Caring for the Community 2012 Winners

By Trust Four Star | February 6, 2013

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We’re Giving $$$$ Away!!!

By amie | February 6, 2013

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,…

How’s your indoor air quality?

By amie | February 6, 2013

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.…

Split System vs. Packaged System

By amie | January 30, 2013

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…

And the list goes on and on….

By amie | January 24, 2013

It’s easy to just say we do Plumbing & Air Conditioning in Myrtle Beach and Horry County. But, we see all kinds of calls throughout the week and have a very wide array of services available to you. Just a few of the type of calls we’ve received recently. – Whole House Repipes – Replacement…

What is a SEER Rating

By amie | January 15, 2013

You may have heard the term “SEER rating” before in reference to heating and air conditioning systems, but are not quite sure exactly what it means. In fact, most people don’t understand the importance of SEER ratings when selecting a new system for their homes. All air conditioning and heating units sold in the United…

Thinking of a Water Heater Replacement?

By amie | January 14, 2013

Need to replace your water heater? It is easy to become overwhelmed with so many brands out there. What size water heater should you buy or should you go tankless? The most economical water heater replacement will use the same source of energy for your water heater. If you have an electric or gas fired,…

What to do if your pipes burst during winter

By amie | January 3, 2013

IF YOU PIPES BREAK OR FREEZE What should I do if my pipes freeze? If you turn on a faucet and get no water, your pipes may be frozen. If your pipes freeze, there are some procedures that can follow to thaw them. The sooner the problem is recognized, the better chance that damage will…

Winter Heating Tips

By amie | January 3, 2013

CHANGE YOUR FILTER – It is important to replace or clean furnace filters once a month. Dirty filters restrict air flow and increases energy demand. FANS – Run your ceiling fans in reverse to push the warm our down into the room US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY – According to the US Department of Energy, a…

Frozen Pipes in Southern Climates

By amie | December 17, 2012

Home builders in the South often do not consider the threat of freezing weather and thus place water pipes in vulnerable locations. Houses built on slab foundations, common in the South, frequently have water pipes running through the attic, an especially vulnerable location. In addition, Southern homeowners experience relatively few severe cold spells, so they…