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How to prepare your HVAC System for spring
Spring is the season when we transition from our furnaces to our air conditioners, which makes it a great time to think about how satisfied you are with your HVAC system and consider making improvements before summer arrives. As we get closer to turning off our furnaces for the final
What’s the Connection Between Your Air Conditioner and Springtime Allergies?
As temperatures continue to warm up here in the St. Louis area, the plants and trees outside will begin to come back to life. For many people, this means allergy season is about to kick into full gear. Although you might not know it, your air conditioning system can either
Stale air in your home? You may need an indoor air cleaner.
The air inside your home may be as much as 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Indoor pollutants may include pollen, dust, pet hair and dander, dust mites, mold spores, bacteria, and viruses. New construction inadvertently contributes to the problem of indoor air pollution because the new homes
Zoned Heating Can Solve These 3 Problems in Your Home This Winter 5.0 Rating
Conventionally, a furnace is used to heat your entire home at once. When your furnace is on, it sends warm air to every room in your house. When your furnace is off, none of the rooms in your house receive warm air. But if your home is like many other
What You Need to Know About R-22 Refrigerant
If you’re considering a new air conditioner installation in St. Charles, you may hear friends, family, or even some technicians mention R-22. But what even is R-22, and does it matter? Well, to answer the second half of that question right off the bat, yes, it does matter. Quite a
How Are Humidity and Asthma Linked in Your Home?
If you’re a St. Louis area resident who suffers from asthma, you might have noticed that the severity and frequency of your symptoms change during different times of the year. One of the reasons for this is the changing humidity levels in the air both inside and outside. The link
Don’t Let Carbon Monoxide from Your Furnace Pose a Safety Threat to Your Home
If you’re like many homeowners in St. Louis, Ballwin, and Clarkson Valley areas, your furnace uses natural gas to heat your home. When your heating system is installed and operating properly, natural gas is a safe and effective source of heat. However, if a problem develops with your heating system,
What is a Basement Water Alarm and Why Does Jerry Kelly Install them in St. Louis Area Homes?
Nearly every home is equipped with smoke alarms to protect against house fires and carbon monoxide detectors to protect against carbon monoxide leaks. But do you have any way to be alerted when your basement is flooding? A basement water alarm is designed to do just that! Today we’re going
Outside Condenser Unit Maintenance Tips for St. Louis Area Homeowners
Your condenser unit was designed to withstand the weather conditions outside, but that doesn’t mean it is invulnerable to problems. By performing these outside condenser unit maintenance tips, you can ensure that your cooling system will operate smoothly and efficiently all summer long. The two main problems condenser units face
What Is a Furnace’s Supply Plenum and What is its Role in the Heating Process?
The more you know about how your furnace works, the better you will be at identifying when a problem has occurred, and the easier it will be to understand your technician when he or she explains any issues that your system is encountering. One major component of a furnace that
Ways to Restart Your Air Conditioner After a Power Outage
Updated: October 2024 Here in the St. Louis area, we have grown accustomed to the occasional severe storm during the spring and summer months. Along with the possibility of wind damage, one of the biggest threats to your home during severe weather is lightning. If lightning strikes a power line
Join Us for Jerry Kelly’s Career Fair August 11th and 13th!
Are you looking for a new career opportunity in the St. Louis area? Are you tired of working for the same old companies with no room for professional growth? If so, then we’re looking for you! Next week, Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing will be hosting a