Just because it’s September, it doesn’t mean the warm weather is over quite yet here in the Ozarks. If your house feels sticky even when the thermostat says it is cool enough, humidity is probably the real problem. According to a review published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an estimated 47% of […]
When the summer heat settles in, your electric bill might just follow right along with it. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, average residential electricity bills rose to about $178 a month last summer, and prices have pretty much kept climbing since. The good news is that a hot forecast doesn’t necessarily mean a much […]
When your home won’t cool down in the summer, the air conditioner is the easiest thing to blame. Often, that’s true. But there are times when the system is doing its job while the house works against it. According to ENERGY STAR, homeowners can save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling costs by […]
According to ENERGY STAR, dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and cooling system failure and inefficiency. So it seems that most AC breakdowns don’t happen out of nowhere. They tend to build quietly over weeks or months before the system finally gives out. The good news is that a few consistent habits […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends keeping indoor relative humidity between 30 and 50 percent for a comfortable, healthy home. Here in the Ozarks, summer humidity can regularly push past that range in our homes. When it does, your air conditioner has to work much harder just to keep up. If your home feels stuffy […]
As temperatures rise, many of us rely on air conditioning to keep cool and comfortable. However, for some people, running the AC can lead to unexpected discomfort in the form of headaches. Studies have shown that 90% of Americans spend their time indoors, and almost 25% are affected by poor indoor air quality. Headaches are […]
August is here but summer is not quite over. In the Ozarks, we are pretty much guaranteed for at least two more warm months. Research predicts in time we may have six months of summer. That’s good news for summer lovers. But when it’s hot and humid, no matter your favorite season, we know that […]
During the hot summer months, we rely on our air conditioning units to keep us cool and comfortable indoors. In the US, 88% of homeowners have invested in these trusty AC units. However, if you’ve noticed that your air conditioner is turning on and off frequently in short bursts, you might be experiencing short cycling. […]
In our previous blog, we talked about ways to optimize your thermostat settings to stay cool during the summer. But there are alternatives to air conditioning (and high energy bills) when the scorching heat of summer rolls in and sticks around. There are some simple and effective steps you can implement to keep your home […]
Though the days are now getting shorter, most of us will still battle major heat in July and August, especially here in the Ozarks. At Jerry’s Heating and Cooling, we know that keeping your home cool becomes a top priority. Nearly 90 percent of Americans have air conditioning units, and thankfully, by making smart choices […]
