A faulty air conditioner can quickly ruin a beautiful summer day. Beyond making driving an uncomfortable experience, a defective air conditioner can lead to high repair costs. Today, we cover how AC ...

We're not yet into the dog days of summer and already we've had our fair share of heat waves and record temperatures. We need to cool — and stay safe — during a heat wave because of the health hazards ...

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 ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, there’s a style of compressor—called an inverter—that simply works better. It operates more quietly, more efficiently, and generally keeps ...

A few weeks back, the air conditioning in my 12-year-old Kia Soul started acting up. Sometimes it worked great. Other times, the blower wouldn't turn on at all. There was no discernible pattern—it ...

John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech products, with a major focus on smart home security. He earned his BS in journalism from Utah Valley University. In ...