Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

Skipping HVAC maintenance can lead to costly repairs. Save money in the long run by ensuring regular maintenance and boosting ...

Q: Even though I have my air-conditioning system serviced every three years, are there any simple maintenance tasks I can do myself to keep hem running as efficiently as possible? A: Regular ...

Southern states are about to be blasted by triple-digit temperatures, and for those living in these states, it's important to stay hydrated and cool. Make sure your AC won't fail you in this pivotal ...

DALLAS — In comes the Texas heat, and out goes the warm air from our homes -- at least, we hope. An air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require maintenance for the unit to function effectively ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're wondering why AC repairs and replacements are so expensive, you're not alone. Just having the coils cleaned on the outdoor air ...

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It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

Brutal heat has been beating down on the U.S., and across the globe, with high temperatures reaching above 90 degrees -- and in some cases over 100 -- recently in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas, ...

Although air conditioning units are generally subdivided into a number of categories, including window, split and whole house/building units, they still work the same, with the compressor, condenser ...