SPRING & SUMMER – General guidelines for keeping your home cool and efficient
Have an HVAC expert inspect your home’s ducts and cooling equipment Clean or replace your AC filters every month Clean chimney and check to see if your fireplace is working properly Clean out rain gutters and storm drains Clean and vacuum vents, baseboard heaters and ducts Seal air leaks in the attic, basement and crawlspace,…
HOW TO IMPROVE THE AIR QUALITY IN YOUR HOME
We generally think of air pollution as being outside of our homes and appearing in forms such as smog, pollen, or that haze hanging in the air especially during summer month. The reality is that the air inside our homes, offices and other buildings can often be just as polluted, if not more so, than…
DANGERS OF POLYBUTYLENE PIPE
Throughout the United States, there are a number of different kinds of pipes that are utilized in homes. Different types of piping used in homes throughout the United States are plastic, copper, galvanized, polybutylene, CPVC, PVC, polyethylene, etc. We will take a look at one particular pipe and some of the issues with it. This…
WATER HEATERS
WATER HEATERS Many factors determine which water heater is best for your home or business. At Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning we service and install a full line of water heaters with the latest technologies, from high-capacity traditional tank units to tankless models that deliver a near endless supply of hot water and save…
HOW A WATER HEATER WORKS
The Different Types of Water Heaters and How They Work Like many conveniences in life, an ample supply of hot water is only truly appreciated when it stops. And if it stops when you’re in the shower, this realization can arrive quite abruptly. Fortunately, it doesn’t happen that often. The systems that provide hot water…
WHAT IS AIR CONDITIONING?
Air conditioning and refrigeration are provided through the removal of heat. Heat can be removed through radiation, convection, or conduction. Refrigeration conduction media such as water, air, ice, and chemicals are referred to as refrigerants. A refrigerant is employed either in a heat pump system in which a compressor is used to drive thermodynamic refrigeration…
IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR HVAC SYSTEM SERVICED
Almost every manufacturer of furnaces and HVAC systems recommend that you have the unit inspected and serviced at yearly intervals. However, many people overlook this necessity and forego service for longer periods of time, either due to cost issues or forgetfulness. Skipping annual service on your HVAC system could lead to spending more money on…
THE PERFECT TEMPERATURE FOR SPRING
If you haven’t noticed the warmer weather, spring is here! After what was an unusually cold winter for us in South Carolina, we can finally look forward to long days at the beach, trips to our favorite local spots and just enjoying the outdoors. With your heater heading into hibernation, you may be tempted to…
It’s time to turn our thermostats to “cool”.
To improve the efficiency of your home cooling system and keep your energy costs down, consider installing a more efficient home comfort system and a zoning system. If your current cooling system is more than 10 years old, you’re probably paying a premium in utility charges for the old technology used in its construction, plus…