I asked my neighbor who hoses off his air conditioner condenser every spring why he does it. “Because my dad always told me I had to,” he said. Conventional wisdom like what my neighbor’s dad imparted ...

When the weather heats up, an air conditioner condenser is responsible for cooling down your home, but there are a few steps you can take to keep it running smoothly. R&R Mechanical Services says the ...

One to two times a year, call up your local HVAC professional to take a look at your all-too-important AC coils. Cleaning AC coils costs anywhere from $75 to $700, or an average of $125 per coil. Dirt ...

Air conditioners require regular maintenance and annual deep cleaning to ensure they’re in good working order, which will improve the comfort level of your home and keep energy costs down. Routine ...

Cleaning the coils on rooftop units may seem mundane, but it’s an important job that pays off for your customers in more efficient operation and longer living equipment. And, any job that’s worth ...

A versatile new cleaning tool simplifies air conditioning system maintenance and diagnosis. This wand-shaped tool, Lisle No. 88800, eases the potentially awkward job of cleaning a vital heat exchanger ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Air conditioner cleanliness is a buzzy topic right now. Midea recently recalled its entire line of U-shaped ACs due to mold growth, and many are wondering what's lurking inside their units. If you're ...