Boiler operation and maintenance are closely tied together. Good operation includes performing necessary daily and periodic maintenance. Low maintenance cost depends on good daily operating control, given that the system and fuel are compatible. Operating a steam generator — whether it is a low, medium or high pressure design — is a complex undertaking. Important…

Your air handler is an essential part of your “split” heating and cooling system. It is the indoor portion that delivers the cooled air in the summer and heated air in the winter — quietly and economically. Installing the correct indoor or evaporator coil is essential for getting the highest performance and comfort from your…

Customers often ask, “What do you do during a plumbing inspection”? Here is a quick list of the 104 point inspection we perform. BATHROOMS: Dye Test – Test toilets for leaks Flush Test Seat Tight Bolt covers tight Base secure/level Emergency Shut Off Supply Tube Anti-Siphon fill valve LAVATORY SINK & FAUCET Leaks Aerators Faucet…

If your facility or condo complex has lived through the nightmare of a water leak from an HVAC unit, or if you are proactively looking to avoid one, we have the solution for you! Because a large number of units were constructed at the same time, Plumbing & HVAC failures tend to run in batches.…

Ever had your water heater burst at 2am on Christmas Day? Or your air conditioner quit working at 6pm on July 4th? It can be very expensive to get a service provider out at that hour on a holiday….but not with a Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning Service Agreement. Did you know that at…

Here we are at the end of June in Myrtle Beach and temperatures are HOT HOT HOT! Unfortunately hot summers can mean expensive electric bills due to cooling costs. I’m sure we would all like to spend more money having fun and taking vacations than on cooling your home. Here are a few ways to…

If you have ever lived in the South, especially South Carolina you know how hot it gets….and like we say “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” Humidity definitely makes it feel hotter than the 90 degree plus temps we see during the summer so it’s harder for us to cool off and we do…

If you try to turn your unit on and nothing happens, there are some things you can do to rule out minor issues before you have to call a professional. First of all, check the thermostat. Is it set to below the current room temperature or to cool? If not, set your thermostat at a…

Below are some energy saving tips which will keep your equipment running smoother as well as keeping money in your pocket! Have your air conditioning system tuned up for the season, so that you are running at peak efficiency – Replace your furnace or air handler filters on a regular basis. Lack of regular filter changes…

#1 – There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you. #2 – When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. #3 – Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice makers are cooled with…