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Whether you have a gas furnace, a heat pump or something else, regular upkeep can save you money and keep your home's air cleaner. Andrew King is an award-winning journalist and copywriter from ...

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 ...

The weather won't be the only thing getting area residents hot under the collar soon. The price of Freon refrigerant for air conditioners has risen up to 400 percent since January, so that next ...

Air conditioner maintenance isn't a bunch of hot air—in fact, it's quite important, considering your unit will likely be running nonstop during the hot summer months. If you're used to living in a ...

A certain type of refrigerant, the stuff that keeps your air conditioner icy-cold, is becoming scarce, and it's driving up costs for repair companies and their customers. The EPA is phasing out a ...

POSSIBLE. STICK WITH WDSU FOR UPDATES. ALL RIGHT. GET YOUR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT CHECKED. THAT’S THE MESSAGE FROM EXPERTS AS WE BRACE FOR ANOTHER HOT WEEKEND. THIS IS A TIME TO MAKE SURE YOU’RE UP TO ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...