Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. There are many behavioral changes you can make to improve the efficiency of your home’s central air conditioning system.

Air conditioners require regular maintenance and annual deep cleaning to ensure they’re in good working order, which will improve the comfort level of your home and keep energy costs down. Routine ...

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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It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

This summer has been an absolute scorcher, with temperatures soaring into triple digits during heat waves and heat domes. This has made running the AC absolutely crucial for many families, especially ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Air ...

Air conditioner cleanliness is a buzzy topic right now. Midea recently recalled its entire line of U-shaped ACs due to mold growth, and many are wondering what's lurking inside their units. If you're ...

The combination of moisture and dust in AC units can be a recipe for mold. Here’s how to keep yours as fungi-free as possible. It’s common for mold to grow in air conditioners because of the moisture ...