How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

Air conditioner replacement can be a big investment, and some will put it off again and again, trying to use repairs to avoid the inevitable. Eventually though, your air conditioner will stop working completely, and you do not want to wait until a catastrophic breakdown to think about air conditioner replacement. Not only does preemptive air conditioner replacement avoid the scenario where you are without AC on a sweltering day, it can actually be cost effective too in that a … Continue reading How to Know if It is Time for Air Conditioner Replacement

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Air Conditioner Replacement: Choosing the Right Size AC

So your trusty air conditioner has come to the end of its life. Maybe you had a catastrophic breakdown and the machine is totally out of commission. Maybe it is just running badly. Either way, if you have found yourself in this position, it’s easy to want to get the replacement over as quickly as possible — without considering important factors like making sure you have the right size AC unit. A lot of people assume that whatever is in … Continue reading Air Conditioner Replacement: Choosing the Right Size AC

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Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

Spring Allergy Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

When you are battling spring allergies, it can be easy to overlook one of the biggest allergen sources out there: your own home. You might think you are safe inside from pollens and other spring allergies, but for a lot of people, the indoor air quality of their home could stand to be improved. That is why the most important of the spring allergy tips is to consider your indoor air quality. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency warns that … Continue reading Spring Allergy Tips: Improve Indoor Air Quality & Remove Allergens from Your Home

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Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

You would be surprised how often we see oversized air conditioners installed in both residential and commercial spaces. It is a relatively easy mistake to make. Most people assume that a bigger air conditioner will be more effective, and not every installer does a cooling load calculation before installing. It takes a little time, but this calculation is well worth doing and will take into consideration factors like: the size of your house, how many windows you have, and your … Continue reading Three Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

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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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