Tips for Adding a Gas Fireplace to Your Home

After weathering the frigid months of a St. Louis winter, many folks often wonder if adding a gas fireplace to their home would be a good idea. Adding a gas fireplace into your home is a fantastic way to bolster your existing heating system while bringing an appealing fixture into your living area. Additionally, a fireplace can help make your home more desirable if you’re considering selling, who doesn’t enjoy curling up in front a warm fire during winter months. … Continue reading Tips for Adding a Gas Fireplace to Your Home

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HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

Carbon monoxide leaks are well known to be a deadly occurrence that can silently infiltrate a space. Most folks are aware of the life-threatening outcomes that are associated with carbon monoxide leaks. Business owners are responsible for the safety of their employees and their customers and should take all the necessary steps to prevent carbon monoxide leaks. Installing a carbon monoxide detector is a great, and necessary, first step towards protecting people and your business, but there are other measures … Continue reading HVAC Safety Tips: Protecting Your Business from Carbon Monoxide Leaks

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HVAC System Design Strategies for Modern Office Spaces

Over the last few decades, office spaces have changed quite a bit. Rows of cubicles have been replaced with more collaborative, team-friendly environments. It goes without saying the HVAC system design for office spaces has evolved as well. More open floor plans and work specific spaces mean that HVAC system design is more important than ever to ensure you have a productive and comfortable office. Well thought out HVAC design is exceedingly important during the build or renovation stages of … Continue reading HVAC System Design Strategies for Modern Office Spaces

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Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

Humidification is a very important part of a healthy and comfortable home, especially in the winter. Most of us are familiar with the warm, humid days of St. Louis during the summer, but did you know that humidification is also vital in the winter? As you heat your home, the air inside becomes dry. This is made worse by the fact that air during winter is cold and very dry. Low humidification in your home can cause all sorts of … Continue reading Understanding the Importance of Humidification in Your Home

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Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Home Humidification Systems: What You Need to Know

One aspect of winter that has a big impact on people is the cold, dry air it brings. Dry skin and sore throats are some of the issues associated with cold and dry air in your home. Additionally, running the heat all the time contributes to even lower humidity. Thankfully, home humidification systems are available to combat this problem. Home humidification systems allow you to control the air moisture inside your home, giving you optimal comfort throughout the winter. But … Continue reading Home Humidification Systems: Avoid These Common Mistakes

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Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

Over the past year, the pandemic has dominated headlines non-stop and most of us have had our lives affected in some way. As it is a virus that can be spread through the air, many folks are rightly concerned about the relationship between COVID-19 and HVAC systems. While there is still lots of research being done, there are some things we can tell you about how COVID-19 and HVAC systems interact. While we are not medical experts, we try our … Continue reading Understanding COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

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What Happens When You Don’t Change the Air Filter on Your HVAC System?

We all lead busy lives and have many things to tend to daily, so it is no surprise that many people often forget to change the air filter on their HVAC unit. This filter is vital to your system’s health and it is the unsung hero of the HVAC world. Neglecting to change the air filter is one of the most common issues we come across. Air filters work hard to keep particles out of your air but more importantly, … Continue reading What Happens When You Don’t Change the Air Filter on Your HVAC System?

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Are You Making Home Heating Mistakes?

Home Heating Mistakes that Could be Costing You

This time of year, many of us are turning our minds to spring but still living with reality of winter and using our heaters. During this transitional season, many folks make home heating mistakes that drive up their bills. Most of these home heating mistakes are easy to make but can have a noticeable impact. As a homeowner, it is important that you are aware of these common home heating mistakes so you can avoid them. Your HVAC system works … Continue reading Are You Making Home Heating Mistakes?

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Simple Tips to Maintain Good Air Flow in Your Home

Knowing how to maintain good air flow for your HVAC system is vital to ensuring it runs at optimal efficiency. Air flow is a key aspect of heating and cooling a home. When you seek to maintain proper air flow in your home, you not only help your system, but you are also ensuring that fresh air circulates through your home. At Galmiche and Sons, we are happy to share some helpful and easy steps to maintain good air flow … Continue reading Simple Tips to Maintain Good Air Flow in Your Home

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Should You Buy an HVAC System Online?

These days, we seem to use the Internet to purchase all sorts of things. In fact, you can even buy an HVAC system online. However, there are some pros and cons to be aware of before you buy HVAC online and this article covers them below. It is important to remember to always consult an HVAC professional before you pull the trigger and buy your new HVAC system online. Here at Galmiche and Sons, we believe an in-person experience is … Continue reading Should You Buy an HVAC System Online?

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