Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. And it’s the ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition that tend to struggle most. You don’t need to lose ...

When your air conditioner suddenly stops working, it can be cause for alarm or it can be something as simple as a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. While many problems with your air conditioner ...

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People are surprised when water starts pouring out of their air conditioning system. It’s the last thing they expect to see. Where is all that water coming from and what you can do about that? Both ...

Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

Let’s start with the basics. Water freezes at 32° F at sea level and atmospheric pressure. When any surface is below that temperature, and the air around it contains moisture, ice/frost will begin to ...

Living without air conditioning can be unbearable, especially during the scorching summer months. Tenants often wonder if their landlords are legally obliged to repair or replace a broken air ...

In the first few months of my tenure here at the Houston Chronicle, a mysterious Twitter account calling itself ChronTemperature popped up, memorializing on the internet forever the struggles of ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. And it’s the ACs that haven’t been ...