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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
Where Should I Set My Thermostat When I’m Away from Home?
When it comes to thermostat settings, everyone seems to have an opinion. If you run a Google search on the topic, you might come across 5-10 different recommendations. We want to help our customers save energy in the smartest way possible, so today we’re going to answer the question, “Where
Why Choose Jerry Kelly as your Air Conditioner Contractor in the St. Louis Area?
When your air conditioner breaks down in the middle of summer, it might be tempting to call the first contractor you can find so that you can get your unit up and running as soon as possible. What you might not know, however, is that choosing the wrong contractor could
What is an Automatic-Delay Fan Switch and How Does it Improve Your A/C’s Efficiency Levels?
There are many different features to consider when you’re in the market for a new air conditioner. To decide which of those features are right for you, it’s helpful to know a bit more about what each feature does and how it might benefit your home. Today we’re going to
When Is It Necessary to Recharge Your Home’s Air Conditioner with Refrigerant?
Some people mistakenly believe that you need to add refrigerant to an air conditioner the same way that you need to add gas to your car. This is especially true for homeowners who might have been working with unqualified air conditioning contractors. To break this common misconception, today we’re going
What to Do When There is No Heat in Your House
When you think about all of the major problems that you can encounter in your home, there’s almost nothing as bad as your furnace going out. It gets bitterly cold in the St. Louis area during winter, and your home can quickly turn into an igloo without heat. Today we’re