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Heating and Air 101
It’s a tough thing to do, buying a heating and cooling system. You’ll run across a plethora of acronyms to help confuse you further. SEER ratings, AFUE percentage, EEM motors, NATE certification, ECM technology, Manual J ACCA calculations… yes, it all seems like jibberish! What we do at Jerry Kelly
Try Our 10 Amazing Home Heating Tricks
These Do-it-Yourself Tips Will Leave You Thankful for a Cozy Home Typically, November days are bursting with excitement. And we all know why: the anticipation of the wondrous holiday season. But as most homeowners know, these days can be filled with something else: temperature changes that leave us chilled to
How Can Attic Efficiency Affect the Performance of Your Air Conditioner?
Most people don’t spend a lot of time in their attics, so they tend not to think about them very often. But did you know that your attic might be responsible for some of your home’s comfort and efficiency problems? Today we’re going to discuss why your attic can affect
Heating and Cooling Tips When Buying a Home
Moving is a big deal. Since your HVAC system is one of the most complex and costly systems in your house, it’s especially important to know a few things about the heating and cooling system in your next home so that you can save money on your energy bills for
What Is a Gas Shutoff in a Furnace and Why Does it Matter?
For the most part, you can leave knowing the inner workings of your gas furnace to the professionals. Aside from general furnace maintenance, you can trust your repair, replacement, and installation to Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing! However, there are a few actions every homeowner should be
Why is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up? 4 Common Explanations
Have you ever checked on the indoor portion of your air conditioner after suspecting a problem and discovered that it’s all covered in ice? Air conditioners operate when temperatures are warm, so what on earth could cause your system to freeze up? This is a much more common problem than
The Best St. Louis Furnace Cleaning?
If you haven’t thought about getting your furnace tune-up yet, you might want to give it some serious thought. It’s not only dangerous to leave your heater running for a season without an inspection, but it can also be causing permanent damage without showing any sign of problems! Let’s put
4 Reasons to Consider Getting a New Furnace Thermostat before Winter Hits
As we get closer and closer to the heating season, there are several things you can do to get your home ready for colder weather. One easy upgrade that you can make to your home’s heating system that can pay off in several ways this winter is to replace your
How do Ductwork Problems Affect the Performance of your Air Conditioning System?
Earlier this week we wrote about how noisy ductwork can indicate problems with your air conditioner. Today we’re going to dive deeper into potential ductwork problems and the effects that those problems can have on the performance and efficiency of your cooling system! 3 common air conditioning ductwork problems Duct
Jerry Kelly Named the Number One Heating and Cooling Contractor in St. Charles
We are very excited to announce that Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing has once again been voted as the number one heating and cooling contractor in the Best of St. Charles County poll! This recognition is extra meaningful for us because it comes from the votes of
Install Your Furnace Filter in the Right Direction to Allow for Proper Airflow
Installing a new air filter in your furnace or air conditioner is a relatively simple task. But if your filter is installed in the wrong direction (a mistake that can be made quite easily), the performance and efficiency of your system will suffer. Today we’re going to talk about why
4 Problems that can be solved with Zoned Air Conditioning
In many homes in the St. Louis area, one thermostat controls the temperature of the entire house. This can be problematic when you consider the fact that different parts of your home require different amounts of cooling. Zoned air conditioning allows you to have better control over the temperature levels