A quick tune-up could save your summer—and your energy bill. Cleaning your outdoor air conditioner unit may seem like a job for professionals, but it’s a task you can perform yourself—with ...

Winter can be tough on your air conditioner, so it makes sense to cover it up when the frost comes. We spoke to one expert to ...

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Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to publications including LA Weekly, Safety.com, and Hospitality Technology. She holds a B.A. in Print and Digital Journalism from the ...

Despite how much we all use our air conditioners (especially in the South), their maintenance isn’t often top of mind. Considering the benefits, though, it should be. “Regular cleaning not only ...

Now that you won’t need your whole-house air conditioner much more this year (we hope), here’s something to think about during the long winter: Your outside unit might be growing a fur coat. I’m ...

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 ...

David Yuill received funding from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers to conduct this study, under Research Project 1705. He is affiliated with ASHRAE. I ...

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and ...