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Letters to Fran the Furnace
Dear Fran, I know that you have been sleeping for months now and I have allowed this slumber, but soon I’m going to need your help. I am worried, though, that you will not be the same. Have you rusted inside? Did moisture damage your innards? How can I tell
Heat Pump Maintenance Checklist: How to Get Your System Ready for Warmer Weather
It’s that time of year in the St. Louis area when many of us are switching from using our furnaces to using our air conditioners. But if you’re a homeowner with a heat pump, you use the same system all year long. So what exactly do heat pump owners need
When Comparing Air Conditioner Costs, Look Beyond the Initial Investment
When homeowners in the St. Louis area need a new central air conditioner, many of them will get quotes from multiple contractors to find where they can get the best “bang for their buck.” But when comparing quotes, many people make the mistake of only looking at the cost of
How to Check for Air Leaks in Your Home
Did you know that air leaks often account for a 5-30 percent increase in home energy consumption? When conditioned air can escape and outdoor air can infiltrate your home, your HVAC system is forced to work harder to maintain the right indoor temperature. If you’re wondering what you can do
Where to Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Maximum Safety in Your Home
Last month, we talked about the importance of installing home carbon monoxide detectors to warn your family of a CO leak from a malfunctioning furnace or other fuel-burning appliances. Carbon monoxide is, after all, the source of hundreds of at-home deaths every year. This week we wanted to touch on
How Does an Air Cleaner Work?
If you’re one of the tens of millions of Americans that suffer from frustrating, sneezy allergy issues, you likely know a bit about air cleaners. Or if you don’t you probably should! This is why the experts at Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing thought it would be
Say No to Creepy Critters in Your Home This Halloween
Creepy critters are all good and fun when it comes to Halloween, but not so much when they come uninvited into your home. During Fall, creepy critters of all sizes like to start moving in where it’s warm, which is why your air ducts and air conditioner might find themselves
How is a Manual-J Load Calculation Used to Size Air Conditioners for Homes?
Did you know that there is only one air conditioner size that’s right for your home? Although it might seem like a bigger air conditioner would be better at cooling your home, oversized air conditioners can have just as many problems as undersized units. That’s why we use a Manual-J
5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Utility Bills this summer 5.0 Rating
It’s summer here in the St. Louis area, which means your air conditioner is working extra hard and your utility bills are likely to be higher than usual. Luckily, there are several things you can do to ease the load on your air conditioner and minimize its energy consumption. In
5 Health Benefits of Installing a Whole House Humidifier in Your Home
Humidity is the second most important factor (next to temperature) in determining your home’s comfort levels. That’s why people feel much warmer and more comfortable in homes that use a whole-house humidifier. But improving comfort levels is only one of the great benefits of whole-house humidifiers; they also do a
Jerry Kelly to Participate in 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event in St. Charles
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is one of the world’s largest fundraising events and organizations that raises awareness of Alzheimer’s and raises funds for specialized and groundbreaking treatments and research. Every year, hundreds of communities all around the country and the world will host a walking event. Jerry Kelly Heating,
Product Highlight: The RejuvenAir Air Cleaner Kills Viruses and Bacteria in Your Home’s Air
In our blog last week, we talked about why cold and flu viruses are so prevalent in homes during winter. One product that we mentioned that can counteract those viruses is RejuvenAir, an air cleaning device offered by Jerry Kelly Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing. Today we’re going to