Sometimes, no amount of air conditioner maintenance will save an old or damaged unit. If that happens, don’t just assume you can toss your old AC unit in the trash. There are likely rules about ...

Tossing out an old window AC unit is complicated—but with major potential consequences for improper disposal, it’s worth doing it right. Wirecutter Skip To Content ...

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, condense… ...

To prolong the life of your AC unit to the maximum, Callaway recommends having your AC serviced every six months, once in the spring and once in the fall. "That way, the technician can keep track ...

He referenced a 1996 Florida Solar Energy Center study that found localized shading over a central AC unit decreased electricity consumption by 3%. "Typically, air is drawn in from the sides and ...

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