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 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…

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…

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…

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…

“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 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,…

As homeowners, we spend a lot of time cleaning our homes. We mop the floors, wipe the kitchen counters, do dishes, scrub toilets and tubs, do laundry, dust, vacuum, etc. But, how clean is the air in your home? Have you ever thought about it? Air pollution contributes largely to most respiratory illness and conditions.…

Everyone has heard the terms “split system” or “package system”, but do you know the difference between the two? There is a big difference between the two types – as usual, education is power! SPLIT SYSTEMS have 3 main components: • It has an outdoor metal cabinet that contains the condenser & compressor. • It…