How Can You Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is released by home appliances, automobiles, heaters, etc. If you breath in carbon monoxide, it can collect in your bloodstream, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious condition that can lead to severe life-threatening complications. Its risk increases more in the winter as people start using heating appliances for an extended period. Every year, almost 500 people die from this poisoning. Many people don’t even realize that their … Continue reading How Can You Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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What to Expect from Your Furnace Installation Professional

Finding the right furnace installation professional for your home can be challenging. After all, your home is precious and you cannot simply trust anyone with it, right? So, if you are on the lookout for the best furnace installation professional, there are several specific things you should expect from them before hiring. While you will find a large number of HVAC professionals in St. Louis, not everyone is qualified for the job. It takes years of experience, skills, and deep … Continue reading What to Expect from Your Furnace Installation Professional

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Common Furnace Questions and Answers for Winter

If you are a homeowner in St. Louis, you should already be familiar with the extreme winter conditions of this region. St. Louis experiences extremely chilly winter months and having a top-notch furnace becomes a necessity. If you are planning to buy a new furnace or going through some issues with your old one, there are likely several furnace questions in your mind. Fortunately, you have reached the right place. In this article, we have answered some of the common … Continue reading Common Furnace Questions and Answers for Winter

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Can You Benefit from a Whole Home Humidifier?

The colder months bring with them dry air, chilly breezes, and morning frost. The chilling and dry winter air not only wreaks havoc on the outside world, but it can also affect the environment inside your home. A whole home humidifier can combat these issues, improving air quality and comfort in your home. If you live in St. Louis and are wondering whether or not you can benefit from a whole home humidifier, the answer is yes! In this article, … Continue reading Can You Benefit from a Whole Home Humidifier?

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Why You Should Upgrade Your Furnace for the New Year

A new year has just begun, and many of us are thinking about the changes we plan to make in our lives. This is a great opportunity to make some important changes in your home too – starting with replacing your heating system. Did you know that this small change can improve your life for the better? In this article, we will explain why you should upgrade your furnace this New Year. In the greater St. Louis area, Galmiche and … Continue reading Why You Should Upgrade Your Furnace for the New Year

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Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

Did you know that severe winter weather can seriously affect your home’s plumbing? When the temperatures go down, your pipes can freeze, crack, or even burst. So the question arises – how can we prevent frozen pipes during the peak winter season? There are several precautionary steps you can take to prevent frozen pipes in your home. The biggest tip is to ensure that your HVAC system is running efficiently to prevent breakdowns or hot and cold spots during extreme … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Home

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The Dangers of DIY Furnace Repair and Installation

People love doing home renovation projects. Whatever your project, you will find some kind of online tutorial that will take you through all the steps. But just because you can DIY something, does not always mean that you should. This stands true especially when it comes to DIY furnace repair and installation. The truth is that furnaces are very complex machines. Our technicians at Galmiche & Sons complete years of training to safely handle these machines. In this article, we … Continue reading The Dangers of DIY Furnace Repair and Installation

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5 Signs You Need Heating System Replacement

Furnaces and heating systems are designed to last you for a long time, but that does not mean that they will last forever. When your furnace or heater is breaking down frequently and showing other signs of wear and tear, it is time to consider a heating system replacement. Read on to learn more about the common signs it may be time to replace your furnace or heater. If you recognize any of these signs or have questions about replacing … Continue reading 5 Signs You Need Heating System Replacement

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It’s Not Too Late: Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up

Winter has a way of suddenly creeping up on us, doesn’t it? One day, we will be raking off the fall leaves from our backyards, and just a few days after, we will be scraping off the frost from the windshield. So it is important to act fast, and schedule a furnace tune-up when there is still time. If you are still waiting to get your fall furnace tune-up, it is not too late. In St. Louis and the surrounding … Continue reading It’s Not Too Late: Schedule Your Fall Furnace Tune-Up

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How to Protect Your HVAC in Winter

Your HVAC system is built to be sturdy, but that doesn’t mean that weather elements can’t cause any damage. As the winter starts to set in, protecting your HVAC system becomes all the more important since ice and snow can creep into the condensing unit, causing serious damage. Wondering how to protect HVAC in winter? This article will tell you everything you need to know about using your HVAC unit safely in winter. To learn more about protecting your HVAC … Continue reading How to Protect Your HVAC in Winter

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