How HVAC Maintenance Contracts Can Save You Money

With the level of reliance on HVAC systems in St. Louis year round thanks to hot and humid summers and cold winters, many homeowners count on HVAC maintenance contracts to keep their HVAC system running smoothly. These offer several benefits, but some people still wonder how it can be beneficial to pay for a yearly maintenance agreement. From increased longevity for your HVAC system, to peace of mind that it will always be running at its top efficiency, there are … Continue reading How HVAC Maintenance Contracts Can Save You Money

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Heating Your Home Efficiently: Heat Pump vs. Furnace

Heat Pump vs. Furnace | St. Louis Heating

When it comes to heating your St. Louis home, you have two main options to consider: a heat pump vs. furnace. Choosing the right system for your home can seem like a daunting choice because each has its benefits and advantages. When considering a heat pump vs. furnace for your home, you might find it is easier to seek help from a professional that can answer your questions fully and help you assess which system is a better fit for … Continue reading Heating Your Home Efficiently: Heat Pump vs. Furnace

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4 Key Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Check Up

Seasons in St. Louis can change quickly. When fall arrives, we find the temperatures can suddenly drop, brining much colder nights. At this time, our furnaces will need to kick in to keep our homes and families warm. It is for this reason we have to ask ourselves, “Is my furnace ready?” If the answer to that question is a “No” or even an “I don’t know”, it is important to schedule a furnace check up. In the greater St. … Continue reading 4 Key Reasons to Schedule a Furnace Check Up

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Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

Indoor Air Quality in Schools | St. Louis HVAC Tips

A resting adult takes somewhere between 12 and 20 breaths per minute. Pre-school and school age children take many more breaths, while infants have been shown to take nearly twice as many breaths as an adult. These kinds of figures make the indoor air quality in schools significantly more important to consider. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that almost 75 million Americans live, work, or go to school in an environment where the air is unhealthy. The EPA … Continue reading Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools

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How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

Indoor Air Quality & Academic Performance

Considering how often children are unknowingly exposed to inferior indoor air quality in schools, it is important to consider its potential effects on their academic performance. With several factors impacting indoor air quality, there are different environmental irritants to consider, many of which may worsen at various times of the year. Some potentially problematic areas in schools include: Leaky roofs – Over time, leaks can cause mold to form, releasing mold spores into the air and throughout the school. Cleaning … Continue reading How Indoor Air Quality Affects Academic Performance

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Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Pet Owners

If you have pets in your home, you might find the air quality suffering. Though we love our pets, their hair and dander can cause havoc on the air we breathe. It’s not only our pets’ hair or fur, it’s also the dander they produce! Therefore, it is important to learn about steps you can take to improve indoor air quality so you, your loved ones, and your four-legged family members can all be comfortable in your home. If you … Continue reading Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Pet Owners

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Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings

Many businesses in St. Louis have experienced growth over the years, and their office spaces have expanded to keep up. With bustling companies comes the necessity for high indoor air quality in office buildings, as poor air quality at work affects employee productivity and overall health. While many business owners and office managers think that having a high-performance HVAC system is enough to provide decent air quality in the office, it must be considered that many other factors affect air … Continue reading Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Office Buildings

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Selecting the Right Air Filter for Allergies

Over the years, Galmiche & Sons has performed many routine maintenance cleanings on HVAC systems around the St. Louis area. While professional HVAC system maintenance and cleaning is an important step to reduce allergens in the home, it is not an all-encompassing way to sufficiently eliminate allergens in the home. For those who are especially sensitive to allergens, selecting an air filter for allergies can help remove even the smallest particles from the air, helping your family to breathe easier … Continue reading Selecting the Right Air Filter for Allergies

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3 Perks of a WiFi Thermostat

Since 2015, the number of WiFi thermostats used in the United States has been growing rapidly. More and more, homeowners are experiencing the convenience and energy efficiency of WiFi thermostats. Whether you are interested in upgrading your entire HVAC system or you just find your outdated thermostat to be inaccurate and troublesome, it might be time to switch to a WiFi thermostat. As they age, thermostats can become troublesome, and it is commonplace for older thermostat read outs to not … Continue reading 3 Perks of a WiFi Thermostat

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Supplemental Heating: Cut Energy Costs in the Fall and Winter

Supplemental Heating | St. Louis HVAC Tips

While it is easily our first instinct to crank up the heater during the oncoming frigid months in St. Louis, this can mean alarmingly high energy bills. Supplemental heating may be the solution to your comfort this fall and winter without breaking the bank. Supplemental heating is the process of using additional heat sources (rather than just your main furnace) to heat individual rooms or spaces in your home. By only heating the room you are currently occupying, you can … Continue reading Supplemental Heating: Cut Energy Costs in the Fall and Winter

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