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 Whether you are interested in upgrading your entire HVAC system or you just find your outdated thermostat to be inaccurate and troublesome, it might be time to switch to a WiFi thermostat.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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What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality

Poor Indoor Air Quality | St. Louis HVAC Tips

The chance that poor indoor air quality is affecting you and your loved ones may be greater than you think. It may be a surprising fact to you that factors causing poor air quality have been proven to be more prevalent indoors. At a rate of 2 to 5 times greater in your home compared to outdoors, poor indoor air quality is not a worry to be taken lightly. Mold, pet dander, and pollen can all combine with volatile organic … Continue reading What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality

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Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

Best Carbon Monoxide Detector | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Accidental death due to carbon monoxide poisoning causes approximately 400 deaths per year in the United States. Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, essentially making it impossible for human beings to detect. When it comes to choosing the best carbon monoxide detector for your home, there are several things to consider. This includes price, features, and functionality. Our guide below can help you find the best carbon monoxide detector to protect your family. For more help protecting your family and … Continue reading Choosing the Best Carbon Monoxide Detector

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Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

In the looming cold months ahead, it is especially important to pay extra attention to any factor that may lead to bad indoor air quality in your home. We tend to spend more time indoors and often keep our doors and windows tightly closed when the temperature outside drops. While your family’s comfort and warmth should always be a priority, stagnant indoor air can cause bad indoor air quality to become more prevalent. 8 Bad Indoor Air Quality Symptoms Learning … Continue reading Symptoms of Bad Indoor Air Quality

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Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing and with the crisp air of fall comes time for the annual fall maintenance routine around your home. While you should always schedule an appointment with your St. Louis heating and cooling specialists, there are some easy DIY actions you can perform today to ensure your furnace is functioning properly. Take Action! 6 Fall Maintenance Steps You Can Do Yourself Replace your air filter – While this may seem common … Continue reading Fall Maintenance: 6 DIY Tips to Prepare for your Furnace for Winter

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Important Fall Furnace Maintenance Steps for your Home

Fall Furnace Maintenance | St. Louis HVAC Tips

Now that summer days have come to an end, whether you have owned your home for decades or are new to home ownership, fall furnace maintenance should be on the top of your to do list. In order to properly evaluate your HVAC unit, it is important to understand the working components. In every traditional furnace and HVAC system there are three main working parts. The electrical settings, blower mechanics, and ventilation system work together providing temperature control and comfort … Continue reading Important Fall Furnace Maintenance Steps for your Home

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