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Why Is My AC Running But Not Cooling?
Few things are more frustrating than an air conditioner that runs constantly but does not cool your home especially during a sweltering South Carolina summer. You hear the fan humming, feel air coming from the vents, but the temperature inside just keeps climbing. At Waldrop Plumbing Air Electric, we have diagnosed and repaired thousands of…
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Tankless Water Heater: Is It Worth the Switch?
Every few weeks, a homeowner calls us and says, “My water heater’s dying. Should I just go tankless?” It’s a fair question — and the honest answer is: it depends on your home, your family, and how you use hot water. I’m Jamie with Waldrop Plumbing Air Electric, and our plumbing team installs both traditional tank and tankless water heaters…
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What Temperature Should Your Water Heater Be Set To?
It’s one of those things you probably never think about, until someone in the house gets scalded, your energy bill spikes, or your hot water runs out faster than it should. The temperature setting on your water heater matters more than most people realize. I’m Jamie with Waldrop Plumbing Air Electric, and our plumbers deal with water heater issues…
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A Complete Guide to Whole-House Water Filtration
If you’ve ever filled a glass of water and noticed a weird taste, a faint smell, or a cloudy appearance, you’re not imagining things. Water quality varies significantly across Upstate South Carolina, and what’s technically “safe” to drink isn’t always what you’d call great. I’m Jamie with Waldrop Plumbing Air Electric, and our clean water team installs water filtration systems across Greenville, Spartanburg, and the…
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Why Is There Water Under My Sink?
Well… that’s never a fun surprise. You open the cabinet under the sink to grab somethin’ and suddenly there it is — water where water definitely shouldn’t be. Maybe it’s just a little puddle. Maybe everything under there is soaked. And immediately your brain starts goin’:“Is this a big problem?”“Did a pipe burst?”“How long has…
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How Often Should I Service My AC?
Well now… if your AC’s been quietly keepin’ you cool through another Upstate summer, you might be wonderin’: “Do I really need to service it every year?” And partner, the better answer is this: 👉 You should have your HVAC system checked out twice a year, once before summer and again before winter. Around Greenville,…
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Why Is My AC Running But Not Cooling? (Causes & What to Do)
Why Is My AC Running But Not Cooling? (Causes & What to Do) If your AC is running but your house isn’t getting cooler, the most common cause is a dirty air filter restricting airflow. Check your filter right now — if it looks gray, clogged, or you can’t remember the last time you changed…
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Best AC Units for South Carolina Homes in 2026
I’ll be honest with you — there’s no shortage of “Best AC Units” articles on the internet, and most of them are written by people who’ve never installed a single system. They pull specs off manufacturer websites and call it a day. That’s not what you’re going to get here. I’m Jamie with Waldrop Plumbing…
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Signs You Have a Refrigerant Leak (And What to Do)
Your AC is running but the house isn’t getting cool. Or maybe you’ve noticed ice forming on the lines outside. Something’s off, and you’re wondering if it could be a refrigerant leak. Here’s the thing — refrigerant leaks don’t fix themselves, and they only get worse (and more expensive) with time. I’m Jamie with Waldrop…
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How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink (DIY Methods & When to Call a Pro)
Start with boiling water. Boil a full kettle, pour it directly down the drain in two or three stages, waiting a few seconds between each pour. This alone clears minor grease clogs about 30% of the time. If that doesn’t work, keep reading — we’ll walk through every DIY method, explain what actually works (and…
