When my AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, I assumed the worst -- a major repair or a total breakdown. Turns out, the problem was way simpler: a dirty filter. I didn't realize how quickly dust, pet ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Staying inside is the best way to beat the sweltering heat according to the Wake County EMS, but the extra demand on AC units could lead to break downs when you need it the most ...

FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) -- When the air conditioning at her mom's place stopped cooling during what went on record as the hottest July in Southeast Texas, Niora Simpson started making calls to get it ...

Use strategic methods to cool the house faster and reduce the AC’s workload. The hotter your home, the harder the AC works. Reduce heat buildup to cool the home faster. Cleaning coils and filling the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Keeping your window AC unit clean helps improve its performance and longevity. This summer has been an absolute scorcher, with ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

With warmer weather comes swimming in the pool, eating ice cream, and basking in the hot sun. But all that outdoor fun also brings the responsibility of ensuring your air conditioning is operating ...