Air Conditioning & Cooling

Annual central air conditioner maintenance saves you money by increasing its efficiency and preventing breakdowns. You can complete the chore in…

The problem of a noisy central air conditioner condenser can be solved in several possible ways, but if the unit is too old it may just need to…

Cover your air conditioner condenser with plywood for the winter. If you wrap it with plastic, it'll rust.

Rotting insulation on your outdoor A/C lines can cost you energy. The fix is simple. We show you how to do it and tell you where to get the…

Air conditioner compressors and heat exchanger pumps sitting on concrete pads may settle and tip over time, putting strain on coolant lines. One…

Don't assume that you need heating and cooling ducts cleaned unless you actually have excessive dust and debris or mold in them. Unless you…

More expensive (electrostatic) furnace filters capture smaller particles and need less changing than cheaper (pleated) and the cheapest (woven…

Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when…

Window air conditioners or central air aren't the only way to cool down a hot house. Check out these alternative solutions for making your house…

Few routine chores will pay off more handsomely, both in comfort and in dollars saved, than a simple air-conditioner cleaning. The payoff:…

In cold climates, dual-fuel heat pumps (different from heat pumps used in the South) replace your air conditioner and save you money for both…

Air conditioners work more efficiently when the evaporator and condenser coils or cooling fins are clean and the fins are straight. Save money…

Use a blast of canned air to quickly clean dust from the wall and ceiling grilles of vent fans and heating/air conditioning systems.

HVAC units that cycle on and off quickly or erratically may just need minor thermostat adjustments. Check level first, then take a look at the…

Sealing leaky joints in heating, ventilating and air conditioning ducts is a simple, cheap DIY project that can reduce your energy costs by…

Whole house fans will keep you and your home cool at a fraction of the cost of air conditioning. We walk you through the pros and cons and help…

Keep cool and save money on air conditioning too. Here are the ten best ways to cut costs and improve your AC system.

Check your furnace filter monthly and change it when it's dirty. You'll get better heating in the winter and air conditioning in summer.…

We show you how to adjust and balance your ceiling fan blades to stop the wobble and rattle. Get your fan running smoothly again in 15 minutes.

Reduce dust in your house with these eight easy steps to keep the dust bunnies from multiplying. We'll talk about better furnace filters and…