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Experiencing Uneven Heating in your House? Here are some Common Explanations
Do you ever wonder why certain parts of your home stay warmer than others, even when your furnace is working properly? As it turns out, uneven heating can be caused by several different issues both big and small. Today we’re going to talk about what causes uneven heating in your
What is a Humidifier Pad and Why Does it Require Changing?
One of the best benefits that a whole-house humidifier has over a portable humidifier is that a whole-house humidifier requires very little maintenance. But there is one maintenance task that needs to be performed to ensure that your unit works effectively and efficiently: changing the humidifier pad. Today we’re going
Carbon Monoxide Detector Features: What to Look for in a New Unit
To keep your home safe, especially during the heating season, you must have carbon monoxide detectors installed in all of the right places in your home. When it comes time to replace an old CO detector, you’ll quickly find out that there are many different options to choose from. Today
What to do in a St. Louis Ice Storm
Generators, flashlights, Duraflame® logs, and portable heaters… Yep, there’s an ice storm a brewin’ something fierce and if you aren’t hunkered down with rations, you may find yourself in the cold darkness. Here’s the Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing guide to making like REO and riding the
Are the Airborne Particles in Your Home Making You and Your HVAC Unit Sick?
Last week we talked about sick house syndrome and how the way our homes are built makes them highly susceptible to indoor air pollution. This week we want to dive deeper into what exactly is in our air that can affect the health of our families. There are three different
10 Ways to Winterize Your Home in St. Louis
You know the snow is about to hit when a few leaves are barely clinging to bare branches and most of them have since fallen, crumpled, and blown into the neighbor’s yard (really, they did just naturally blow over there!). There’s even a distinct smell of winter air, most noticeable
Remember: Your digital thermostat runs on replaceable batteries
If your thermostat has a digital reading you will have to replace the batteries about every year. If your batteries go dead then guess what–your air conditioning won’t work! You’ll feel like Frosty the Snowman in August: distressed, upset, sweating profusely. One thing to be mindful of is the type
Air Conditioner Not Cooling? One of These Things Might Be to Blame
We rely on our air conditioners a lot in the summertime in St. Louis, and it can be frustrating when they aren’t doing their jobs. If your air conditioner is not cooling properly, there could be several things to blame. But don’t sweat, Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and
A St. Louis Area Homeowner’s Guide to Duct Leaks
Duct leaks are one of the most common sources of energy losses in St. Louis area homes. The EPA says that in the average home, 20 percent of the conditioned air that’s produced by a furnace or air conditioner is lost through leaks in the ductwork. So let’s take a
Hands-On Resolutions for Every Season in 2020!
Our Reminders Will Keep Your Home Cozy and Cool All Year Welcome to 2020—the year for seeing things much more clearly! As the new year unfolds, it’s time to make some resolutions. If you’re a homeowner, we have cool and cozy tips on where to start. As a way to
Looking for a St. Louis Area Furnace Repair Company? Avoid Low-Cost, Low-Quality Contractors!
One of the biggest mistakes St. Louis area homeowners can make when choosing a heating contractor is basing their decision on price alone. There are several poor-quality contractors out there who will try to lure you in with low prices, but they will almost always end up costing you more
5 Furnace Safety Features That Protect Your Home
Burning gas comes with some inherent safety concerns. If it is not done in a controlled environment, there is always the possibility of a fire, an explosion, or the release of carbon monoxide into the air. That’s why gas furnaces come with several safety devices that protect your home and