most Common HVAC Questions from Homeowners

Providing HVAC services in the St. Louis area since 1950, Galmiche & Sons has fielded almost every question you can think of regarding HVAC systems. We have compiled a list of the most common HVAC questions for you to look through. These can help you to learn more about HVAC systems before you purchase, install, get repairs for, or look into getting a replacement HVAC system. If you have a common HVAC question that is not answered below or another … Continue reading Our Most Common HVAC Questions from Homeowners

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