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How important is airflow across an evaporator in a properly operating air conditioning system? If you ask a wide range of technicians you are likely to get many different answers, but the general ...

With much of the country in the grips of a massive heat wave, many people who have air conditioners in their homes are running them overtime. But these extreme temperatures present a significant ...

Dear Jim: My central air conditioner is serviced every several years. It seems to be running fine, but I wonder if I can do my own efficiency tune-up between service calls.— Kelly H. Dear Kelly: You ...

It goes without saying that no one putting together a street rod intentionally screws something up, but as veterans of a long list of building blunders, we know stuff happens. Case in point, we were ...

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 ...

With temperatures rising, one thing's for certain: your utility bill will, too. Now's a good time, before the thermometer hits triple digits, to assess your cooling needs for the summer. At the very ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...