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Curious About Your Next Air Filter Replacement? Here’s What You Need to Know
Air filters perform an essential role in your cooling system. However, unlike your air conditioner, which can last upwards of 15 years, an air filter’s lifespan is much shorter. So what do you need to know about performing an air filter replacement and how can your air conditioner benefit from
What is Air Conditioner Short Cycling & How Can You Stop It From Happening?
Does it ever seem like your air conditioner is turning on and off every few minutes? This is a common problem known as “short cycling,” and it can have all kinds of negative effects on your air conditioner and your home comfort levels. Today we’re going to talk about how
Common Causes of Low Airflow in Your Home and How to Fix Them
Your air conditioner is only useful if cool air is adequately delivered to all of your home’s living spaces. Unfortunately, certain issues can prevent your system from delivering air as forcefully as it should, even if all of the other parts of your system are working just fine. Today we’re
Why am I freezing in the kitchen, but candles are melting in the living room?!
If your entire home’s temperature is controlled by one little box in your hallway, you may be frustrated with your inability to make every room in your house comfortable. In homes with a single thermostat setup, it is not unusual for there to be a 15-degree temperature difference between floors.
Air Wars: Return of the Bacilli
Whether you know it or not, there is a constant flurry of bacteria and allergens floating around your home, especially in the summer months. Viruses, dust mites, pollen, mold, and all kinds of other nasty critters are all around you in your home, especially if you have indoor pets. There’s
What to do if you encounter a Frozen Evaporator Coil in your Air Conditioner
In last week’s blog, one of the common air conditioner problems that we mentioned was a frozen evaporator coil. This problem is so common that we thought it deserved its post! So today we’re going to talk about why evaporator coils are susceptible to freezing and what you should do
Common Problems Caused By an Oversized furnace
Furnaces come in a variety of sizes to meet the demands of different styles of homes. Although it might seem to make sense that “bigger is better” when it comes to furnaces, the truth is that your home can suffer from many issues if your furnace is too large. Today
Benefits of Zone Control Systems
Finding the perfect heating and cooling solution for your St. Charles home really boils down to two critical factors: comfort and energy efficiency. Unsatisfied with your current HVAC setup? The certified professionals at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing recommend a zone control system. In the world of
270,000 Meals Sent to Haiti
The earthquake in Haiti shook the world. The world responded with a generous outpouring of help and sympathy. Here at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing, we too are doing our part to help those in need. Jerry Kelly, owner of Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and
What are the Features of an Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?
The air conditioners that are available today are many times more efficient than the systems that were available just a decade or two ago. Various energy-saving features have been introduced that allow today’s systems to consume less energy than ever before. Today we’re going to highlight some of the features
Jerry Kelly Heating System Tune-Ups Begin This Weekend!
Here in the Midwest, we like to cherish every last minute of the warm months of the year. And although it will be warm for the foreseeable future, fall is only a month and a half away. For us at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing, that means
5 Furnace Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore
As homeowners, we’re fairly accustomed to the general sounds made by our heating system. The sounds of it kicking on, running, and cutting off are essentially white noise and comfortably fade into the background with you sure that everything is operating as normal. But what if everything isn’t operating as