The Condenser Needle converts any garden hose into a powerful air conditioning condensing unit cleaning tool. According to the manufacturer, the unique 3-plus gallons per minute (100-psi) spray nozzle ...

A quick tune-up could save your summer—and your energy bill. Cleaning your outdoor air conditioner unit may seem like a job for professionals, but it’s a task you can perform yourself—with ...

Cleaning the coils on rooftop units may seem mundane, but it’s an important job that pays off for your customers in more efficient operation and longer living equipment. And, any job that’s worth ...

Air conditioning is a relief on a hot day. So you want to ensure your air conditioning unit is working well. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America says the HVAC system (heating, ventilation and ...

I asked my neighbor who hoses off his air conditioner condenser every spring why he does it. “Because my dad always told me I had to,” he said. Conventional wisdom like what my neighbor’s dad imparted ...

Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are working overtime. You know how it is: You come home from a long, hot day, and all you want to do is bask in ...

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and ...

David Yuill received funding from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers to conduct this study, under Research Project 1705. He is affiliated with ASHRAE. I ...