We believe that the environment is everyone's responsibility. That is why we are committed to the highest standards of environmentally-friendly (green) home heating and cooling systems. This is critical because air conditioning and heating has such a significant environmental impact.
Refrigerants
Our mission is to offer products that are environmentally-responsible, reliable and highly efficient. We support technologies that minimize the venting of refrigerants into the atmosphere, and work to make this technology cost-effective to the consumer. We have the finest energy star rated cooling and heating equipment which use environmentally sound products. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has issued refrigerant regulations to eliminate air conditioning and heat pump refrigerants which contain chlorine, because of its effect on the ozone. Accordingly, we offer products that use the
new
, instead of the standard R22 refrigerant (Freon) currently in use. Our company goal is to give our customers products which provide greater comfort and save money - all while protecting the earth.
For more information, visit the
Montreal Protocol Website
For more information, visit the
Clean Air Act Website
Energy Star
Products with the Energy Star label are the most energy efficient choices you can make as a consumer. Energy Star was developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy to reduce energy use and air pollution by labeling energy-efficient, cost-saving products used in homes and offices.
Products awarded the Energy Star label significantly enhance energy savings while providing a healthy environment. Using these products helps you save money on your utility bills and works to protect the environment by conserving energy.
When you buy an Energy Star labeled air conditioner or heat pump, you are acquiring a product that is in the top 25 percent for efficiency. Depending on the age of your existing equipment, you can save from 15-40 percent on your utility bills by choosing an Energy Star qualified product .
For more information about Energy Star, visit their website at:
www.energystar.gov
IAQ
Government research shows that people spend up to 90% of their time indoors, but research also shows that indoor air quality is 10 to 100 times more polluted than outside air. And did you know that each person breathes an average of two teaspoons of dust, dust mites, pollen, mold, viruses, bacteria, pet dander, carpet fiber and second hand smoke into their lungs each day? Doesn't sound too healthy does it? And your disposable filter in your furnace is trapping less than 10% of the pollutants.
At Four Star Heating & Cooling, we don’t want you to just take our word. We will provide you with literature and a letter for you to take to your physician for a consultation. Your physician knows your family medical history and will make the recommendations he or she thinks will best fit your family needs.
For more information, visit these websites:
American Lung Assoc
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Revolutionary Hybrid Systems - Dual Fuel Sources
One Result: Up to 40% Savings and exceptional heating performance with this revolutionary system. Utilizing the strengths of 2 heating sources to deliver unmatched warmth and efficiency and adding the benefit of serving as the cooling system during the warmer months solidifies this system as cutting edge.
How does it work? The electric heat pump serves as the primary heating source. When outdoor temperatures drop below 30°, your powerful gas furnace takes over. This results in lower heating bills from the increased usage of electricity over expensive natural gas. In the summer time, the heat pump becomes the single source for cooling.
Geothermal
Up to 500% Efficiency! A geothermal system uses the Earth's thermal properties in conjunction with electricity to provide unprecedented efficiency. For every unit of electricity the system uses, it provides up to five units of heating energy, giving a geothermal system up to 500 percent efficiency rating. These numbers can translate into real savings on your utility bills year-round. According to the EPA, "Geothermal systems are the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost effective space conditioning systems available."