Dear Ken: I've heard that shielding your central air conditioner compressor from the sun is a good idea. Do you agree? I do. The purpose of the compressor is to condense the refrigerant gas - what we ...

We did a piece on possible reasons why your window air conditioner isn't cooling, now it's time for central air conditioners. When your AC runs but the house stays hot, the first thing to check is ...

Q: My room temperatures don’t stay very even and my old central air conditioner is getting noisier each year. What types of new systems are more efficient and quieter? A: A new central air conditioner ...

This summer is on track to be hotter than usual across America, according to the Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service. So you'll want to make sure you can keep it cool, especially ...

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 ...

Energy Star certification is an important distinction HVAC manufacturers aim for their products to achieve. The designation recognizes highly efficient performance, and 2016’s list of the most ...