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 ...

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 ...

Air conditioner maintenance isn't a bunch of hot air—in fact, it's quite important, considering your unit will likely be running nonstop during the hot summer months. If you're used to living in a ...

HOUSTON — As we sweat our way toward the official start of summer, here's a warning to not push your air conditioning unit to its breaking point. Between supply shortages and skyrocketing prices, it ...

Whether you have a gas furnace, a heat pump or something else, regular upkeep can save you money and keep your home's air cleaner. Andrew King is an award-winning journalist and copywriter from ...

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 ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Hot days can feel unbearable without a strong air-conditioning system. Yet many of us take these essential ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...