Every year when I pull my air conditioner out of storage and reinstall it, I'm worried about whether my window unit managed to survive the colder months. This year when I turned it on, I was worried ...

Air conditioning is an essential part of modern-day living, especially during the hot summer months. So when an issue arises with this essential function, like your AC constantly running, it can be a ...

A car's engine air filter is routinely replaced during regular maintenance. But the cabin air filter is often overlooked, even though a dirty one can reduce HVAC performance. The cabin air filter in ...

It’s easy to forget, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Getty Images Changing your air filter is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind household chores that’s often neglected. The truth is, however, that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A questionable smell, an odd noise, or just the feeling that your window AC unit isn't keeping the space as cool as it used to can set off the ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — In my last Home Zone, I ...