BATHROOM FIXTURES DRESS UP YOUR BATH
Whether you’re selling your home, or planning to stay for years to come, realtors agree that bathroom updates are a great investment. But if you don’t have thousands of dollars to throw into the project, don’t worry — there are other alternatives. After years or wear and tear, bathroom fixtures can date a bathroom. Replacing…
3 Tools Plumbers Use to Detect Water Leaks
After drain clogs, leaking is the mot common problem that will affect your plumbing. It’s one of the most destructive: not only does it damage the pipes and waste water, it also affects building material and can lead to the development of mildew. To make the problem worse, leaks can often escape detection for a…
Prevent Rust in Water Heaters with Anode Rods
Water heater maintenance should be as much a part of your home’s upkeep as doing the dishes and vacuuming floors. Our climate tends to change a lot from mild winters to scorching hot summers and even if it’s in a protected place, your water heater can feel the presence of hard water and other corrosives.…
Scenarios Where Toilet Repair Simply Isn’t Good Enough
No-one likes to think of the possibility of a broken toilet. This fixture likely sees more use than any other in our homes, and when problems arise, they need to be dealt with quickly. Here at Four Star Plumbing & Air Conditioning, plumbing repair services can be made thru emergency service calls to deal with…
What’s a SEER
SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating The performance of your cooling and heating system is determined in a large part by your HVAC equipment’s operating efficiency. Each “matched system” — an outdoor compressor bearing unit that matches with an indoor unit — is tested and awarded an Energy Efficiency Rating, sort of like a miles…
First Day of Spring Means A/C Inspection Time
Some of us prefer the warmer climate of the year, others prefer the colder temps. Regardless of which you like best, in South Carolina we experience both types each year, and most times the weather in SC changes from day to day. Our motto is, “Just wait a minute, the weather will change.” This winter…
Three Reasons Why Your Air Conditioning System is NOT Cooling
During the hottest times of the year you need your air conditioning system to work. The worst thing that can happen when it is 100 degrees outside is for your air conditioner to stop working. There are usually 3 major issues that can occur and we will also tell you how a Four Star Plumbing…
Tankless Water Heater vs. Tank Water Heater
There has been a debate going on for a while about tankless vs. tank water heaters. Here are the pros and cons to consider on both types of water heaters. TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Pros: The best thing about a tankless water heater is that you will never run out of hot water, assuming you don’t…
PUMPING SERVICES
Commercial & Residential Pumping Services GREASE TRAPS – Restaurants and other food service businesses generate literally tons of cooking oil, grease and food wastes everyday. If this waste is not managed properly, it can cause major environmental problems. Liquid waste containing oil and grease dumped directly into the sewer, however can block the system and…
READY TO UPGRADE?
Remodeling – Residential & Commercial From floor to ceiling and everything in between. All budgets, big and small There are many reasons to consider a bathroom remodeling project. For each homeowner the reason may vary. The homeowner of today wants more from a bathroom. In addition to just being functional, homeowners are looking to make…