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4 Tips for Avoiding Spring Allergies Indoors
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the St. Louis area. It’s the season that trees begin to grow new leaves, flowers begin to bloom, and all sorts of other plants and vegetation “spring” back to life. But all of this blooming adds a whole
How Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?
Winter is approaching here in the St. Louis area, which means we’ll be spending a lot more time indoors in the coming months. For that reason, the heating season is one of the most important times of year to keep up with changing your furnace’s air filter. So let’s take
Oversized Air Conditioners: Why Bigger is Not Always Better
Air conditioners come in many different capacities to meet the needs of different-sized homes. But there’s a common misunderstanding that you can choose from a variety of different sizes depending on your preferences and budget, and that a bigger air conditioner will be better for your home. The truth is
Five Gas Furnace Troubleshooting Tips for St. Louis Area Homeowners
If you’re one of the many St. Louis area homeowners who have a gas furnace, you’re bound to run into an issue at some point or another. Although you might not be an expert in HVAC, there are still some ways you can troubleshoot your unit on your own. The
Cracked Heat Exchanger Detection the Jerry Kelly Way
Here at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing, we make it a priority to ensure that our customers’ furnaces operate as safely as possible. That’s why when it comes to heat exchangers, we use the most advanced methods available to look for cracks that can threaten the safety
What is a Thermocouple and How Does it Work With Your Furnace’s Pilot Light?
Earlier this week, we posted a blog about the differences between electronic ignitions and conventional pilot lights. Even though electronic ignitions are becoming more and more common, many St. Louis area homeowners still have furnaces that use conventional pilot lights. If you’re one of those homeowners, you should know about
Have Noisy Ductwork? Know when it’s Normal and when it’s Time to Call a Pro
The ductwork in most St. Louis area homes produces some level of noise whenever the air conditioner is operating. This noise typically blends into the normal background noise of your house. However, if the noises from your ductwork become significantly louder, or if you’re hearing different noises than usual, it
Why is Size So Important When Installing an Air Conditioner?
Earlier this week we discussed some of our favorite features to look for in a new air conditioner. Today we want to discuss another topic that’s important when you’re in the process of installing a new air conditioner: size. Why do people choose the wrong air conditioner size? Unfortunately, improperly
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Contaminated Air in Your Home
Like every gas-burning appliance in your home, your furnace produces a certain amount of carbon monoxide (CO). Although a properly operating furnace poses no threat to the health of you or your family, problems such as a cracked heat exchanger can result in excess levels of carbon monoxide in your
How Much Water Does a Whole House Humidifier Use?
Any time that you are thinking about adding a new appliance to your home, it’s important to consider the implications it will have on your home’s utility bills. Most appliances consume some type of resource such as electricity, gas, or water. Since a whole house humidifier taps into your home’s
High efficiency furnaces: What You Need to Know before Investing in One
One of the most obvious ways to cut down on your energy bills is to install a high-efficiency furnace. Because these furnaces can extract more heat from the gas they consume, they use less energy to heat your home and begin to save you money immediately. But as with any
Why Homeowners Should Avoid Contractors Who Advertise Routine Refrigerant Boosts
Working with an air conditioning contractor is similar to working with a car mechanic. The people you choose to work with are the experts in their field, and you need to trust that the recommendations they make are in your best interest. Unfortunately in both situations, that’s not always the