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 ...

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When the first hot days of summer come calling air conditioning repairmen can get hundreds of calls from people with units that aren't working. Rather than lose their cool, homeowners should schedule ...

On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...