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You Have My Word on it!

ted.hasle — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:06:17 +0000

“You Have My Word on It.”
Dear Friends:
As the General Manager of 4 Star Plumbing Services, I’m ultimately responsible for everything our company does…and doesn’t do.
It’s a responsibility I value as much as any other.
So, to help you feel more confident and secure every time you contact us for Plumbing and water heater services, I personally guarantee the following:
• Guaranteed upfront pricing…as in, no job begins until you approve the budget.
• 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed…if you’re not happy with our performance, we’ll come back and make sure you are.
• Protection of your property…We always wear protective shoe covers and use drop cloths to protect your home. We only hire certified drug free and background-checked plumbers.
• One year warranty on all parts supplied by us and service…in many cases, your warranty will be longer depending on the manufacturer whose products we employ.
• Uniformed, licensed, and trained; courteous plumber technicians.
• Extended service hours: M – F, 7 AM to 7 PM, and Sat from 8 AM to 4 PM.
• After hours emergency plumbing service, 7 days a week.
• Ongoing training for every member of our staff, regardless of their job function.
There’s more, of course, but those are the areas our customers seem to care most about.
How about you? If you have any questions at all, I urge you contact us by phone or email today, and let us show you that for all the things you value most, the clear choice is and will continue to be 4 Star Plumbing Services for all your plumbing and water heater needs.

My best,

Ted Hasle, General Manager

Tank type vs. Tankless Water Heaters

ted.hasle — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:43:42 +0000

Tank type vs. Tankless Water Heaters
Know the Facts

• Regardless of the type of water heater, it takes 1 BTU of heat to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree F.

• Efficiency of each water heater unit determines savings.

• Present day Electric Tank type water heaters are 90% – 94% efficient.

• Present day Electric Tankless water heaters are 94% – 96% efficient.

• Present day Gas Tank type water heaters are 60% – 65% efficient.

• Present day Gas Tankless water heaters are 85% – 92% efficient.

• The best savings one can expect when comparing both electric types is 6% on an average annual heating bill of $400.00 or $24.00 per year.

• The best savings one can expect when comparing both gas types is 32% on an average annual heating bill of $400.00 or $128.00 per year.

• An electric tankless water heater will always be more expensive to install. The units cost more, the installation is more involved, and two trades are required — a plumbing contractor and an electrician. Most gas-fired tankless water heaters have a special vent system. The units cannot connect to a type B vent.

• There are benefits to both types of water heaters. Don’t select the water heater purely on the economics or energy savings of the water heater. Analyze the system installation, the application, space required, the fuel costs and the demand on the water heater. Using all of these parameters, decide what is best for the installation.

Hot Water Smells?

ted.hasle — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:47:47 +0000

Hot water odors from your tank type water heater explained;

The water heater is equipped with magnesium or aluminum anode rod designed to prolong the life of the glass lined tank. The anode rod is slowly consumed, thereby eliminating or minimizing corrosion of the glass lined tank, and much like the zinc or magnesium plate on an outboard motor protects the aluminum motor from corrosion.

Water sometimes contains a high sulfate and/or mineral content and together with cathodic protection process can produce a hydrogen sulfide, or rotten egg odor in the heated water. Replacement of the Anode rod and chlorination of the water supply should minimize the problem.

Solar Water Heater Tax Credit of 30%

ted.hasle — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:32:01 +0000

Is there a tax credit for solar water heaters?
Yes, Solar Water Heaters can qualify for a tax credit.
How much: 30% of the cost (including installation/labor costs), with no upper limit.
Timing: Tax credit in effect in through 2016.
Category: Tax Credits/ Rebates/ Financing/ Grants

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4 Star Gives Away $5000

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:30:40 +0000

Our Winners!

Children’s Aid Club of South Florida was Founded in 1955. Their purpose is to help fill the gap for countless children in South Florida, whose needs are not always met by existing social service programs, by intervening to assist children and their families suffering from medical, financial and social hardships.	Left to right, front... Louise Proffer-president, Marilyn Markus, Pam Ferrante, Cara Solimine, Harriet Brackey, Judy Dixon, Valerie Taylor, Dale Conner Robert O'Brien. Left to right, back... Andra Ferguson, Natalie Petillo, Sandy Noonan, Kitty Vagi, Kathy Mitchell, Caroline Courtney, Anne Quadrino, Kelle Enriquez, Teri Ingalls and Audrey Franzone.
Peer Support Network is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all people affected by cancer by fostering communication and hope through Internet-based peer support services.	Left to right... Audrey Franzone, Cathy Hylinski, Shelly Rozenberg, Mary McNulty and Robert O'Brien.
The second winner of our charity give-away was, “Lighthouse of Broward” Their mission is to enhance the independence, productivity and quality of life of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.	Left to right... Robert Audet, Jennifer Robinson, Dr. Robin Shorrock, Dr. Elly du Pre, Robert O'Brien, Audrey Franzone and Ted Hasle.
Our first ever winner of our charity give-away was, “Tomorrow’s Rainbow” a non profit organization that cares for children who have lost their parents or other loved ones.	Left to right... Back with horses behind the stage: Linda Yost, Lisa Cohen (both volunteers) Standing: Robin Bednarcik, (volunteer) Rachel Alster, (volunteer) Ted Hasle, (4 Star) Audrey Franzone, (4 Star) Abby Mosher, (Founder of Tomorrow's Rainbow, Inc.) and Bob O'Brien, (4 Star) Front (kneeling): Sharon Stillman, (volunteer)