12 Surprising Cool Facts About Air Conditioning
The first modern air conditioner was invented by Willis Carrier in 1902 for a publishing company in Brooklyn. The machine kept temperature and humidity low so that the paper didn’t expand and contract. Carrier never intended for his invention to be used solely for comfort. Theaters jumped on the air conditioner bandwagon early, even in…
What is a septic tank and how does it work?
Septic systems fulfill a crucial function for many homes and businesses that are in rural areas and homes in towns that have not gone to city water/sewer. Many people are not knowledgeable as to how a system works, and let’s face, why would they? As long as it’s doing it’s job, that’s all most homeowners…
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Efficiency Ratings Explained…
In the simplest terms the higher efficiency of your heating or air conditioning equipment, the lower your long-term energy costs. Air Conditioners For air conditioning the higher the “SEER” number the greater the efficiency and of course the greater your energy savings. At this time United States regulatory agencies require all new air conditioning products…
LIQUID DRAIN CLEANERS
Liquid drain cleaners such as “Draino” or “Liquid Plumr” are to be used when a drain is slow, not when it’s completely stopped up. If that drain is already stopped up adding the liquid drain cleaner will not help your case, but add to that build-up. It’s also good to keep in mind that liquid…
How Backflow Preventers Help Prevent Water Contamination
Whenever we turn on the tap to use available water, it arrives in our homes and offices clean, from a regulated pure source, such as a filtration plant. Once we use it and dispose of it, it goes back out of our home through the waste water pipes set up to handle it. But, things…
WHERE DID THE NAME “PLUMBER” COME FROM?
Most people are familiar with the basics of what a plumber does, but many may not be aware of the history of this profession. During the time of the Roman Empire, the material that is known as lead today, was called “plumbum” back then. This is why the symbol for lead on the periodic table…
Home Plumbing Problem That Requires a Licensed Plumber
MAIN LINE WATER REPLACEMENT Water outage is a major problems because people need water throughout the day for various reasons. Replacing the entire main pipe line system is best done by a licensed plumber because there are standards and code to follow. There are special techniques, skills and tools to make a proper repair. For…
Slab Leak Detection Services
“Where do slab leaks occur?” In foundations that are concrete. Slab leaks once detected, be it through high water bills, dampness or wetness on the floor, water coming through the foundation or the settling of the foundation, must be found. Slab leaks occur in two places, either the incoming water line or the sanitary sewer…
Caring for the Community 2012 Winners
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We’re Giving $$$$ Away!!!
Caring for the Community We’re doing it again in 2013!! $12,000 over 12 months in 2013 to Horry County Non-profit & Charity Organizations At Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning we believe in giving back to the community. $1,000 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS!!! It’s our way of trying to make a difference where it counts most,…