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What you need to know about a cracked heat exchanger
Your furnace is one of the most important appliances in your home. If running properly, it keeps you warm during the St. Louis winters and doesn’t pose any safety threats to you or your family. However, as with any gas appliance, if your furnace is damaged it could be a
10 Air Conditioner Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Strong
In general, we don’t have to interact with our air conditioners a whole lot. Our thermostats tell our systems when to turn on and off, so the cooling process is basically on autopilot. However, there are some common mistakes that homeowners often make during those times when we do have
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
Although gas furnaces are the most common type of heating system found in St. Louis area homes, heat pumps are another great option for anyone who is looking to save energy and lower utility bills. These highly efficient units can be used to both heat and cool your home. Since
Prepare Your AC to Take the Checkered Flag This Racing Season!
5 Tips for a Winning Air Conditioner Performance This Spring For many racing fans, May is an exciting month, culminating with the wildly anticipated Indianapolis 500 on May 26. And it got us thinking: What does it take to make those Indy Cars run smoothly each racing season? Plenty! We’re
Furnace Making Loud Noises? It Could Be Trying to Tell You Something’s Wrong!
Furnaces might not be able to talk, but they sure can make some strange noises. Many homeowners report that their units have begun to clatter, rumble, squeal, or whine, and they don’t know what to do or what went wrong. So let’s take a look at some of the causes
Common Thermostat Problems You Might Encounter in Your St. Louis Area Home
Your thermostat is one of your air conditioner’s most important components. It’s responsible for telling your air conditioner when to turn off and on, so if your unit is malfunctioning your home has a small chance of staying comfortable. Today we’re going to help you understand what can go wrong
4 Benefits of Installing a Two Stage Air Compressor
Earlier this week we blogged about how variable-speed blower motors make it easier to control the temperatures in your home. Another upgrade you can make to your cooling system that has very similar effects is installing an air conditioner with a two-stage air compressor. What is a two-stage air compressor?
How to Clean the Air in Your Home this Winter in the St. Louis Area
Many people associate unhealthy air with the spring and summer months when airborne allergens like pollen run amok. But oftentimes, winter is the time of year that the air in St. Louis area homes suffers the most. Today we’re going to talk about why indoor air gets contaminated during winter
What to do When Your Carbon Monoxide Detector Starts Beeping
Anyone who has ever overcooked or burned something in their kitchen is likely familiar with the sound of their smoke alarm. If you’ve been in that situation, you probably turned the alarm off, opened the windows, and safely vented the smoke out of your home. But you might be less
What are the Different Types of Whole House Humidifiers?
There are many benefits for St. Louis area homeowners to adding a whole-house humidifier to their furnaces, but they’re also several different kinds to choose from. Each type operates a little differently and has its advantages and disadvantages, but the purpose behind them remains the same: to add moisture to
Air Conditioning at Night: 4 Ways You Can Save Energy and Keep Comfortable
Summer days here in the St. Louis area can be hot and muggy, but nighttime offers us a bit of relief with milder temperatures and lower humidity levels. So when it comes to using your air conditioner, what kinds of adjustments can you make at night to take advantage of
Jerry Kelly Walks Again to Fight Childhood Cancer at St. Jude’s “Give Thanks. Walk.” Event
This weekend, Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing was honored to sponsor St. Jude’s “Give Thanks. Walk.” event at St. Louis Mills Mall in Hazelwood. This is the second year we’ve sponsored this event, and we’re so happy to take part in such a great cause. Last year,