HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR AC?

by Susan Denisi | May 8, 2023 | AC, Air Conditioner, Air Conditioning System, Cooling Unit, Energy Bills, Financing, Five Star, Lifespan, Ohio, R22, Refrigerant, Upgrade

Homeownership comes with the responsibility of making tough decisions—we understand this all too well. With summer just around the corner, you may be wondering if your AC system is up to par in guaranteeing that the temperature stays pleasant and bearable indoors,...

HOW DO I RELIGHT MY FURNACE’S PILOT LIGHT?

by Susan Denisi | Jan 1, 2023 | Cool Air, Blown Out, Burner, Columbus, Five Star, Flame, Furnace, Gone Out, HVAC, Lighter, Ohio, Pilot, Pilot Light, Relight

If your furnace is blowing cool air, you are likely dealing with an extinguished pilot light. Although this can be quite frustrating, it is not an uncommon occurrence. This is something we see happening often in the HVAC industry. Sometimes, uninvited drafts are the...

WHAT ARE 7 INSIGHTFUL REASONS YOUR HVAC SYSTEM MAY ACT UP THIS WINTER?

by Susan Denisi | Dec 1, 2022 | Air Filter, Carbon Monoxide, Columbus, Cycling, Emergency Services, Five Star, Frozen Pipes, Furnace, HVAC, Ohio, Pilot Light, Restricted Airflow, Thermostat, Winter

Ohio is well known for its cold weather. We are in the coldest season of the year, and temperatures sure have dropped! We are now donning our coziest of clothes, using extra fuzzy blankets for warmth at night, and overall, just trying to stay warm and toasty as much...

Window Units Vs. Central Air Conditioning: What’s Better?

by Brian Evans | Sep 30, 2022 | Air Conditioner, AC, Central Air, Columbus, Cooling, Cooling Power, Easy Automation, Five Star, Ohio, Pros and Cons, Temperature, Window Unit

What are the advantages and disadvantages of window air conditioners versus central air conditioning systems? Each type of cooling unit does have its own benefits, so does one work better than the other, and is there a smarter choice? Well, the best answer should be...

Do Ceiling Fans Save You Any Money On Energy Bills?

by Brian Evans | Sep 2, 2022 | AC, Blog, Ceiling Fan, Columbus, Cool Air, Energy Costs, Energy Efficient, Five Star, HVAC, OH, Ohio, Summer

Saving money wherever possible is always a good idea! But it can also prove to be a difficult task to find additional ways to pinch extra pennies. Perhaps you’ve discovered a few methods for lowering your household’s expenses and saving money in places...

What Should You Do If Your A/C Goes Out This Summer?

by Brian Evans | Aug 15, 2022 | A/C, Air Conditioner, Air Filter, Blog, Columbus, Cooling, Five Star, OH, Ohio, Summer, Thermostat, Tips & Tricks

At Five Star Heating & Cooling Group, we like being prepared to take on whatever Mother Nature throws our way! Likewise, we want our customers to be prepared for unpredictable events. Even with regular maintenance and upkeep of your air conditioning system, power...