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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

It’s been another stifling, sweaty, hot summer in South Carolina and with more to come, it might be a good time to give your air conditioner a little love. Sure, summers in the Palmetto State are ...

As the chill of winter fades and the warmth of spring approaches, it’s the perfect time to ensure your AC system is ready for the changing season. At Collins Comfort Masters, we understand the ...

DALLAS — In comes the Texas heat, and out goes the warm air from our homes -- at least, we hope. An air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require maintenance for the unit to function effectively ...

HOUSTON — You probably don't think about your air conditioner when it's working, but when it's not, you'll certainly feel it in the Texas heat. “We don't have the luxury of not having AC, you have to ...

Basic annual AC tune-ups typically cost between $70 and $250, with most homeowners paying around $130. But your price will depend on several factors, including the age of your system and whether you ...