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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
Is Your Air Conditioner Compressor Making Noise? Here’s What it Might Be Trying to Tell You
Your air conditioner’s compressor has a very important task: it compresses the refrigerant into a hot gas, which allows heat from your home to be released to the air outside. Without a properly working compressor, it would be impossible for your air conditioner to cool your home. So if your
6 Heating and Cooling Tips for 2015 in Your St. Louis Area Home
Believe it or not, 2014 has come to a close and the New Year has arrived. With the New Year comes a fresh start and an opportunity to improve on various aspects of the previous year, including the performance of your heating and cooling system. We want to help ensure
What Goes Into a Proper Thermostat Installation?
Installing a new thermostat is something that requires the right knowledge, skills, and attention to detail. If it’s not done right, your heating and cooling system might not work properly and it could waste your time and money. Today we’re going to talk about the important aspects of a thermostat
4 Tips for Air Conditioner Thermostat Troubleshooting
Your thermostat is a crucial part of your cooling system because it tells your air conditioner exactly when it’s needed. If something goes wrong with it, or if it is not installed properly, it can have a huge effect on how comfortable you feel in your home. Not every thermostat