When it comes time to replace your old HVAC system, the skilled technicians and reliable professionals of 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Gas can help you make the right choice tailored to meet your lifestyle and energy usage habits. Owner Tim Myers, who has owned and managed HVAC businesses in the Charleston area for more than 20 years, opened 1st Choice in April … [Read more...]
J&K Home Furnishings: Great Room Design
As the doors closed for one business, they opened for something better: J&K Home Furnishings, which is what East Cooper needed after the shuttering of Stein Mart in the Belle Hall Shopping Center. Open since Aug. 20, J&K will have a fresh look, sure to bring in a slew of intrigued customers. āWe have a wide variety of products. So we can really cover any budget from … [Read more...]
āTis the Season for Searing: How Grilling Became Our American Pastime
Sunās out, buns out! Hotdog and hamburger buns, of course. Itās summer, and few things are more synonymous with the hottest season than the hottest way to cook: the grill. Summer is a time for inviting friends and family over to the backyard for a good old-fashioned cookout. But how old-fashioned is it? While the elements of grilling have been around since what seems like … [Read more...]
AirMax Technician Brent Dawson is Saving the World, One HVAC Unit at a Time
Brent Dawson may not wear a cape to work, but when heās able to fix a clientās HVAC woes on a hot summer day, he feels like a superhero. Thatās one reason he loves working for Mount Pleasant heating and cooling company AirMax ā they allow him to make a difference in peopleās everyday lives. After graduating college, a friend recommended that Dawson take a summer job at an … [Read more...]
Bobby Breault, Mt Pleasant HVAC, Helps AirMax Clients Feel More Comfortable in Their Homes
Bobby Breault became an HVAC technician because he enjoys solving peopleās problems and helping them feel more comfortable in their homes. He became a member of the AirMax heating and cooling team because they empower him to take his time at each and every home so that he can do just that. Breault fled the cold Ohio winters for the more temperate South Carolina climate after … [Read more...]
The Future of Solar Energy in South Carolina: The Sun Always Rises
Plants figured it out long before we did: how to take sunlight, convert it into energy and store it. There is no denying that following in their footsteps and harnessing solar energy to fuel our daily energy needs is a part of our future. In a city filled with sunshine, whether youāre considering solar panels to help the environment or your bank account, youāre not alone.Ā I … [Read more...]
Adding Sweat Equity: Tips from a Do-It-Yourself Veteran
When the real estate market is as hot as our market here in Mount Pleasant, there isnāt much that you need to do for your home to sell quickly. Is it clean? Are there door frames? (Yes, this is legitimately important, I recently toured a home without door frames.) If youāve answered yes to both of these questions, youāre probably OK. However, if you want to get the most out of … [Read more...]
General Manager Rudy Box Puts the Family in Family-Owned Business at AirMax
Growing up in a family business means that you learn the value of hard work at a very young age, something thatās immediately apparent upon meeting Rudy Box, General Manager of AirMax, and son of owner Medd Box. Rudy was introduced to the heating and cooling industry at a young age, first working unofficially as a āgo-ferā, and transitioning into a role as a service … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Office: Spruce Up Your Workspace
Working from home can seem like a dream for many people. Thereās more time in the day thanks to a lack of a commute, and they can work in a familiar space and avoid the distractions that can come with a regular office space. Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced employees all over the country to work remotely, avoiding a potentially infectious office … [Read more...]
Service Technician Steve Runyan of AirMax SC
Mount Pleasant HVAC company Air Max is known for their outstanding service, which extends far beyond the friendly office staff. A great attitude is always important, but when your air conditioning unit isnāt working properly on a hot Lowcountry day, you want someone knowledgeable and experienced to show up on your doorstep. Service technician Steve Runyan is exactly the person … [Read more...]