Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

Homeowners who invest in a new furnace or a heat pump are generally interested in efficient heating. No one wants to pay for an inefficient heating unit. While different types of heating systems have varying levels of efficiency, there are some extra things you can do to ensure efficient heating in your home. Efficient heating not only saves you money on energy costs, but can also extend the life of your furnace and help prevent costly break downs. If you … Continue reading Energy Efficient Heating: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Heat Your Home More Efficiently

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Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

A newly built home is a wonderful thing and quite often is the manifestation of someone’s dreams. After the whirlwind of building, it is important to think about heating and cooling your new construction home. HVAC costs are unfortunately unavoidable and can be a constant cost for homeowners, year after year. Though, if you take the time to ensure that heating and cooling for your new construction home is done right, you can save in the long run. There are … Continue reading Efficiently Heating and Cooling Your New Construction Home

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Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

The short answer is yes! So if you have been turning your heat down at night, you are ahead of the game. While many are already turning heat down at night to save money, many people are not taking advantage of these easy savings. The simple act of turning down heat at night while you are sleeping can help you save nearly $200 a year on your heating bills. Most homeowners, especially new ones, are looking for any way they … Continue reading Does Turning Heat Down at Night Actually Save Money?

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Whole Home Humidifier FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Humidifiers

Many people have, or are thinking about getting, a whole home humidifier to compliment their HVAC system. Humidifiers are great for helping to relieve problems associate with dry, cold are such as colds and dry skin. A whole home humidifier can be a game changer for the winter months. Like many aspects of HVAC, finding the right whole home humidifier can be a little confusing, as there are many options available on the market. Galmiche & Sons is here to … Continue reading Whole Home Humidifier FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Humidifiers

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What Size Furnace Do I Need for My Home?

When replacing a heating system or moving into a newly constructed home, most folks will naturally wonder “What size furnace do I need?”, and it can be a little daunting to try and determine the best size furnace for your home, but not to worry we are here to help. If you find yourself thinking “What size furnace do I need?”, you are off to a good start. The correct sizing of a furnace is vitally important to heater efficiency, … Continue reading What Size Furnace Do I Need for My Home?

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What is the Most Efficient Heating System for Your Home?

The name of the game these days is efficiency. Customers are concerned with reducing their impact on the environment while saving their hard-earned money. As a result, we find that many people are looking for the most efficient heating system that is in their price range. Finding the best energy efficient heating system that for your home can depend on a few factors, such as space and home construction. With the chilly Missouri winter looming, we want to help all … Continue reading What is the Most Efficient Heating System for Your Home?

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What is Home Air Filtration? A Buyer’s Guide

Indoor air quality is a hot topic these days. Clean air in your home is directly linked to many health benefits and a home air filtration system is the key to achieving this. Without proper home air filtration, allergens, toxins, and dust can spread around your house through your HVAC system. These elements can be particularly harmful to people with asthma and allergies. Home air filtration helps to ensure you and your loved ones are comfortable and healthy. At Galmiche … Continue reading What is Home Air Filtration? A Buyer’s Guide

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HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know

We realize that a lot of technical jargon and acronyms get thrown around in this industry, so we wanted to take the time to cover some HVAC basics that all homeowners should be familiar with. Whether you are looking to purchase or upgrade your HVAC system, or you just want a refresher, these HVAC basics will make sure you feel comfortable reading and talking about your system. There can be a lot to take in when you are just getting … Continue reading HVAC Basics: HVAC Definitions Every Homeowner Should Know

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When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

When the season begins to shift into autumn, one frequently asked question that we receive is “When should I turn my furnace on?” Sometimes the weather in fall can be a little unpredictable, which makes it a bit tricky to know when it is time to kick the heat on. When our customers have questions about optimizing their systems’ use, we like to take the opportunity to share a little of our HVAC wisdom. Here at Galmiche & Sons, we … Continue reading When Should I Turn My Furnace on in the Fall?

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Should I Open the Windows in Late Summer and Early Fall?

As late summer winds on and fall brings a chill to the air, you may need your shorts one day and your heater the next. Often, on a cool day this time of year, folks will open the windows in their house rather than run the AC. Sometimes this can be a great way too cool your house, other times not so much. “Should I open the windows?” is a question we get asked a lot this time of year. … Continue reading Should I Open the Windows in Late Summer and Early Fall?

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