It’s been another stifling, sweaty, hot summer in South Carolina and with more to come, it might be a good time to give your air conditioner a little love. Sure, summers in the Palmetto State are ...

SPACE MATTERS: “Usually, a unit in a conditioned space is optimal,” said Mike Antonucci, manager of Advanced-Air in Fort Myers, Florida. “If it is in an attic or garage, it has to work harder, and it ...

The following are some maintenance recommendations for technicians for their annual air conditioning system inspections. Warning: Disconnect the main electrical power to the unit before attempting any ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)-- Have the recent warm temperatures led you to turn on your AC? Well, before the hot air is hear to stay, it's a good idea to make sure your unit is ready to beat the heat this ...

With summer officially here, and seasonally stifling heat and humidity across wide areas of the U.S., many consumers will hope that their home air conditioners make it through another season. For ...

Air conditioning plays a vital role in making our homes, offices, and other buildings livable. In much of the country, the summer months can get pretty uncomfortable if you don’t have a good air ...

DALLAS — In comes the Texas heat, and out goes the warm air from our homes -- at least, we hope. An air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require maintenance for the unit to function effectively ...

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