Plumbing Tips For The Kitchen
Stopped up sinks, clogged drains, foul odors and garbage disposal failure are some common plumbing problems in the kitchen that require licensed plumbers. The following plumbing tips should help maintain a trouble-free kitchen: • Never put stringy or fibrous waste into garbage disposals to avoid stubborn obstructions or motor failure. Avoid putting noodles, potato peels,…
Back To School Time
It’s that time of year again when local residents are packing up their swimsuits and getting out their backpacks. We’ll all be shopping for school clothes and supplies in the mad rush to get prepared for the new school year. It’s no secret that the change from lazy summer days to busy school days can…
Boiler Maintenance
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…
What is an Air Handler?
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…
Plumbing Inspections
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…
Protect Your Home and Your Neighbors
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.…
Benefits of a Service Agreement
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…
IT’S HOT!!!! Learn how to stay cool while saving money!
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…
Central Air Conditioning vs. Window Units
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…
What to do if your air conditioner won’t turn on
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…