Air Conditioners

Cooling season has ended throughout much of North America, and some homeowners are wondering whether they should replace their air conditioners before next ...

We all know that hot air rises, and that’s a key factor in a common household HVAC problem: a second story that’s hotter than the first floor. But it’s far from ...

Your air conditioner not only removes heat from your home, but it also removes humidity as well. During the sticky days of summer, it can take a lot of moisture ...

One of the best things about mild springtime weather is the ability to throw open the windows and air out stuffy homes after a long winter. You’ll also catch a ...

It’s never too early to start thinking about air conditioner maintenance. You might not need to cool down just yet, but once summer rolls around, you’ll wish ...

Scrap metal theft isn’t going away anytime soon, and scrap thieves still have a favorite target: your air conditioner. The copper and aluminum coils, fins and ...

As we head toward the end of the cooling season, it’s a good time to assess the performance of your air conditioner. It’s not necessarily something we think ...

Few people need to be reminded to appreciate the miracle of air conditioning during the most sweltering time of the year, but we’re doing it anyway. It’s AC ...

If you have a summer vacation coming up, you’ve probably been daydreaming about travel and relaxation, not lower utility bills. But you don’t have to choose -- ...

Summer is in full swing, and it brought the usual sweltering temperatures along with it. If you’re in the Western United States or in the Southeast, you’ve ...

Unless you have a finished attic, you probably aren’t fond of spending time up there during a hot summer day. With no air conditioning vents pumping in cool air ...

In this age of modern climate control, you should be able to achieve the Goldilocks treatment in your own home and make things "just right". But that means more ...

Whenever your air conditioner is running, so is your HVAC fan. But it’s up to you whether the fan should continue to run after your home reaches its target ...

Sometimes it feels like summer could drag on forever. With 90-plus degree days the norm in many parts of the country, a well-functioning air conditioning system ...

When an air conditioner cycles on and off in rapid succession, it’s a problem called short cycling. And it’s a big deal -- short cycling not only harms the ...

If you’re planning to install or replace an air conditioner, there are lots of variables to consider -- brand, price, and energy rating are just a few. But ...

Every year, homeowners try to get one last summer out of their aging air conditioners before replacing them. Some make it, others don’t. If you’re ever the ...

There are all kinds of things you can do to boost the energy efficiency of your HVAC system -- get a system tune-up, seal your ducts, replace your insulation -- ...

After enduring a long summer pumping cold air through your home, your central air conditioning system is finally enjoying a much needed respite this fall. Out ...

Did you just suffer through another sweltering summer without air conditioning? The world endured the hottest July on record in 2015, and with temperatures ...

If you're lucky, you'll never have to change the coolant in your air conditioning system. The equipment is designed with a closed loop – if nothing goes wrong, ...

Have you been shocked at a recent maintenance bill for your air conditioning system? The culprit may be in your coolant. If your air conditioning system uses ...

When you’re shopping for a new central air conditioning system, there are a lot of factors to consider – like efficiency ratings, brand reputations and the ...

Vintage is in. Old-school record players, furniture, cars and other reminders of yesterday are as popular as ever, blending style and functionality in a way ...

With the summer cooling season now underway, air conditioners across North America are humming along to provide precious household cooling. Millions of people ...

When you're in the market for new electric air conditioning equipment, one of the most important factors you need to consider is the SEER rating. SEER, which ...

The summer heat and humidity can put pressure on your cooling system. Here are some top tips from the professionals at One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating ® , ...

Does air conditioning cause headaches? Unfortunately, for some people, the answer is yes. AC is a necessity during the summer in many parts of the country, but ...