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5 Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Thermostat
Thermostats are tightly integrated with your heating and cooling system, but that doesn’t mean you have to use the same thermostat throughout the lifetime of your furnace and air conditioner. There are several reasons why you might consider replacing your current thermostat even if you won’t be replacing your heating
What Happens to Home Humidity Levels During Winter in the St. Louis Area?
The humidity levels in your home play a big role in how comfortable you feel and how healthy you stay during the winter months. To help you understand why that’s true, today we’re going to talk about what happens to your home’s humidity levels during winter and how you can
Is it Time for a Furnace Replacement? 5 Questions to Ask Before Making Your Decision
A furnace is a big investment for St. Louis area homeowners. Understandably, you want to get the most use out of your furnace that you can. However, there comes a point where making repairs on your unit isn’t worth it anymore and you should begin thinking about a furnace replacement.
What Happens When You Don’t Change Your Air Filter
Your heating and cooling system has an air filter that uses fibrous or porous material to capture dirt and debris from the air. It is usually located in the return air duct compartment. If you have a washable filter, you need to clean it every 3 months (at a minimum).
5 Simple Fall Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Colder Weather
October is the month that temperatures begin to steadily decline in the St. Louis area. That means that it’s time to start getting your home ready for the colder weather! So what are some things you can do to get your home ready for the upcoming heating season? Take a
Install a Low Level Carbon Monoxide Detector for the Ultimate Home Protection
If your furnace were to develop a carbon monoxide leak, wouldn’t you like to be alerted about it before the leak got worse? Although conventional carbon monoxide detectors can alert you when carbon monoxide (CO) levels are dangerously high, they don’t make you aware of carbon monoxide as it builds
What are the Symptoms of Low Humidity in Your St. Louis Area Home?
When it comes to home comfort levels during winter, we typically give most of our attention to temperature levels. But the truth is that the humidity levels in our homes can also play a huge role, and if they get too low they can lead to some undesirable consequences. So
Looking Ahead: 3 Ways to Help Prevent a Furnace Breakdown this winter
When it comes to heating and cooling your home, there is probably nothing worse than experiencing a furnace breakdown in the middle of winter. Freezing outdoor temperatures can make it difficult to get out of bed in the morning even with a furnace to keep you warm! We want to
10 Signs That Your Furnace Needs a Repair
One of the best ways to maximize the life and performance of your furnace is to know how to recognize when something goes wrong. The quicker you can take care of a problem, the less long-term damage the problem will cause. Today we’re going to talk about some obvious and
What Kind of Indoor Air Quality System Do I Need?
How Different Air Quality Can Benefit Your Missouri Home When it comes to improving your home’s air quality, there are several systems that you can turn to depending on your needs. From whole-home air filtration systems to UV air purifiers and humidifiers, there are plenty of indoor air quality systems
How Does a Heat Exchanger Work in a Furnace?
Heat exchangers get a bad rap. We spend a lot of time talking about what can happen when they are damaged, particularly when cracks in their walls cause carbon monoxide leaks in homes. And although this is extremely important information for homeowners to know about, it can leave some people
What Happens if My A/C Filter is Dirty?
We here at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing are constantly reminding our customers about the importance of regularly changing their air filters. It’s so important that we set up a free email list to help them remember to change their filter every month! Since we bring it