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5 Factors that Affect Furnace Efficiency in St. Louis Area Homes
If you want to heat your home without breaking the bank, it takes more than just a high-efficiency furnace. Although having an efficient furnace is a great start, several other factors influence the efficiency of your home. Below are five factors that can decrease the efficiency of your furnace and
Spring HVAC Tips for Pet Owners!
Our 5 Tips Will Improve Your Indoor Comfort Pet owners know one thing for sure: Our pets aren’t “just animals.” They are part of our families—100 percent. They are loved, adored, and treated with the utmost care. And April is the perfect month to celebrate our pets because it’s jam-packed
What are the Effects of Winter’s Dry Air on Your Health and Your Home?
Earlier this week, we wrote about whole-house humidifiers and how they help control the humidity levels in your home. As we mentioned, the air is naturally much drier during winter in St. Louis both outside and inside. Dry air in your house has several negative effects on not just the
6 Thermostat Tips for the Heating Season in Your St. Charles Area Home
How you use your thermostat during the heating season can have a big impact on your home’s energy consumption and comfort levels. Today we’re going to share six thermostat usage tips that will help you get the most out of your furnace this winter! 6 thermostat tips for the heating
Should You Turn Off Your Pilot Light During Summer?
So another great St. Charles spring has rolled around, and your stalwart furnace has been put to bed for a long-deserved rest. But before you wash your hands of it until your fall maintenance check rolls around, is there something you might be forgetting? The certified experts at Jerry Kelly
How Can a UV Light Provide Protection for Your Air Conditioner?
Air cleaning and air purifying products serve a dual purpose: they provide your home with healthier air and they protect your HVAC system from the buildup of airborne contaminants. One of the best ways you can prevent problems with your air conditioner that stem from pollutants in your air like
Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season with Better Air Quality
As if the cold temperatures weren’t enough, many people dread winter every year because it is the time of year that they tend to catch colds and flu. It’s no secret that these types of illnesses are much more common during the winter months, but did you know that the
Prevent Frozen Pipes When Your Furnace Breaks Down
When your furnace breaks down mid-winter, you can count on the experts at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing to be there. We can bring you the repair and replacement services you need most when you need them. However, a home left without a furnace for even a
Programmable Thermostat Tips: How to Maximize Your Energy Savings
Programmable thermostats offer a “set-it-and-forget-it” method for homeowners to save money on their heating and cooling bills. But just having a programmable thermostat won’t automatically save you money; you have to know how to use it wisely as well. Today we’re going to help you do that by providing tips
How A Blown Capacitor Can Lead to an Air Conditioner Breakdown
Air conditioners run on electricity, but they don’t receive power by simply plugging in a cord. Instead, capacitors are located in various parts of your system that provide an extra “boost” of power to the components that consume the most energy during every cooling cycle. Occasionally, those capacitors can blow
If Your Air Conditioner is Making Noise, You Might Be Experiencing One of These Problems
You’re probably familiar with the typical sounds of an air conditioner that’s running properly: the gentle hum of the fan and the blowing of air through your ductwork and vents. But if those sounds are replaced by banging, hissing, grinding, or any other harsh noises, there’s probably something going wrong
What is the Role of Your Air Conditioner’s Drip Pan?
Did you know that water is produced while your air conditioner is operating? It’s not that the system itself is producing water, but rather that moisture is released from your home’s air when it is cooled down. In the same way that water drips down a cold glass of ice